Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220, facelift 2002) (2002–2005)

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220, facelift 2002) was offered with 9 engine versions (7 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 204 to 500 hp, built 2002–2005.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2002–2005
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length198.5 in (5,043 mm)
Width73.0 in (1,855 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,444 mm)
Cargo volume17.7 cu ft (500 l) – 18.5 cu ft (525 l)
Fuel tank23.2 gal (88 l)

All Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220, facelift 2002) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
AMG S 55 V8 (500 hp) G-TRONIC2002–2005Gasoline500 hp (368 kW)516 lb-ft (700 Nm)4.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 320 CDI (204 hp) G-TRONIC2002–2005Diesel204 hp (150 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)7.9 s146 mph (235 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 350 (245 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2002–2005Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.6 s150 mph (241 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
S 350 (245 hp) G-TRONIC2002–2005Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)7.3 s153 mph (246 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 400 CDI V8 (250 hp) G-TRONIC2002–2005Diesel250 hp (184 kW)413 lb-ft (560 Nm)7 s155 mph (249 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 430 V8 (279 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2002–2005Gasoline279 hp (205 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.4 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
S 430 V8 (279 hp) G-TRONIC2002–2005Gasoline279 hp (205 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)6.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 500 V8 (306 hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC2002–2005Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)339 lb-ft (460 Nm)6.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
S 500 V8 (306 hp) G-TRONIC2002–2005Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)339 lb-ft (460 Nm)6.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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