Mercedes-Benz S-class W221 Sedan (2005-2009)

Name: Mercedes-Benz S-class W221 Sedan (2005-2009)
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz S-class W221 is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2005 to 2009, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V6, V8, and V12 engines that displaced 3.0 to 6.2 liters.

Styling-wise, the W221 is a huge departure from the soft, elegant design of W220. Many find it the most imposing S-class in the 21st century. Inside, Mercedes made great efforts in improving material quality. However, some of the digital stuff, such as the center display in the instrument panel, are not aging as gracefully as the mechanical dials in the W220.

Engine-wise, the W221 also came with notable changes: Gone were the SOHC V6 M112 and V8 M113 engines. In their stead, the M272 and M273 DOHC units delivered significant boost in power. However, gone was also the superb reliability of the M112/M113: The M272 and M273 had most notably a timing gear issue that would require frequent timing chain / gear changes to avoid complete failure. While some say that later M273 builds fixed this problem, there was never a fix for the M272.

The S55 AMG was discontinued with the W220. Instead, Mercedes introduced the S63 AMG with the new 6.2L M156 engine. This engine has great character, though it suffers from premature cam wear and is a high-maintenance engine.

Ironically, the only petrol engine carried over from what many influencers say is the worst S-class, the M275, turned out to be the most robust and reliable choice. In S65 AMG guise, it continued to produce 612PS with 100Nm of torque. In S600 guise, output was slightly increased, though it likely has more to do with the intake setup than the engine itself.

Another downer is the widespread use of 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission (code 722.9), which is less smooth and reliable than the 5G-TRONIC. Fortunately, the V12 continued to use the older unit.

Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the S-class comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. Airmatic is standard on most models, though AMG and S600 used ABC, which has been improved in terms of reliability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

The wonderful M275 engine lives on
Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Improved ABC and Airmatic reliability
Superb suspension setup
Great ride quality

Cons

M272/M273 engine balance shaft/timing gear problems
7G-Tronic is less smooth than 5G-Tronic
Worse handling than W220

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Specifications

	AMG S 65	S 320 CDI	S 320 CDI 4MATIC	S 320 CDI L	S 320 CDI L 4MATIC	S 350	S 350 4MATIC	S 350 L	S 350 L 4MATIC	S 420 CDI	S 420 CDI L	S 450	S 450 4MATIC	S 450 L	S 450 L 4MATIC	S 500	S 500 4MATIC	S 500 L	S 500 L 4MATIC	S 550	S 550 L	S 600 L	S 63 AMG	S 63 AMG L
Capacity
Cargo Capacity	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	550 L / 19.4 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft	560 L / 19.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity	11.8 L / 12.5 qt	7.5 L / 7.9 qt	7.5 L / 7.9 qt	7.5 L / 7.9 qt	7.5 L / 7.9 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.0 L / 8.5 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	11.5 L / 12.2 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.8 L / 9.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	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	10.5 L / 11.1 qt	10.5 L / 11.1 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	8.5 L / 9.0 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	9.4 L / 9.9 qt	9.4 L / 9.9 qt
Fuel Capacity	90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	4
Payload	520 kg / 1146 lbs	670 kg / 1477 lbs	675 kg / 1488 lbs	655 kg / 1444 lbs	660 kg / 1455 lbs	670 kg / 1477 lbs	675 kg / 1488 lbs	655 kg / 1444 lbs	660 kg / 1455 lbs	625 kg / 1378 lbs	595 kg / 1312 lbs	680 kg / 1499 lbs	685 kg / 1510 lbs	655 kg / 1444 lbs	660 kg / 1455 lbs	680 kg / 1499 lbs	685 kg / 1510 lbs	655 kg / 1444 lbs	660 kg / 1455 lbs	680 kg / 1499 lbs	655 kg / 1444 lbs	555 kg / 1224 lbs	600 kg / 1323 lbs	575 kg / 1268 lbs
Chassis
Brakes \| Front	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	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
Brakes \| Rear	Ventilated discs	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	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
Offroad \| Approach Angle	14.7 deg
Offroad \| Breakover Angle		11.2 deg	11.2 deg	11.2 deg	11.2 deg	11.2 deg	11.2 deg	11.2 deg	11.2 deg	11.2 deg	10.7 deg	11.2 deg	11.2 deg			11.2 deg	11.2 deg			11.2 deg		10.7 deg	11.2 deg
Offroad \| Departure Angle	15.0 deg
Power Steering		Hydraulic Steering	Hydraulic Steering		Hydraulic Steering	Hydraulic Steering	Hydraulic Steering			Hydraulic Steering	Hydraulic Steering	Hydraulic Steering	Hydraulic Steering			Hydraulic Steering	Hydraulic Steering			Electric Steering		Hydraulic Steering
Suspension \| Front	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC	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, Airmatic	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC	Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC
Suspension \| Rear	Multi-link, ABC	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, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, Airmatic	Multi-link, ABC	Multi-link, ABC	Multi-link, ABC
Tire Size	255/45 R19, 275/40 R19	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17 W	235/55 R17 W	235/55 R17	235/55 R17 W	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	235/55 R17	255/45 R18	235/55 R17	Front wheel tires: 255/45 R18 Rear wheel tires: 275/45 R18	255/40 R19, 275/40 R19	255/40 R19, 275/40 R19
Turning Circle	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft		12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.8 m / 38.7 ft	12.2 m / 40.0 ft
Construction
Body Style	4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	146 mm / 5.7 in
Size \| Height	1478 mm / 58.2 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in	1473 mm / 58.0 in
Size \| Length	5252 mm / 206.8 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in	5079 mm / 200.0 in	5209 mm / 205.1 in
Size \| Width	1871 mm / 73.7 in	1871 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1871 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1871 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1871 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)	1872 mm / 73.7 in	1872 mm / 73.7 in \| 2115 mm / 83.3 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width \| Front	1604.0 mm / 63.1 in
Track Width \| Rear	1606.0 mm / 63.2 in
Weight	2185.0 kg / 4817.1 lbs	1880.0 kg / 4144.7 lbs	1950.0 kg / 4299.0 lbs	1925.0 kg / 4243.9 lbs	1995.0 kg / 4398.2 lbs	1805.0 kg / 3979.3 lbs	1875.0 kg / 4133.7 lbs	1850.0 kg / 4078.6 lbs	1920.0 kg / 4232.9 lbs	2015.0 kg / 4442.3 lbs	2065.0 kg / 4552.5 lbs	1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs	1935.0 kg / 4265.9 lbs	1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs	1980.0 kg / 4365.2 lbs	1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs	1935.0 kg / 4265.9 lbs	1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs	1980.0 kg / 4365.2 lbs	1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs	1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs	2135.0 kg / 4706.9 lbs	1995.0 kg / 4398.2 lbs	2040.0 kg / 4497.4 lbs
Wheel Size	19 in	8J x 17	8J x 17	8J x 17	8J x 17	8J x 17	8J x 17	17 in	8J x 17	8J x 17	8J x 17	17 in	17 in	17 in	17 in	8J x 17	8J x 17	8J x 17	8J x 17	8.5J x 18	8J x 17	Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18	19 in	19 in
Wheelbase	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in	3035 mm / 119.5 in	3165 mm / 124.6 in
Performance
Acceleration \| 0 - 100 km/h	4.4 sec	7.5 sec	7.8 sec	7.8 sec	7.8 sec	7.3 sec	7.3 sec	7.3 sec	7.3 sec	6.6 sec	6.6 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	5.4 sec	5.4 sec	5.4 sec	5.4 sec	5.4 sec	5.4 sec	4.6 sec	4.6 sec	4.6 sec
Acceleration \| 0 - 60 mph	4.2 sec	7.1 sec	7.4 sec	7.4 sec	7.4 sec	6.9 sec	6.9 sec	6.9 sec	6.9 sec	6.3 sec	6.3 sec	5.6 sec	5.6 sec	5.6 sec	5.6 sec	5.1 sec	5.1 sec	5.1 sec	5.1 sec	5.1 sec	5.1 sec	4.4 sec	4.4 sec	4.4 sec
CO2 Emission	355 g/km	220 ~ 225 g/km	227 ~ 231 g/km	223 ~ 228 g/km	227 ~ 231 g/km	242 ~ 247 g/km	254 ~ 259 g/km	242 ~ 247 g/km	256 ~ 261 g/km	247 ~ 252 g/km	247 ~ 252 g/km	267 ~ 272 g/km	277 ~ 282 g/km	269 ~ 274 g/km	279 ~ 284 g/km	279 ~ 283 g/km	289 ~ 294 g/km	281 ~ 286 g/km	291 ~ 296 g/km			340 g/km		355 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag		0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.27	0.28	0.27
Fuel Economy	14.8 L/100km / 15.9 MPG (combined) \| 23.1 L/100km / 10.2 MPG (urban) \| 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)	8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) \| 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) \| 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)	8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) \| 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) \| 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)	8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) \| 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) \| 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)	8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) \| 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) \| 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)	10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined) \| 14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (urban) \| 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)	10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) \| 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) \| 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)	10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined) \| 14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (urban) \| 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)	10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) \| 15.1 L/100km / 15.6 MPG (urban) \| 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway)	9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) \| 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (urban) \| 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)	9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) \| 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (urban) \| 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)	11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) \| 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) \| 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)	11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined) \| 16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (urban) \| 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)	11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) \| 16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) \| 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)	11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) \| 17.0 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) \| 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway)	11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) \| 17.4 L/100km / 13.5 MPG (urban) \| 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)	12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined) \| 18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) \| 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (highway)	11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) \| 17.5 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (urban) \| 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway)	12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (combined) \| 18.1 L/100km / 13.0 MPG (urban) \| 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)	11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)	12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (combined) \| 17.7 L/100km / 13.3 MPG (urban) \| 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (highway)	14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (combined) \| 21.7 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) \| 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 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	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), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-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), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-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
Emission Standard	Euro 4
Engine	M 275.982	OM 642.930	OM 642.930	OM 642.930	OM 642.930	M 272.965	M 272.965	M 272.965	M 272.965	OM 629.911	OM 629.911	M 273.922	M 273.924	M 273.922	M 273.924	M 273.961	M 273.968	M 273.961	M 273.968	M 273.961	M 273.961	M 275.953	M 156.984	M 156.984
Engine \| Bore	82.6 mm / 3.3 in	83.0 mm / 3.3 in	83.0 mm / 3.3 in	83.0 mm / 3.3 in	83.0 mm / 3.3 in	92.9 mm / 3.7 in	92.9 mm / 3.7 in	92.9 mm / 3.7 in	92.9 mm / 3.7 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	92.9 mm / 3.7 in	92.9 mm / 3.7 in	92.9 mm / 3.7 in	92.9 mm / 3.7 in	98.0 mm / 3.9 in	98.0 mm / 3.9 in	98.0 mm / 3.9 in	98.0 mm / 3.9 in	98.0 mm / 3.9 in	98.0 mm / 3.9 in	82.0 mm / 3.2 in	102.2 mm / 4.0 in	102.2 mm / 4.0 in
Engine \| Compression Ratio	9.0:1	18.0:1	18.0:1	18.0:1	18.0:1	10.7:1	10.7:1	10.7:1	10.7:1	17.0:1	17.0:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.7:1	10.7:1	10.7:1	10.5:1	10.7:1	10.7:1	9.0:1	11.3:1	11.3:1
Engine \| Displacement	6.0 L / 364.9 cu-in / 5980.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc	3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc	3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc	3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc	3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc	4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc	4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc	4.7 L / 284.6 cu-in / 4663.0 cc	4.7 L / 284.6 cu-in / 4663.0 cc	4.7 L / 284.6 cu-in / 4663.0 cc	4.7 L / 284.6 cu-in / 4663.0 cc	5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc	5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc	5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc	5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc	5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc	5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc	5.5 L / 336.4 cu-in / 5513.0 cc	6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc	6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
Engine \| Power	612.0 hp / 456.4 kW @ 4800 rpm	235.0 hp / 175.2 kW @ 3600 rpm	235.0 hp / 175.2 kW @ 3600 rpm	235.0 hp / 175.2 kW @ 3600 rpm	235.0 hp / 175.2 kW @ 3600 rpm	272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6000 rpm	272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6000 rpm	272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6000 rpm	272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6000 rpm	320.0 hp / 238.6 kW @ 3600 rpm	320.0 hp / 238.6 kW @ 3600 rpm	340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 6000 rpm	340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 6000 rpm	340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 6000 rpm	340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 6000 rpm	388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm	388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm	388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm	388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm	388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm	388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm	517.0 hp / 385.5 kW @ 5000 rpm	525.0 hp / 391.5 kW @ 6800 rpm	525.0 hp / 391.5 kW @ 6800 rpm
Engine \| Specific Output	102.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in	78.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	78.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	78.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	78.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	77.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	77.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	77.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	77.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	80.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	80.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in	72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	93.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in	84.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in	84.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine \| Stroke	93.0 mm / 3.7 in	92.0 mm / 3.6 in	92.0 mm / 3.6 in	92.0 mm / 3.6 in	92.0 mm / 3.6 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in	90.5 mm / 3.6 in	90.5 mm / 3.6 in	90.5 mm / 3.6 in	90.5 mm / 3.6 in	90.5 mm / 3.6 in	90.5 mm / 3.6 in	87.0 mm / 3.4 in	94.6 mm / 3.7 in	94.6 mm / 3.7 in
Engine \| Torque	1000 Nm / 737.6 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm	540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 rpm	540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm	540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm	540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 rpm	350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm	350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm	350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm	350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpm	730 Nm / 538.4 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm	730 Nm / 538.4 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-5000 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-5000 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-5000 rpm	460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700-5000 rpm	530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 rpm	530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 rpm	530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	830 Nm / 612.2 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 rpm	630 Nm / 464.7 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm	630 Nm / 464.7 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Engine \| Type	Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V12 engine with 3 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V12 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission \| Gears	5	7-speed	7	7	7	7	7	7	7-speed	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	5	7	7
Transmission \| Type	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 5G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC	Automatic 7G-TRONIC
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