MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
W140 / W220 / W221 / W222 / 1998-2026 / Sedan / 4-door Sedan / Sedan / Coupe / Cabriolet (market-dependent) / Sedan / Long-Wheelbase Sedan
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1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M119 E50 (V8 5.0L)/M119 E55 (V8 5.5L) (W140)
W140 / M119 E50 (V8 5.0L), M119 E55 (V8 5.5L), M120 (V12 6.0L), OM606 (I6 Diesel 3.0L), OM603 (I6 Diesel 3.5L) / Available engines include inline-6 diesel and gasoline V8 and V12 engines; gasoline engines used DOHC designs with 4 valves per cylinder in most variants.
2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M113E50/M112E32 (W220)
W220 / M113E50, M112E32, OM613, OM628 / Main engine options included V8 5.0L V8 M113E50 (S500), V6 3.2L M112E32 (S320), inline-5 diesel OM613 (S320 CDI - Europe only), and V8 5.0L diesel OM628 (S400 CDI - Europe only). Market variations apply, especially diesel availability limited to Europe and select regions.
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M113 E50 (5.0L V8)/M113 E55 (5.4L V8 supercharged, 2000–2002 in some markets) (W220)
W220 / M113 E50 (5.0L V8), M113 E55 (5.4L V8 supercharged, 2000–2002 in some markets), M113 E43 (4.3L V8, limited markets), OM613 (3.2L inline-6 Diesel, selected markets), OM628 (5.0L V8 Diesel, Europe only) / The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) offered a variety of powertrains globally including naturally aspirated V8 engines (M113 series gasoline), and diesel inline-6 and V8 engines in European markets. Diesel models were generally not offered outside Europe.
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M113 E55/M112 E32 (W220)
W220 / M113 E55, M112 E32, OM628, OM613 / The 2002 W220 S-Class featured V8 and inline-6 petrol engines and OM628/OM613 diesel engines in selected markets. Engine availability varied by region, with petrol V8s prominent in North America and Europe, and diesels more common in Europe and Asia.
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M113 E55 (S55 AMG)/M113 E50 (W220)
W220 / M113 E55 (S55 AMG), M113 E50, M112 E32, OM613, OM628, OM628 DE46 LA (S 320 CDI) / 2003 W220 S-Class engines included V8 petrol (5.0L M113 E50, 5.5L M113 E55 AMG), V6 petrol (3.2L M112 E32), and inline-6 diesel (3.2L OM613), plus V8 diesel (4.6L OM628) in some markets. AMG models used the M113 E55 tuned.
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M273 E55/M273 E63 (W221)
W221 / M273 E55, M273 E63, OM642, M275, OM628 / 2005 S-Class primarily includes V8 and V12 gasoline engines plus V6 diesel variants in Europe and select markets. V8 gas engines: M273 E55 5.5L, M273 E63 6.3L; V12 gasoline: M275 5.5L twin turbo; Diesel: OM642 3.0L V6 turbo, OM628 5.0L V8 twin turbo (available in Europe).
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M273 V8/OM642 V6 Diesel (W221)
W221 / M273 V8, OM642 V6 Diesel, M156 V8 AMG, M278 V8 Biturbo (introduced late 2008 in some markets) / Range of petrol and diesel engines offered worldwide including naturally aspirated V8 (M273), AMG V8 (M156), and V6 diesel (OM642). 4.6L bi-turbo V8 (M278) introduced in late 2008 in certain markets.
2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M273 V8/M157 V8 Biturbo (W221)
W221 / M273 V8, M157 V8 Biturbo, OM642 V6 Diesel, OM651 I4 Diesel, M156 V8 (S 63 AMG), M275 V12 Biturbo (S 600 AMG) / Multiple petrol and diesel engines available globally in 2010, including naturally aspirated V8s, turbocharged V8s, inline-4 and V6 diesels, and V12 biturbo for top AMG trims. Engine availability varies by market.
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M278 DE 40 LA/M157 V8 (W221)
W221 / M278 DE 40 LA, M157 V8, OM642, OM651 / Available with naturally aspirated and turbocharged V8, V12 gasoline, and diesel inline-6 engines depending on market. Gasoline engines include M278 4.7L V8 and M157 5.5L AMG V8; diesel engines mainly OM642 3.0L V6 and OM651 2.1L 4-cyl.
2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M276 DE35 LA/OM642 (W222)
W222 / M276 DE35 LA, OM642, M157, OM651 / 2013 S-Class W222 offered with range of engines: V6 3.5L gasoline (M276 DE35 LA), V8 4.7L diesel (OM642), 5.5L V8 Biturbo gasoline (M157) in AMG versions, inline-4 2.1L diesel (OM651) in some markets.
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M278 DE46 LA/M157 DE55 LA (W222)
W222 / M278 DE46 LA, M157 DE55 LA, OM642, OM651 / Range of V6, V8, and V12 gasoline and diesel engines varying by market; common engines include 4.6L twin-turbo V8 (M278), 5.5L twin-turbo V8 (M157 AMG), 3.0L V6 diesel (OM642 family), and 2.1L inline-4 diesel (OM651).
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M278 DE 46 LA (S 550/S 560, North America)/M276 DE 30 LA (S 400 hybrid, selected markets) (W222)
W222 / M278 DE 46 LA (S 550/S 560, North America), M276 DE 30 LA (S 400 hybrid, selected markets), OM 654 (S 350d diesel, Europe), OM 656 (S 400d diesel, Europe) / Available engines include V8 gasoline (M278), inline-6 hybrid (M276), and diesel inline-4 and V6 (OM 654, OM 656) depending on market. Gasoline V8s produce approx. 455-469 hp. Diesel power varies from ~255 to 340 hp.
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M276 DE 30 LA/M177 V8 BITURBO (W222)
W222 / M276 DE 30 LA, M177 V8 BITURBO, OM656 DE 30 LA / Varies by market and engine type. Common versions include 3.0L V6 petrol (M276), 4.0L V8 biturbo petrol (M177), and 3.0L inline-6 diesel (OM656, Europe/Asia).
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M276 DE 35 LA/M177 V8 Biturbo (W222)
W222 / M276 DE 35 LA, M177 V8 Biturbo, OM656 OM656, OM617 diesel (certain markets) / Range includes inline-6 petrol with turbo (M256 introduced late 2018 in some markets), V8 Biturbo (M176/M177) and various diesel inline-6 engines; petrol engines feature direct injection and turbocharging; diesel engines vary by region.
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M256 (3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid)/M177 (4.0L twin-turbo V8 petrol) (W223)
W223 / M256 (3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid), M177 (4.0L twin-turbo V8 petrol), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 diesel, selected markets), OM656 (2.9L inline-6 diesel, selected markets), M264 (1.5L inline-4 mild hybrid, selected markets for S 450), M173 (4.0L V8 biturbo hybrid in AMG S 63 variant) / Range of turbocharged inline-6 petrol and diesel engines with mild hybrid EQ Boost system; V8 twin-turbo petrol engines for AMG and higher trims; engine availability varies by market.
2024 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M256 E30 DEH LA/M256 E45 DEH LA (W223)
W223 / M256 E30 DEH LA, M256 E45 DEH LA, M177 DE30 LA, OM656 / Available with mild-hybrid inline-6 petrol (M256), V8 biturbo (M177) petrol, and inline-6 diesel (OM656); highest trims feature 4.0L V8 with EQ Boost electric assistance; inline-6 engines use integrated starter-generator and 48V mild hybrid system.
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class M256 E30 DEH LA (3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid, some markets)/M176 E63 EDE LA (4.0L V8 biturbo mild hybrid, select markets) (W223)
W223 / M256 E30 DEH LA (3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid, some markets), M176 E63 EDE LA (4.0L V8 biturbo mild hybrid, select markets), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 turbo diesel mild hybrid, Europe & others), M279 (6.0L V12 twin-turbo, select top trims including Maybach), EQ Boost system (48V mild hybrid integrated in gasoline engines) / Range of mild-hybrid 6-cylinder gasoline, V8, V12 gasoline, and 6-cylinder diesel engines with integrated ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) 48V systems providing electric boost and improved efficiency; markets define available engines.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | technical-profile | M119 E50 (V8 5.0L), M119 E55 (V8 5.5L), M120 (V12 6.0L), OM606 (I6 Diesel 3.0L), OM603 (I6 Diesel 3.5L) | 3.0L to 6.0L depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection, electronic management |
| 2000 | technical-profile | M113E50, M112E32, OM613, OM628 | 3199-4998 cc | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (gasoline), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2001 | technical-profile | M113 E50 (5.0L V8), M113 E55 (5.4L V8 supercharged, 2000–2002 in some markets), M113 E43 (4.3L V8, limited markets), OM613 (3.2L inline-6 Diesel, selected markets), OM628 (5.0L V8 Diesel, Europe only) | 4300cc to 5400cc depending on variant | Multi-point electronic fuel injection (gasoline), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2002 | technical-profile | M113 E55, M112 E32, OM628, OM613 | 4.3L V8 (M113 E43), 5.5L V8 (M113 E55), 3.2L V6 (M112 E32), 2.9L and 3.2L inline-6 diesel (OM613, OM628) | Fuel injection, multi-point for petrol engines, common rail direct injection for diesel |
| 2003 | technical-profile | M113 E55 (S55 AMG), M113 E50, M112 E32, OM613, OM628, OM628 DE46 LA (S 320 CDI) | 3.2L to 5.5L petrol V6/V8, 3.2L and 4.6L diesel inline-6 and V8 | Multi-point electronic fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2005 | technical-profile | M273 E55, M273 E63, OM642, M275, OM628 | 3.0L to 6.3L | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2008 | technical-profile | M273 V8, OM642 V6 Diesel, M156 V8 AMG, M278 V8 Biturbo (introduced late 2008 in some markets) | 3.0L V6 Diesel, 4.6L V8 Petrol, 6.2L V8 AMG Petrol | MPI (Multi-Point Injection) Petrol, Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel |
| 2010 | technical-profile | M273 V8, M157 V8 Biturbo, OM642 V6 Diesel, OM651 I4 Diesel, M156 V8 (S 63 AMG), M275 V12 Biturbo (S 600 AMG) | 3.0L inline-6 diesel (OM642), 4.7L V8 Biturbo (M157), 5.5L V8 (M273), 6.2L V8 (M156 AMG), 6.0L V12 Biturbo (M275 AMG) | Direct injection (common rail for diesels, gasoline direct injection for petrol) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | M278 DE 40 LA, M157 V8, OM642, OM651 | 2996 to 5900 cc depending on engine | Direct injection (gasoline), common rail injection (diesel) |
| 2013 | technical-profile | M276 DE35 LA, OM642, M157, OM651 | 3.5L to 5.5L depending on engine | Direct injection for gasoline engines; common rail diesel injection for diesel engines |
| 2014 | technical-profile | M278 DE46 LA, M157 DE55 LA, OM642, OM651 | 3.0L - 6.0L depending on engine | Direct injection (gasoline and diesel variants) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | M278 DE 46 LA (S 550/S 560, North America), M276 DE 30 LA (S 400 hybrid, selected markets), OM 654 (S 350d diesel, Europe), OM 656 (S 400d diesel, Europe) | 3.0 to 4.7 liters depending on engine | Direct injection (gasoline), common rail (diesel) |
| 2017 | technical-profile | M276 DE 30 LA, M177 V8 BITURBO, OM656 DE 30 LA | 3.0L to 4.0L | Direct injection with turbocharging (for V6/V8 and diesel engines) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | M276 DE 35 LA, M177 V8 Biturbo, OM656 OM656, OM617 diesel (certain markets) | 2996 cc to 3982 cc petrol and diesel engine options | Direct injection with turbocharging (petrol); common rail diesel injection (diesel) |
| 2020 | technical-profile | M256 (3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid), M177 (4.0L twin-turbo V8 petrol), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 diesel, selected markets), OM656 (2.9L inline-6 diesel, selected markets), M264 (1.5L inline-4 mild hybrid, selected markets for S 450), M173 (4.0L V8 biturbo hybrid in AMG S 63 variant) | 3.0L to 4.0L petrol engines, 2.9L to 3.0L diesel engines | Direct injection with turbocharging; mild hybrid system integrated in petrol inline-6 via belt-driven starter-generator |
| 2024 | technical-profile | M256 E30 DEH LA, M256 E45 DEH LA, M177 DE30 LA, OM656 | 2999 cc (I6), 3982 cc (V8), 2950 cc (I6 Diesel) | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging |
| 2026 | technical-profile | M256 E30 DEH LA (3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid, some markets), M176 E63 EDE LA (4.0L V8 biturbo mild hybrid, select markets), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 turbo diesel mild hybrid, Europe & others), M279 (6.0L V12 twin-turbo, select top trims including Maybach), EQ Boost system (48V mild hybrid integrated in gasoline engines) | 2.9L to 6.0L (varies by engine option and market) | Direct injection with turbocharging; mild hybrid assist on gasoline and diesel engines |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | M119 E50 (V8 5.0L), M119 E55 (V8 5.5L), M120 (V12 6.0L), OM606 (I6 Diesel 3.0L), OM603 (I6 Diesel 3.5L) | MB Approved 229.1 or 229.3 synthetic motor oils | Approx. 8-10 liters depending on engine; includes service-fill with oil filter replacement | MB Dexron II automatic transmission fluid |
| 2000 | M113E50, M112E32, OM613, OM628 | MB 229.1 or MB 229.3 approved synthetic oil | Approx. 7.5 liters service-fill including filter (varies slightly by engine) | MB 236.14 approved fluid |
| 2001 | M113 E50 (5.0L V8), M113 E55 (5.4L V8 supercharged, 2000–2002 in some markets), M113 E43 (4.3L V8, limited markets), OM613 (3.2L inline-6 Diesel, selected markets), OM628 (5.0L V8 Diesel, Europe only) | Mercedes-Benz specification MB 229.5 or MB 229.3 synthetic motor oil | Approx. 8.5 liters (service fill with filter change on V8 petrol engines, varies by engine) | MB ATF Type 236.14 (5-speed automatic) |
| 2002 | M113 E55, M112 E32, OM628, OM613 | MB 229.1 or later specification synthetic motor oil | Approx. 8.5 liters (including filter); service-fill quantity may vary by engine; oil filter change recommended at every oil service | MB 236.14 or appropriate specification for 5G-Tronic |
| 2003 | M113 E55 (S55 AMG), M113 E50, M112 E32, OM613, OM628, OM628 DE46 LA (S 320 CDI) | Mercedes-Benz approved 5W-40 synthetic motor oil | Approx. 8.5 liters including filter; service fill capacity varies. Change oil filter with every oil change. | Mercedes-Benz ATF, specification MB 236.5 |
| 2005 | M273 E55, M273 E63, OM642, M275, OM628 | Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.3 synthetic engine oil (5W-40 typical) | Approx. 10.5 liters including filter, service-fill capacity | Mercedes-Benz approved ATF (e.g., MB 236.14) |
| 2008 | M273 V8, OM642 V6 Diesel, M156 V8 AMG, M278 V8 Biturbo (introduced late 2008 in some markets) | MB 229.5 approved synthetic oil recommended | Approx. 8.5 liters service fill including oil filter change (varies by engine; check specific engine code) | MB 236.14 or 236.15 specification |
| 2010 | M273 V8, M157 V8 Biturbo, OM642 V6 Diesel, OM651 I4 Diesel, M156 V8 (S 63 AMG), M275 V12 Biturbo (S 600 AMG) | MB 229.31 or MB 229.5 approved synthetic oils depending on engine | Between 8 to 12 liters for service fill depending on engine; typically includes oil filter change | MB-approved ATF (e.g., MB 236.14) |
| 2012 | M278 DE 40 LA, M157 V8, OM642, OM651 | Fully synthetic low SAPS engine oil meeting MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 | Approx. 8.5 liters (service fill, including filter) – varies by engine | MB-approved synthetic ATF |
| 2013 | M276 DE35 LA, OM642, M157, OM651 | MB 229.5 or 229.51 synthetic oil (varies slightly by engine) | Approximately 9.0 liters, including filter for gasoline V6 and V8 engines; varies by engine | MB 236.14 |
| 2014 | M278 DE46 LA, M157 DE55 LA, OM642, OM651 | MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 synthetic engine oil | Approx. 8.5 liters service fill with filter change (varies by engine) | MB 236.14 approved synthetic transmission fluid |
| 2016 | M278 DE 46 LA (S 550/S 560, North America), M276 DE 30 LA (S 400 hybrid, selected markets), OM 654 (S 350d diesel, Europe), OM 656 (S 400d diesel, Europe) | Mercedes-Benz 229.5 or 229.51 specification fully synthetic motor oil | Approx. 8.5 liters (service-fill with new filter) | MB 236.14 or MB 236.15 approved ATF |
| 2017 | M276 DE 30 LA, M177 V8 BITURBO, OM656 DE 30 LA | MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 fully synthetic engine oil | Approx. 8.5 liters including filter; service-fill recommended per engine code and market. Replace filter with every oil change. | MB 236.15 or MB 236.14 specification automatic transmission fluid |
| 2018 | M276 DE 35 LA, M177 V8 Biturbo, OM656 OM656, OM617 diesel (certain markets) | Fully synthetic engine oil meeting Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.52 specifications | Approx. 8.5 liters (service-fill with filter change, varies by engine code) | Mercedes-Benz MB 236.15 approved automatic transmission fluid |
| 2020 | M256 (3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid), M177 (4.0L twin-turbo V8 petrol), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 diesel, selected markets), OM656 (2.9L inline-6 diesel, selected markets), M264 (1.5L inline-4 mild hybrid, selected markets for S 450), M173 (4.0L V8 biturbo hybrid in AMG S 63 variant) | Mercedes-Benz approved synthetic 0W-40 or 0W-30 engine oil (MB Approval 229.5 or 229.51) | Approximately 7.5 liters (includes service fill; varies by engine and service filter configuration) | MB 236.15 or equivalent synthetic fluid recommended |
| 2024 | M256 E30 DEH LA, M256 E45 DEH LA, M177 DE30 LA, OM656 | MB 229.5 or higher specification; synthetic SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 | Approx. 8.5 liters including oil filter; service-fill recommended during oil change | MB 236.15 |
| 2026 | M256 E30 DEH LA (3.0L inline-6 mild hybrid, some markets), M176 E63 EDE LA (4.0L V8 biturbo mild hybrid, select markets), OM656 (3.0L inline-6 turbo diesel mild hybrid, Europe & others), M279 (6.0L V12 twin-turbo, select top trims including Maybach), EQ Boost system (48V mild hybrid integrated in gasoline engines) | Mercedes-Benz MB 229.5 or MB 229.51 fully synthetic low SAPS engine oil | Approx. 7.0 to 9.5 liters, including service fill; exact capacity varies by engine. Oil filter change recommended with oil service. | Mercedes-Benz approved automatic transmission fluid, change intervals per vehicle logbook |
Technical specifications
- Engines: M119 E50 (V8 5.0L), M119 E55 (V8 5.5L), M120 (V12 6.0L), OM606 (I6 Diesel 3.0L), OM603 (I6 Diesel 3.5L), M113E50, M112E32, OM613, OM628, M113 E50 (5.0L V8), M113 E55 (5.4L V8 supercharged, 2000–2002 in some markets), M113 E43 (4.3L V8, limited markets)
- Transmissions: Not available in most markets for S-Class 1998; primarily automatic, 5-speed automatic (5G-Tronic W5A580) standard on most trims, MB Dexron II automatic transmission fluid, Not typically available; mostly automatic only, 5-speed 5G-Tronic (722.6) automatic transmission, MB 236.14 approved fluid, Not offered on S-Class W220 in 2001, 5-speed or 5G-Tronic (722.6) automatic transmission
- Tire sizes: 225/60 R16, 235/55 R16, 235/50 R17 depending on trim and market, 225/55 R16 (base) to 255/45 R18, 245/45 R17 front, 265/40 R17 rear typical, varies by market and model, 225/55R16, 235/50R17, 245/45R17, 255/40R18
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: MB Approved 229.1 or 229.3 synthetic motor oils / MB 229.1 or MB 229.3 approved synthetic oil / Mercedes-Benz specification MB 229.5 or MB 229.3 synthetic motor oil / MB 229.1 or later specification synthetic motor oil
- Transmission fluid: MB Dexron II automatic transmission fluid / MB 236.14 approved fluid / MB ATF Type 236.14 (5-speed automatic) / MB 236.14 or appropriate specification for 5G-Tronic
- Coolant: Approx. 14 liters / Approximately 14 liters / Approx. 11 liters / Approx. 12 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 recommended / DOT 4 / DOT 4, replace every 2 years / DOT 4 / Mercedes-Benz approved
Known problems
- V12 timing chain wear
- Electrical system complexity
- Suspension air strut failures
- Air suspension failure (Airmatic)
- Electrical gremlins in COMAND system
- Transmission fluid overheat if not maintained
- W220 Airmatic suspension issues (air strut leaks, compressor failures)
- Electrical gremlins related to early CAN-bus electronics
- Balance shaft and timing chain tensioner wear on some V8 engines
- Air suspension compressor failure
- Suspension ball joint wear
- Electrical issues with COMAND and instrument cluster