The first public display of the Mercedes S-Class W220 took place in 1998 at the Paris Motor Show. A year later, the S320 CDI model and the flagship version of the S600 were presented, and a year later - the S400 CDI. In the fall of 2002, the car underwent a slight facelift. The sedan received slightly modified taillights and new headlights with clear lenses. The last W220 left the factory in 2006. The limousine was going to Germany and Indonesia.
Appearance:
Salon:
As an optional equipment for Mercedes, an Elcode key card was offered, which made it possible to get into the salon without pressing the alarm key fob, while the engine was started without a key. Seats and wheel Mercedes are equipped with memory, as soon as the driver inserted the key into the ignition switch (in the base there is a traditional key), the steering wheel takes the last programmed position, and when muffling it moves closer to the panel to facilitate disembarkation from behind the wheel. The steering wheel itself is adjusted using servo drives.
There is a special button under the driver's seat - Dynamic, this function pumps up the lateral support rollers in sharp turns- when a better retention of the driver's body is required. The keys for the electric drive of the chair, according to Mercedes, are made in the form of an armchair and are located on the door card. There is already heating in the database, but on many used cars there are chairs with ventilation and massage functions. Climate control and cruise control Distronic, which is able to keep the distance to the car driving in front, is included in the package of the most basic Mercedes W220. The integrated Pre Safe system works for safety, which in the event of an inevitable collision or rollover tightens the seat belts, sets all the seats to the optimal position and closes the sunroof with windows.
On the center console there is a triangular hazard warning button, which was previously installed on many sedans of the brand (W140, W124 and others). To the right of the emergency button there is a button central locking, turn off the parking sensors and the rear curtain servo button. To the left of the emergency gang triangle there is a button for reclining the headrests of the rear sofa. Comfort in the cabin is also ensured by special heat-retaining glasses, which also protect passengers from ultraviolet radiation. According to the tradition of the brand parking brake driven by a scissor. As an option for the Mercedes in the two hundred and twentieth body, a "closer" of doors and trunk lids is offered - this is a premium option that speaks of a high class of car.
The back seat is also equipped with electric drives and all possible options provided for those sitting in front (massage and ventilation). Sitting on back seat Long versions can easily cross legs. Luggage compartment Mercedes holds 500 liters and a full spare wheel.
Equipment.
We can talk for a long time about the equipment. The predecessor W140 raised the bar very high in the field of electronic equipment. The W220 had no choice but to go further in this direction.
Anyone who decides to purchase a luxury german sedan, should be aware that this car has never had a set of trim levels. The list of basic equipment was completely dependent on power unit under the hood, and everything else could be obtained for an additional fee. So theoretically, if you want to buy an S-class in the most complete equipment, you need to choose among the flagship engines. In practice, however, even the 320 CDI can be equipped with the Keyless Go system.
Active ventilated seats with massage function always keep the driver in an optimal position during fast cornering. The seats work in cooperation with the Pre-Sef system - a preventive safety system, 
created by Mercedes specifically for this model. If the system detects a risk of collision, the driver's and passenger's seats are instantly adjusted to the optimum position, the sunroof is locked and the seat belts are slightly pulled by the driver and passengers. Thanks to this preparation, all safety systems, including the 8 airbags, provide the greatest degree of protection in a collision. It is noteworthy that the S-Class did not take part in the EuroNCAP crash tests.
From electronic devices mention should be made of the electric seat, refrigerator, Command navigation system, which after restyling in 2003 received a wide-angle screen, Linguatronic voice control, xenon headlights and later bi-xenon headlights, a door closer, an electric boot lid and Distronic active cruise control, which supports distance to the vehicle in front.
Engines.
Gasoline:
- 2.8 V6 (204 HP) S280;
- 3.2 V6 (224 hp) S320;
- 3.7 V6 (245 hp) S350;
- 4.3 V8 (279 hp) S430;
- 5.0 V8 (306 hp) S500;
- 5.4 V8 (360-500 hp) S55 AMG;
- 5.5 BiTurbo V8 (500 hp) S600;
- 6.0 V12 (367 hp) S600;
- 6.0 BiTurbo V12 (612 hp) AMG S65;
- 6.3 V12 (444 hp) AMG S63.
Diesel:
- 3.2 R6 (197-204 hp) S320 CDI;
- 4.0 V8 BiTurbo (250/260 HP) S400 CDI.
Under the hood of the Mercedes S-Class W220, 6, 8 and 12-cylinder engines were installed. Among the gasoline units, the weakest is the 204-horsepower V6 inherited by the S280. There were two more V6s to choose from: the S320 and S350. There were also two V8s in the lineup: the weaker S430 develops 279 hp, and the stronger S500 already 306 hp. The latter accelerates the massive sedan to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds. If this is too little for someone, then you can always choose the S600, the power unit of which has a return of 367 hp. Later, he began to develop 500 hp.
In Europe, the most widespread are diesel units... The weakest of these is the 320 CDI with 197 hp, followed by 204 hp. The most powerful 400 CDI with two turbochargers can provide 250 or 260 hp. With a V8 turbo diesel, the S400 CDI accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km / h. The declared average fuel consumption is 9.6 liters per 100 km.
For AMG fans, the S55 model (360 and 500 hp), the S63 (444 hp), as well as the top version of the S65 (612 hp), which can accelerate to 100 km / h in 4 , 2 seconds, and after removing the restriction, it easily steps over the 300 km / h mark.
The lowest operating costs are required by 6-cylinder gasoline engines... They provide the best compromise between fuel consumption and reliability. Most of all emotions, of course, are given by the most powerful units from under the courtier tuning studio AMG... But this is the choice of those who are not afraid of a consumption of 20 l / 100 km. In general, operating costs are proportional to the size of the engine. The most common problems with gasoline units are failing ignition coils. 
Diesel lovers are faced with malfunctions in the injection system (injectors). One of weak points- a turbine, and in V8 (ОМ628) there are two of them, which increases the cost of repairs. Another curse diesel engines- stretching the timing chain. To replace it, it is necessary to remove the engine, and this is an additional cost that should be expected after 200,000 km. Weaker options are less troublesome. In the S320 CDI version, the intake manifold flaps are damaged.
There are also malfunctions throttle and cases of clogged EGR valve. Oil seal often leaks crankshaft... Sometimes it is necessary to replace the catalyst and lambda probe. Malfunctions in the engine control unit are not excluded.
Technical part and characteristics of Mercedes S-class W220
Mercedes s-class W220 became the first model of the brand on which the Airmatic air suspension was already installed in the base, which is able to change the degree of comfort of the chassis, as well as the height ground clearance... Upon reaching a speed of 140 kilometers per hour, the car "squats" by 15mm, which gives more stability. Note that cars for the USA do not squat by 15mm, but only by 5mm. At an additional cost, the Active Body Control suspension was offered, which proved to be more reliable than the Airmatic.
Active Body Control was installed by default only on the top-end modification - S600. ESP systems (road stability system) and Brake Assist (a system that recognizes a sharp, but weak pressure on the gas pedal and increases the effectiveness of the brakes by raising the pressure in the circuit) are available on the most basic modifications... In 2002, the 4 Matic all-wheel drive system appeared, so the W220 became the first Mercedes of an executive class with four-wheel drive... According to experts, the two hundred and twentieth all-wheel drive brings no more problems and costs than a rear-wheel drive car.
The least powerful gasoline version of the Mercedes C-class was the S280 model with an M112 engine with 204hp and 270NM. The demand for the S280 was so small that the model was soon discontinued. It is quite difficult to come across a pre-owned S280 today. The S320 was produced from 1998 to 2002, the 3.2l V6 engine develops 224hp and 315NM of torque. In 2002, the S320 gave way to the S350 with a 3.7L and 245HP engine.
It so happened that executive sedans with eight cylinders under the hood are in great respect. S430 with V8 produces 279hp and 400N.M of thrust - this allows you to dial the first hundred in 7.5s, maximum speed limited by electronics - 250 km. The S500 hides an M113 series V8 engine with 306hp and 460Nm of torque under the hood. The 500th accelerates to the first hundred in 6.5 seconds. The most prestigious S600 with a volume of 5786 cubes develops 367 horses and 530 N.M, but after the modernization of 2002, the six hundredth received two turbines, the power increased to 500hp. 
In 1999, the S55AMG appeared with a V8 engine for 360 forces, the assembly was carried out by hand, the sedan from AMG differs in a stiffer suspension. In 2002, the S63AMG entered the scene, and in 2004 it was replaced by the S65AMG with a boost pressure of 1.5 bar, the M275 engine produces 612hp and 1200NM of torque - this allows you to gain one hundred kilometers in 4.4s after the start.
Diesel executive-class sedans do not enjoy significant success in the CIS, but such cars were often chosen by Europeans. Diesel OM613 with a volume of 3.2 liters produces 197 hp (204 after 2002), and the more powerful OM628 4.0 liters for 250 hp and 660 N. M, at the time of its appearance in 2000, was even the most powerful light diesel engine in the world. Diesels do not digest domestic fuel very well, which leads to malfunctions and malfunctions in the operation of injectors.
All C-class motors are equipped with a timing chain drive, it is recommended to change the chain every 150,000 runs. In our conditions, platinum-plated plugs serve 10,000 - 20,000, and there are two spark plugs for each cylinder of a German. It is better not to joke with candles, because if the fuel does not burn in the ignition chamber, it will burn out in the catalysts (there are two of them in Mercedes), and this will lead to their accelerated failure. One catalyst for a Mercedes in a two hundred and twentieth body costs $ 1,000. It is advisable to flush the fuel injectors every 40,000 km. The oil in the Mercedes engine should be changed every 10,000 - 12,000 km.
Ball joints of a sedan usually nurture 50-60 thousand. After 100 thousand run, it starts to leak steering rack... Brake discs on a heavy car wear out quite quickly, front and rear discs serve about 30 thousand. In Airmatic, a compressor breaks down, which costs $ 400.
Until 2003, five-speed boxes were installed on all Mercedes W220s, but in 2003 it was replaced by a seven-speed automatic.
Let's pay attention technical specifications Mercedes S-class W220 with 5.0 liter V8 engine - S500.
Specifications:
Engine: V8 5.0 petrol
Volume: 4966cube
Power: 306hp
Torque: 460N.M
Number of valves: 24v (three valves per cylinder)
Performance indicators:
Acceleration 0-100km: 6.5s
Maximum speed: 250km (electronically limited)
Average fuel consumption: 13.2L
Capacity fuel tank: 88L
Dimensions: 5038mm * 1855mm * 1444mm
Wheelbase: 2965mm
Curb weight: 1780kg
Ground clearance / clearance: 150mm in normal mode
The V8 S500 has a 97mm bore and 84mm stroke. Gear ratio main pair 2.82. The compression ratio is 10.0: 1, which allows you to easily fill 95 gasoline, and if necessary 92. The power steering is used as a power steering.
Modifications Mercedes S-class W220
Mercedes S 280 W220
Mercedes S 320 CDI W220
Mercedes S 320 CDI Long W220
Mercedes S 350 W220
Mercedes S 350 4MATIC W220
Mercedes W220 for 250 thousand rubles! Expenses for a year of ownership, and what kind of investments a car requires!
He was not a hero of jokes, but he managed to be noted in women's literature as an object of desire and appeared in a bunch of films. The company actively used product placement to promote the car to the masses. The massive rock-like ancestor in the face of the W140 was phenomenally prestigious, but not everyone wanted to own one. The new car was made a little smaller, a little lighter and much sleeker.
The approach paid off, the biggest "merc" sold like hot cakes in the States, where in the end they sold almost half of the total circulation of the car - 188 thousand out of 460. Of course, the owner had already driven such a car, and did not look like a hired driver of a successful person. The company realized that it was impossible to make the car too prestigious, and did not repeat any more mistakes. For those who needed a different image, we decided to revive the Maybach brand. In addition to a less massive design, less weight and a complete rejection of manual transmissions, the car is remembered for a few more points. First, the massive air suspension, which made the car both comfortable and pleasant to drive. Secondly, the unprecedented complication of the level of electrical equipment of the body and closely related to this factor the cost of maintenance, which has increased several times. And also an extremely unsuccessful body painting. This was the first time a car of this class had problems with reliability and corrosion.
This is not to say that the car received an unsuccessful status. Nobody can say that about a top-end Mercedes. But definitely the car turned out to be "topical", and not "timeless" like its other ancestors - not only the W140, but also earlier ones -, and.
One more important feature the two hundred and twentieth body was the appearance of all-wheel drive on the top sedan - before that, the option was available only for the E-class and SUVs. By the beginning of the 21st century, it turned out that all driving wheels were in demand not only by "jeepers" - they were to the liking of both "athletes" and those who operate a car in the north, in the mountains, or simply sometimes tow trailers (yes, in the States it is quite relevant for the S-class).
Pay attention to the special demand for cars with regular booking - no other car on secondary market not represented as widely in the armored version. And the booking here is factory-made, which means that the cars retain acceptable running characteristics and resource.
Armored Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse Guard
Breakdowns and problems in operation
Chassis
Technically, the car does not stand out too much from a number of other Mercedes models. The design is classic in almost everything, with time-tested solutions on hundreds of thousands of machines. Double wishbone in front, almost like a multi-link in the back. A serious difference from its predecessors and "curse", as I said, was the air suspension. Its additional elements, compressor, pipelines and the racks themselves turned out to be a very expensive "consumable", which, moreover, did not like dirty roads very much.
The reliability of very expensive air bellows was acceptable only when operating in a dry and clean climate, but in Europe, and even more so in Russia, the resource of a part was only a few years. Additional precautions, such as regularly washing the suspension, lubricating the cylinder with special compounds and installing casings, could extend the service life to five to six years, which is already good, but still the chances of seeing the car lying on its belly in the morning turned out to be high.
The cost of components is traditionally high - a compressor costs "only" 23 thousand rubles, but the price of a strut air spring starts from 80-120 thousand, and the price tag with a shock absorber is all 300. Yes, if you look carefully at the tables, this is more than some cost. the whole machine.
There are substitutes, but they are of limited availability, and the price still "bites" - two cylinders cost no less than 60 thousand rubles, and of acceptable quality - already closer to a hundred. The main consumable for slightly "current" racks is the compressor, which has to be changed frequently. Many machines are operated for years on half-killed racks, planting batteries and killing a couple of compressors a year.
Otherwise, the suspensions do not have any significant differences from the same E-class in terms of resource, unless you buy an armored car - there the suspension resource will be extremely small, and the price of some components is many times higher. By the way, if suddenly you have a Maybach, then some of the elements of the W140 and armored W220 suspensions are suitable for it, and the price gain for the bulkhead of the suspension of one axle will be ... about a million and a half. But even millionaires are not alien to life hacks.
Body and interior
It would seem that the company has never frankly released bad cars that would rot like a Zhiguli during perestroika. But at the turn of the century, there was a puncture. At first, it turned out to be not too corrosion-resistant, but overall its quality was acceptable. And now, the newest W220, the face of the brand, and suddenly ... In the third or fourth year of operation, the paintwork of the car loses its shine, the paint peels off, and rust creeps out from under it. This was a serious blow to the image, especially since the company did not have time to do anything with the painting process on the very running C-class W203, which was released in 2000, and its problem also affected.
This was fixed only in 2002-2003, when the painting technology was improved and the cars stopped rusting at an astonishing rate. In most of the United States, the problem did not manifest itself acutely - moreover, American cars often did just fine without enhanced anti-corrosion treatment, which manifests itself especially badly after bringing such a machine to Russia. "Americans" of the early years are strongly recommended to bypass the side a kilometer, unless, of course, you are not going to just put the car in the garage and admire it.
The low price of most of the copies on the "secondary" speaks precisely of the incipient problems with corrosion, and hence the loss of prestige. Fortunately, the power structure of the body is protected quite well, the side members do not fall off the cars and the floor does not fall, but for another ten years and ... I'm afraid it will be much more by that time.
But the interior is really good, especially on European cars with good trim levels. The design change had a positive effect on the interior comfort, besides, the interior became much more functional and safe. And it is made of high quality - even a driver's seat with a mileage of two hundred thousand kilometers can look great, unless there is perforated leather with ventilation, such a coating serves much less.
But the wear of the steering wheel cover does not mean record runs. If the interior is made of light leather, then the steering wheel will be in scuffs after one hundred thousand run, and the problem is especially pronounced if a woman with rings on her hands and long claws drives the car.
Otherwise, there is something to break down, but these are not prohibitive costs. The electrical system as a whole is not particularly stable, digital data transmission buses and block with SAM-modules are used here, the front and rear modules communicate with each other via an optical line. As well as on, problems due to unsuccessful lighting, disconnecting batteries on the go, short circuits can be extremely expensive. However, the average repair price is now relatively low and is in the range of 5-10 thousand rubles. The main thing is to prevent blocks from flooding with water and burning out contacts and boards.
Motors
Interestingly, against the background of other problems, the motors are ideally reliable here. About the M112 and M113 series engines, these V6 and V8 make up the bulk of the S-Class engines. They are very reliable, well-repaired, and have a large and predictable resource.
Diesel engines of the OM613 and OM648 series are also devoid of any serious problems. But the top-end turbodiesel V8 OM628 is strongly discouraged for purchase. Its problems begin with the current injectors and fuel injection pump failures, which leads to cracking of the cylinder head and pistons. Microcracks lead to increased pressure of crankcase gases, and this serves as the main indicator of the need for overhaul.
The top V12 gasoline engines are represented by two variants of the M137 engine, which in design resembles two M112s connected together - the same architecture of the block heads and general layout... The only major difference is the half-cylinder shutdown system at partial load, which allows fuel consumption to be reduced to the level of V8 models. The resource of an initially too long-stroke engine is less than that of a V8, and even the problems of overheating of such a complex design are very common, but in general it is a motor with good reliability. All of its problems are caused by the fact that it fits very badly into the engine compartment - it is too big for the W220.
As usual, the main enemy of all motors is overheating, and also various leaks and sensor failures, failure of catalysts with frequent misfiring, etc. But on most cars, motors still have a good resource margin. The cars were mostly taken care of, and the old engines do well for prolonged idling.
Transmission
There are no surprises here either - transmissions are traditionally reliable, including on all-wheel drive versions. Is that the cost of nodes front wheel drive in the secondary market is very large: roads and drives, and a gearbox, but breaking them is also not easy.
Automatic boxes broadcasts here are mainly of the 722.6 series, about which a lot has already been said, because it was also put on , and on , and on. The bulk of the cars produced after 2001 is devoid of most of the "childhood diseases" and with runs up to 250 thousand kilometers, there will be no special resource problems.
Sales market: Russia.
Fourth generation Mercedes-Benz The S-Class (W220) was introduced in 1998. In 2002, the model was restyled. The S-Class has undergone aesthetic changes. It can be easily distinguished from its predecessor by a slightly retouched front end with new bi-xenon headlamps, new taillights with four horizontal white stripes. The car also received wheel disks new design, new materials are used in the interior, more comfortable seats are installed. In terms of safety, the main innovation is the PRE-SAFE preventive driver and passenger protection system. The revamped engine lineup includes even more options available, the previous modifications have improved their characteristics, but there are also new ones, including the flagship versions of the S55 AMG with a bi-turbo V12 engine (500 hp) and the S65AMG L, whose power unit is increased to 612 hp. .with. Importantly, the optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive system with intelligent operating mode has been introduced, which works closely with the ESP system. The 4MATIC drive is available in the S350, S430 and S500 models.
The updated version of the S-Class W220 after modernization in 2002 received a number of improvements in equipment and comfort level. The interior uses more refined materials, and the redesigned center console now has a monitor with an increased diagonal of 16.5 cm. The car offers new front seats, guaranteeing more comfort with active driving and less fatigue on the way. Simple versions will offer a standard set of equipment: fabric seat upholstery, power accessories (glass, mirrors), leather steering wheel adjustable for tilt and reach, electric front seats, climate control. More expensive ones have leather interior and can be equipped with multicontour seats with massage and ventilation function, Keyless-Go system, automatic door closers, sunroof, memory of settings for the driver and passenger, an entertainment system for rear passengers and other equipment.
The previous initial petrol modification S320 (V6, 3.2 l, 224 hp) was replaced by the S350 with a 3.7 l engine and power increased to 245 hp. The S430 will offer the former 4.3-liter V8 with 279 hp. Even more attractive is the version of the S500 with a 5-liter V8 unit (306 hp) - it takes 6.5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h. The S55 AMG model closes the line of V8 engines - the forced 5.4-liter engine now produces not 360 hp. maximum power, as before, and 500 "forces", allowing the sedan to overcome the first "hundred" in just 4.8 seconds (the previous result - 6 seconds). To the top production model S600 L installed new engine 5.5 Bi-Turbo V12, which, in comparison with the previous 5.8 V12 unit (367 hp), also significantly increased the output (it reaches 500 hp). A more voluminous version 6.0 V12 is installed on the new flagship version of the S65 AMG L - here the engine power is increased to 612 "horses". Diesel versions include the most modest S320CDI with an economical 204 hp inline-six and the S400CDI with a 260 hp diesel V8. Depending on the modification, a 5-speed automatic or a 7-speed automatic (7G-Tronic) transmission was installed on the car.
Front independent suspension on double wishbones and rear independent multi-link endow Mercedes-Benz S-Class(W220) high driving performance... The car offers Airmatic air suspension, which makes the ride as comfortable as possible. Also available is the active hydraulic suspension ABC (Active Body Control), which appeared for the first time on the Mercedes-Benz W220 in the S600 version (optional for the S500) and provides even greater comfort. The electronics control the vehicle loading, movement, speed and acceleration, adjusting the chassis in real time - changing the ground clearance, increasing or decreasing the rigidity of each strut separately, thereby dampening body "pecks" during hard braking, rolls in turns. In addition to the standard version with a body length of 5040 mm, a 120 mm long version with the designation L (Long) was offered. The wheelbase is 2965 and 3085 mm, respectively. The mass of the sedan, depending on the modification, is 1770-1935 kg, the carrying capacity is 525 kg. The luggage compartment has a volume of 500 liters.
Safety Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) 2002-2005 meets the most stringent requirements of its time. Among the innovations, it should be noted the appearance of a rollover sensor, which is responsible for the deployment of airbags to protect the head (curtain airbags). ESP and Brake Assist are now integrated in new system preventive safety of the driver and passengers PRE-SAFE, which receives information from a variety of sensors for early detection of the risk of an accident and timely preparation passive systems security. The equipment of the car also includes a radar cruise control capable of keeping the required distance from the vehicle in front, operating at a speed of 30 to 180 km / h. Adaptive front and side airbags provide reliable protection for the driver and passengers. The body of the S-Class (W220) is designed to minimize the risk of side impact injuries.
Read completelyThe debut of the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz S-class with the factory designation W220 took place in 1998, compared to its predecessor, the steel is slightly smaller, but noticeably more technologically advanced. Since 2003, the sedan began to install the 4Matic all-wheel drive transmission, and mechanical box on the contrary, they were excluded from the equipment list.
The production of the model was carried out until 2005, and the total circulation was 485 thousand units.
The "fourth" Mercedes-Benz S-class is a four-door executive sedan, available in short and long wheelbase versions. Vehicle length - from 5042 to 5164 mm, height - 1453 mm, width - 1855 mm, wheelbase - from 2864 to 3086 mm. The curb weight of the "German" varies from 1770 to 1855 kg, depending on the modification.
Under the hood of the Mercedes-Benz W220, V-shaped "sixes" with a volume of 2.8 to 3.8 liters were installed, issuing from 197 to 245 Horse power power. The V8 engines had a volume of 4.3 and 5.0 liters, and the power of 279 and 306 "horses", respectively. The top-of-the-line S 600 was powered by a 5.8-liter V12 twin-turbocharged engine with 500 horsepower. There were also turbodiesels with a volume of 3.2 and 4.0 liters with a capacity of 197 to 250 horsepower.
Besides, the lineup"Special class" was replenished with "charged" AMG-versions, which sported engines producing from 360 to 612 "horses". Two gearboxes were offered - a 5- or 7-band "automatic", rear-wheel drive or full 4Matic.
The fourth generation Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan was the first of the models to get Airmatic air suspension, which has fixed settings for different driving styles by changing the pressure in the shock absorbers. Brakes on all wheels are disc, front - ventilated.
The "fourth" S-class had a number of features, one of which can be called a lot of different electronic systems... Among them are air suspension, radar cruise control system, computer system stabilization, driver assistance during hard braking, proprietary 4Matic all-wheel drive and much more.
Mercedes in the two hundred and twentieth body was presented at the very end of 1998 at the Paris Motor Show. The S-class W220 replaced the previous model with the W140 body index. Interesting, but in comparison with, new car did not increase, but decreased in size, the length decreased by 120mm - this angered the fans of the brand. It is worth noting that after the debut of the sharp demand model did not follow, a good-steady demand from the client appeared in 2001. Over seven years of production, 485,000 executive sedans were assembled, and in 2005 production was stopped. In 2001, a twelve-cylinder version was introduced, which received the nickname "six hundred", popular name the car owes an engine volume of 6 liters. Given the year of its debut, the flagship Mercedes had to compete first with the first generation, and then with the second, the same is true of the Bavarian flagship models E38 and the E65 that appeared in 2001.
Appearance:
Unlike the previous generation, there was no coupe among the C-class bodies, because since 1996 coupes have been produced as a separate class - CL. The buyer could choose a sedan with a regular and extended base. The longer version, denoted with the letter L, was 120mm longer. Already in basic configuration there is xenon optics, and a bi-xenon was also offered as additional equipment. In 2002, a restyling was carried out, the updated Mercedes is easiest to recognize by the thin, transparent stripes on taillights. Standard machines put on tires 225/60 R16.
Salon:
As an optional equipment for Mercedes, an Elcode key card was offered, which made it possible to get into the salon without pressing the alarm key fob, while the engine was started without a key. 
The seats and the steering wheel of the Mercedes are equipped with memory, as soon as the driver inserted the key into the ignition switch (in the base there is a traditional key), the steering wheel takes the last programmed position, and when muffling it moves closer to the panel to facilitate disembarking from behind the wheel. The steering wheel itself is adjusted using servo drives. There is a special button under the driver's seat - Dynamic, this function pumps up the lateral support rollers in tight turns - when better retention of the driver's body is required. The keys for the electric drive of the chair, according to Mercedes, are made in the form of an armchair and are located on the door card. There is already heating in the database, but on many used cars there are chairs with ventilation and massage functions. Climate control and cruise control Distronic, which is able to keep the distance to the car driving in front, is included in the package of the most basic W220. The integrated Pre Safe system works for safety, which in the event of an inevitable collision or rollover tightens the seat belts, sets all the seats to the optimal position and closes the sunroof with windows. On the center console there is a triangular hazard warning button, which was previously installed on many sedans of the brand (W140, W124 and others). 
To the right of the emergency button there is a central locking button, parking sensors shutdown and a rear curtain servo button. To the left of the emergency gang triangle there is a button for reclining the headrests of the rear sofa. Comfort in the cabin is also ensured by special heat-retaining glasses, which also protect passengers from ultraviolet radiation. According to the brand's tradition, the parking brake is operated with a scissor. As an option for the Mercedes in the two hundred and twentieth body, a "closer" of doors and trunk lids is offered - this is a premium option that speaks of a high class of car.
The back seat is also equipped with electric drives and all possible options provided for those sitting in front (massage and ventilation). Sitting in the back seat of the Long version can easily cross legs. Mercedes' luggage compartment holds 500 liters and a full spare wheel.
Technical part and characteristics of Mercedes S-class W220
The Mercedes s-class W220 became the first model of the brand on which the Airmatic air suspension was already installed in the base, which is able to change the degree of comfort of the chassis, as well as the height of the ground clearance. Upon reaching a speed of 140 kilometers per hour, the car "squats" by 15mm, which gives more stability. Note that cars for the USA do not squat by 15mm, but only by 5mm. At an additional cost, the Active Body Control suspension was offered, which proved to be more reliable than the Airmatic. Active Body Control was installed by default only on the top-end modification - S600. ESP (road stability system) and Brake Assist (a system that recognizes a sharp, but weak pressure on the gas pedal and increases the effectiveness of the brakes by raising the pressure in the circuit) are available on the most basic modifications. In 2002, the 4 Matic all-wheel drive system appeared, so the W220 became the first executive-class Mercedes with all-wheel drive. According to experts, the two hundred and twentieth all-wheel drive brings no more problems and costs than a rear-wheel drive car.
The least powerful gasoline version of the Mercedes C-class was the S280 model with an M112 engine with 204hp and 270NM. The demand for the S280 was so small that the model was soon discontinued. It is quite difficult to come across a pre-owned S280 today. The S320 was produced from 1998 to 2002, the 3.2l V6 engine develops 224hp and 315NM of torque. In 2002, the S320 gave way to the S350 with a 3.7L and 245HP engine.
It so happened that executive sedans with eight cylinders under the hood are in great respect. The S430 with V8 produces 279hp and 400NM of thrust - this allows you to dial the first hundred in 7.5s, the maximum speed is electronically limited to 250km. The S500 hides an M113 series V8 engine with 306hp and 460Nm of torque under the hood. The 500th accelerates to the first hundred in 6.5 seconds. The most prestigious S600 with a volume of 5786 cubes develops 367 horses and 530 N.M, but after the modernization of 2002, the six hundredth received two turbines, the power increased to 500hp.
In 1999, the S55AMG appeared with a V8 engine for 360 forces, the assembly was carried out by hand, the sedan from AMG differs in a stiffer suspension. In 2002, the S63AMG entered the scene, and in 2004 it was replaced by the S65AMG with a boost pressure of 1.5 bar, the M275 engine produces 612hp and 1200NM of torque - this allows you to gain one hundred kilometers in 4.4s after the start.
Diesel executive-class sedans do not enjoy significant success in the CIS, but such cars were often chosen by Europeans. Diesel OM613 with a volume of 3.2 liters produces 197 hp (204 after 2002), and the more powerful OM628 4.0 liters for 250 hp and 660 N. M, at the time of its appearance in 2000, was even the most powerful light diesel engine in the world. Diesels do not digest domestic fuel very well, which leads to malfunctions and malfunctions in the operation of injectors.
All C-class motors are equipped with a timing chain drive, it is recommended to change the chain every 150,000 runs. In our conditions, platinum-plated plugs serve 10,000 - 20,000, and there are two spark plugs for each cylinder of a German. It is better not to joke with candles, because if the fuel does not burn in the ignition chamber, it will burn out in the catalysts (there are two of them in Mercedes), and this will lead to their accelerated failure. One catalyst for a Mercedes in a two hundred and twentieth body costs $ 1,000. It is advisable to flush the fuel injectors every 40,000 km. The oil in the Mercedes engine should be changed every 10,000 - 12,000 km.
Ball joints of a sedan usually nurture 50-60 thousand. After 100 thousand mileage, the steering rack begins to leak. Brake discs on a heavy car wear out quite quickly, front and rear discs serve about 30 thousand. In Airmatic, a compressor breaks down, which costs $ 400.
Until 2003, five-speed boxes were installed on all Mercedes W220s, but in 2003 it was replaced by a seven-speed automatic.
Let's pay attention to the technical Mercedes characteristics S-class W220 with 5.0 liter V8 engine - S500.
Specifications:
Engine: V8 5.0 petrol
Volume: 4966cube
Power: 306hp
Torque: 460N.M
Number of valves: 24v (three valves per cylinder)
Performance indicators:
Acceleration 0-100km: 6.5s
Maximum speed: 250km (electronically limited)
Average fuel consumption: 13.2L
Fuel tank capacity: 88L
Body:
Dimensions: 5038mm * 1855mm * 1444mm
Wheelbase: 2965mm
Curb weight: 1780kg
Ground clearance / clearance: 150mm in normal mode
The V8 S500 has a 97mm bore and 84mm stroke. A gear ratio of the main pair 2.82. The compression ratio is 10.0: 1, which allows you to easily fill 95 gasoline, and if necessary 92. The power steering is used as a power steering.
Price
Today the price for a well-maintained Mercedes s-class W220 is $ 20,000 - $ 35,000.
