Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 facelift Sedan (2002-2005)

Name: Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 facelift Sedan (2002-2005)
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 facelift is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2002 to 2005. It was available with a range of V6, V8, V12, and inline-6 engines that displaced 3.2 to 6.0 liters.

With this facelift, Mercedes started to get its act together again. The horrendous M137 engine was replaced by the splendid M275 bi-turbo V12 engine that, in some form, survived for the next two decades as one of the most powerful V12 engines in the automotive industry. For good measure, Mercedes also threw in the wonderful 5.4L supercharged V8 (M113K) in the form of S55 AMG (L). Even the body corrosion issue was starting to get addressed, though the final solution came towards the end of the production run with Mercedes galvanizing the steel panels.

One mixed development was the introduction of AWD (4MATIC) in the facelift W220. While a good point for marketing teams and influencers, it is unnecessary for performance or safety, the latter being the ridiculous talking point often brought up by advertisers: AWD is only good for getting the vehicle up to speed in slippery road conditions; it doesn't help with steering or braking one bit---indeed, AWD negatively affects steering and braking (due to added weight), and is therefore more dangerous.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the W220 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 94% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
Further improved exterior styling
Superb suspension setup

Cons

Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
4MATIC started to appear

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Specifications

	S 320 CDI	S 350	S 350 4MATIC	S 350 4MATIC	S 350 L	S 400 CDI	S 400 CDI L	S 430	S 430 4MATIC	S 430 4MATIC L	S 430 7AT	S 430 L	S 430 L 7AT	S 500	S 500 4MATIC	S 500 7AT	S 500 L	S 500 L 7AT	S 55 AMG	S 55 AMG L	S 600 L	S 65 AMG
Capacity
Cargo Capacity	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	525 L / 18.5 cu-ft	525 L / 18.5 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft	500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity	15.5 L / 16.4 qt	15.5 L / 16.4 qt	15.5 L / 16.4 qt	15.5 L / 16.4 qt		16.5 L / 17.4 qt	16.5 L / 17.4 qt											16.5 L / 17.4 qt	13.5 L / 14.3 qt	13.5 L / 14.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	10.0 L / 10.6 qt	10.0 L / 10.6 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	7.5 L / 7.9 qt	7.5 L / 7.9 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal	62.0 L / 16.4 gal	88.0 L / 23.2 gal
Passengers	5
Payload	600 kg / 1323 lbs	605 kg / 1334 lbs	605 kg / 1334 lbs	605 kg / 1334 lbs	635 kg / 1400 lbs	560 kg / 1235 lbs	540 kg / 1190 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	570 kg / 1257 lbs	570 kg / 1257 lbs	500 kg / 1102 lbs	480 kg / 1058 lbs
Chassis
Brakes \| Front	Ventilated discs	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Brakes \| Rear	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Ventilated discs	Disc	Disc	Ventilated discs	Disc	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Disc	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Disc	Disc	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Suspension \| Front	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC
Suspension \| Rear	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic		Multi-link, Airmatic		Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic		Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, ABC	Multi-link, ABC		Multi-link, ABC
Tire Size	225/60 R16	225/60 R16	225/50 R16	225/50 R16	225/60 R16	225/60 R16W	225/60 R16W	225/60 R16	225/55 R17	225/55 R17	225/60 R16	225/60R16W	225/60 R16	225/60 R16	225/55 R17	225/60 R16	225/60 R17	Front wheel tires: 225/60 R16, 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18 Rear wheel tires: 225/60 R16, 225/55 R17, 265/40 R18	245/45 R18, 265/40 R18	245/45 R18, 265/40 R18	245/45 R18, 265/40 R18	245/40 ZR19 275/35 R19
Turning Circle	11.7 m / 38.4 ft	11.7 m / 38.4 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	12.1 m / 39.7 ft	11.7 m / 38.4 ft	12.1 m / 39.7 ft	11.7 m / 38.4 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.7 m / 38.4 ft	12.1 m / 39.7 ft	12.1 m / 39.7 ft	11.7 m / 38.4 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	11.7 m / 38.4 ft	12.1 m / 39.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.7 m / 38.4 ft	12.1 m / 39.7 ft
Construction
Body Style	4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size \| Height	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1444 mm / 56.9 in	1398 mm / 55.0 in
Size \| Length	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5043 mm / 198.5 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in	5163 mm / 203.3 in
Size \| Width	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in \| 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)	1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width \| Front	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1578.0 mm / 62.1 in	1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width \| Rear	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1574.0 mm / 62.0 in	1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Weight	1850.0 kg / 4078.6 lbs	1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs	1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs	1870.0 kg / 4122.6 lbs	1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs	1915.0 kg / 4221.9 lbs	1935.0 kg / 4265.9 lbs	1800.0 kg / 3968.3 lbs	1905.0 kg / 4199.8 lbs	1925.0 kg / 4243.9 lbs	1800.0 kg / 3968.3 lbs	1820.0 kg / 4012.4 lbs	1820.0 kg / 4012.4 lbs	1800.0 kg / 3968.3 lbs	1905.0 kg / 4199.8 lbs	1800.0 kg / 3968.3 lbs	1820.0 kg / 4012.4 lbs	1820.0 kg / 4012.4 lbs	1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs	1930.0 kg / 4254.9 lbs	2060.0 kg / 4541.5 lbs	2145.0 kg / 4728.9 lbs
Wheel Size	7.5J x 16	16 in	16 in	16 in	16 in	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	17 in	7.5J x 16	7.5J x 16	Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 8J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 9J x 18	18 in	18 in	18 in	8.5J X 19, 9.5J x 19
Wheelbase	2965 mm / 116.7 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	2965 mm / 116.7 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in	3085 mm / 121.5 in
Performance
Acceleration \| 0 - 100 km/h	7.9 sec	7.3 sec	7.6 sec	7.6 sec	7.3 sec	7.0 sec	7.0 sec	7.3 sec	7.4 sec	7.4 sec	7.1 sec	6.9 sec	7.1 sec	6.5 sec	6.1 sec	6.3 sec	6.5 sec	6.3 sec	4.8 sec	4.8 sec	4.8 sec	4.4 sec
Acceleration \| 0 - 60 mph	7.5 sec	6.9 sec	7.2 sec	7.2 sec	6.9 sec	6.7 sec	6.7 sec	6.9 sec	7.0 sec	7.0 sec	6.7 sec	6.6 sec	6.7 sec	6.2 sec	5.8 sec	6.0 sec	6.2 sec	6.0 sec	4.6 sec	4.6 sec	4.6 sec	4.2 sec
CO2 Emission	204 g/km	204 g/km	204 g/km	204 g/km		253 g/km	253 g/km	276 g/km	299 g/km	299 g/km	263 g/km	276 g/km	263 g/km	285 g/km	311 g/km	270 g/km	285 g/km	270 g/km	317 g/km	317 g/km	355 g/km	357 g/km
Fuel Economy	7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) \| 11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (urban) \| 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)	11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) \| 16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) \| 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)	11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)	11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined)	11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) \| 16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) \| 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)	9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) \| 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (urban) \| 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)	9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) \| 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (urban) \| 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)	11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) \| 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) \| 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway)	12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (combined) \| 18.3 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (urban) \| 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)	12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (combined) \| 18.3 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (urban) \| 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)	10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) \| 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) \| 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)	12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (combined) \| 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) \| 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)	10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) \| 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) \| 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)	11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) \| 18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) \| 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)	12.9 L/100km / 18.2 MPG (combined) \| 18.6 L/100km / 12.6 MPG (urban) \| 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (highway)	11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) \| 17.3 L/100km / 13.6 MPG (urban) \| 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)	11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) \| 18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) \| 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)	11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) \| 17.3 L/100km / 13.6 MPG (urban) \| 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)	13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) \| 19.7 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) \| 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway)	13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) \| 19.7 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) \| 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway)	14.8 L/100km / 15.9 MPG (combined) \| 23.1 L/100km / 10.2 MPG (urban) \| 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)	14.9 L/100km / 15.8 MPG (combined) \| 23.2 L/100km / 10.1 MPG (urban) \| 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed	235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph	246.0 km/h / 152.9 mph	241.0 km/h / 149.8 mph	241.0 km/h / 149.8 mph	246.0 km/h / 152.9 mph	249.0 km/h / 154.7 mph	249.0 km/h / 154.7 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph	250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity	750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard	Euro 4
Engine	OM 648 DE 32 LA/648.960	M 112 E 37/112.975	M 112 E 37/112.975	M 112 E 37/112.975	M 112 E 37/112.975	OM 628 DE 40 LA/628.960	OM 628 DE 40 LA/628.960	M 113.941	M 113 E 43/113.948	M 113 E 43/113.948	M 113.941	M 113 E 43/113.948	M 113.941	M 113.960	M 113 E 50/113.960	M 113.960	M 113.960	M 113.960	M 113 E 55 ML/113.991	M 113 E 55 ML/113.991	M 275 E 55 AL/275.950	M 275 E 60 AL/275.980
Engine \| Bore	88.0 mm / 3.5 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	89.9 mm / 3.5 in	89.9 mm / 3.5 in	89.9 mm / 3.5 in	89.9 mm / 3.5 in	89.9 mm / 3.5 in	89.9 mm / 3.5 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	97.0 mm / 3.8 in	82.0 mm / 3.2 in	82.6 mm / 3.3 in
Engine \| Compression Ratio	18.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	18.5:1	18.5:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.1:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	10.0:1	9.0:1	9.0:1	9.0:1	12.0:1
Engine \| Displacement	3.2 L / 196.6 cu-in / 3222.0 cc	3.7 L / 227.3 cu-in / 3724.0 cc	3.7 L / 227.3 cu-in / 3724.0 cc	3.7 L / 227.3 cu-in / 3724.0 cc	3.7 L / 227.3 cu-in / 3724.0 cc	4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3997.0 cc	4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3997.0 cc	4.3 L / 260.3 cu-in / 4266.0 cc	4.3 L / 260.3 cu-in / 4266.0 cc	4.3 L / 260.3 cu-in / 4266.0 cc	4.3 L / 260.3 cu-in / 4266.0 cc	4.3 L / 260.3 cu-in / 4266.0 cc	4.3 L / 260.3 cu-in / 4266.0 cc	5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc	5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc	5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc	5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc	5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc	5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc	5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc	5.5 L / 336.4 cu-in / 5513.0 cc	6.0 L / 364.9 cu-in / 5980.0 cc
Engine \| Power	204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4200 rpm	245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5700 rpm	245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5700 rpm	245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5700 rpm	245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 5700 rpm	250.0 hp / 186.4 kW @ 4000 rpm	250.0 hp / 186.4 kW @ 4000 rpm	279.0 hp / 208.1 kW @ 5750 rpm	279.0 hp / 208.1 kW @ 5750 rpm	279.0 hp / 208.1 kW @ 5750 rpm	279.0 hp / 208.1 kW @ 5750 rpm	279.0 hp / 208.1 kW @ 5750 rpm	279.0 hp / 208.1 kW @ 5750 rpm	306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5600 rpm	306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5600 rpm	306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5600 rpm	306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5600 rpm	306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5600 rpm	500.0 hp / 372.8 kW @ 6100 rpm	500.0 hp / 372.8 kW @ 6100 rpm	500.0 hp / 372.8 kW @ 5000 rpm	612.0 hp / 456.4 kW @ 5100 rpm
Engine \| Redline	6400 rpm
Engine \| Specific Output	63.3 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	65.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	62.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	62.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	91.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in	91.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in	90.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in	102.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine \| Stroke	88.4 mm / 3.5 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	92.0 mm / 3.6 in	92.0 mm / 3.6 in	87.0 mm / 3.4 in	93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine \| Torque	500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 rpm	350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm	350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm	350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm	350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm	560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 rpm	560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 rpm	400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 rpm	400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 rpm	400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 rpm	400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 rpm	400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 rpm	400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2750-4000 rpm	700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2750-4000 rpm	800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 rpm	1000 Nm / 737.6 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine \| Type	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V12 engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission \| Gears	5-speed	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	7	5	7	5	5	7	5	7	5	5	5	5-speed
Transmission \| Type	Automatic	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC		Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT
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Availability	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2003	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005		2002 ~ 2003		2002 ~ 2003	2002 ~ 2005	2003 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2003	2003 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2002 ~ 2005	2003 ~ 2005

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