The 5th Generation W221 Mercedes S-Class was introduced in 2005. The 5th Generation Mercedes S-Class is a front engine rear/ four wheel drive luxury sedan. The 5th Generation S-Class featured an updated design language and a series of refinements to the interior as well as the exterior compared to the 4th Generation S-Class. The 5th Generation Mercedes S-Class received a facelift in 2009 that featured a series of cosmetic changes and upgrades. The 5th Generation S-Class is available in 6 models S350, S350 CDI, S400 Hybrid, S500, S63 AMG and S65 AMG. Production of the Mercedes S-Class 5th Generation lasted for nine years. The Mercedes S-Class was available to purchase during the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and the year 2013. The price of the Mercedes S-Class 5th Generation was fairly competitive when compared to other models in the same class.
Exterior
The exterior of the 5th Generation Mercedes S-Class features a distinctive design language. The front end houses trapezium styled headlights, a chrome trapezium grille, a rectangular air intake and dual rectangular style fog lights. The rear end houses trapezium styled side swept taillights with a tube design, a chrome trim piece running the length of the trunk and dual rectangular exhaust tips. The facelift variant of the Mercedes S-Class features a series of cosmetic changes. The front end houses new headlights with incorporated daytime running LED lights, a new front bumper with a larger trapezium air intake and dual daytime running LED light strips. The rear end houses new LED taillights. The overall exterior of the 5th Generation Mercedes Benz S Class is refined and proportioned and features a design language that allows it to stand out amongst its rivals.
Interior
The interior of the 5th Generation Mercedes S-Class compromises of a choice between burl walnut, black poplar, brown sunburst myrtle, piano black and metallized ash wood trim panelling (standard carbon fiber trim on S63 AMG and S65 AMG). The front and rear seats are covered in a choice of black, silk beige, nut brown and crystal grey premium leather. Standard features include a 15-spealer surround sound system, heated 15-way power front seats with memory, keyless start, electronic trunk closer, automatic 2-zone climate control, 10-airbags, rear view camera, adaptive brake technology, power rear window sunshade and soft close doors. Options include 4-zone climate control, a choice between black Nappa, Brown Nappa, seashell grey Nappa and porcelain premium leather upholstery, easy adjust rear seat head restraints, rear seat belt airbags, ventilated front and rear seats with massage function, power rear-side sunshade, heated steering wheel, radar cruise control, power outboard rear seats with memory, heated armrests and door panels, heated and cooled rear cup holders, refrigerator box, heads up display, electrically heated windshield, 20-speaker surround sound audio system, rear seat entertainment system, surround view camera system, night view assist, comfort box, all-season floor mats, battery trickle charger, ski and snowboard rack, bicycle rack and cargo area tray. The overall interior of the 5TH Generation S-Class is extremely comfortable, spacious for a sedan of its exterior dimensions and practical.
Engine
Engine
(S350) 3.5 Liter V6
(S350 CDI) 3.0 Liter Biturbo V6
(S400 Hybrid) 3.5 Liter V6
(S500) 4.7 Liter Twin Turbo V8
(S63 AMG) 5.5 Liter Twin Turbo V8
(S65 AMG) 6.0 Liter Twin Turbo V12
Gearbox
5-Speed 5G-Tronic Automatic Transmission
7-Speed 7G-Tronic Automatic Transmission
Mileage
The Mercedes S-Class 5th Generation can achieve an average of between 7KM/L to 18KM/L making for an estimated driving range of between 574KM to 1476KM from the sedans 82-liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the Mercedes S-Class 5th Generation are the BMW 7-Series, Porsche Panamera, Audi A8, Maserati Quattroporte, Tesla Model S and the Jaguar XJ.
Specifications
(S350) 3.5 Liter V6 302bhp@6000RPM
(S350 CDI) 3.0 Liter Biturbo V6 240BHP@3600RPM
(S400 Hybrid) 3.5 Liter V6 295bhp@6000RPM
(S500) 4.7 Liter Twin Turbo V8 429bhp@5250 rpm
(S63 AMG) 5.5 Liter Twin Turbo V8 526bhp@5250RPM
(S65 AMG) 6.0 Liter Twin Turbo V12 621bhp@4800RPM