It is no longer a new Mercedes 221 5th generation of business sedans, it amazes with its power and handling. The quietness and comfort in the cabin makes these cars popular 13 years later, since the release of the first w221 s500. The predecessor of the w221 is.
Model history
Development of the new 63 amg began in the late 90s, its design changed from 2000 to 2003, and the final version was shown in Germany only in 2005. At the end of the year, the first CL class coupes appeared. In 2006, brabus showed the world a fully armored version (for officials). Guard pullman w221 withstands the onslaught of armor-piercing bullets and grenades, it is still the best offer from a mercedes benz s 600 in its class.
In 2007, a thorough restyling of the mercedes benz s 600 was carried out, the car had the following options:
- Four-wheel drive.
- New electrical systems for interior convenience.
- Powerful 231 horsepower V6 engine.
- Diesel engines V6 and V8.
- LED headlights.
- The original exhaust pipe.
- Lamps that independently regulate the degree of illumination of the road.
- Cruise control.
- System emergency braking.
- * Dead * zones control system.
The W221 4matic was produced until the end of 2013, then the new B222 model came.
Exterior
The body, even in the w221 long version, looks sporty. After restyling, LED streamlined headlights, taillights are separated by white stripes, small elements are covered with chrome. Mercedes 221 got common features with Maybach, widened fenders and large wheels with easily alloy rims. The body length in the short version of the Mercedes 221, 5 m 7 cm, 5 m 20 cm long, the weight of the unarmored car is 2 tons.
Reinforced spar structure provides a safety margin for the car. For antiradar in windshield there is a window. Rear view cameras on the bumper are installed as standard. The parktronic system will help you park even the Long version, in the narrowest space.
Interior
The interior of a mercedes benz even in the minimum configuration looks rich. The door does not need to be slammed, the door closers will pull the door themselves. The seats are adjustable in length and height, memory for two drivers is installed. The fit is comfortable as on an expensive leather sofa. Electric steering wheel configurable on departure.
IN long version there will be no problems with space for rear passengers in the cabin, the Mercedes 221 is designed for this. The seats are electrically adjustable and the front seats can be moved to provide more legroom. Depending on the equipment, there is heating, ventilation and massage function. Separate climate control, TVs in the headrests, reading light, adjustable headrest and an ashtray with a cigarette lighter will make long trips comfortable. The torpedo and interior are covered with natural leather, wood inserts are varnished. Control buttons are chrome plated.
Control unit on driver's door:
- Backrest adjustment.
- Tilt angle.
- Lower seat cushion height.
- 3 zone heating.
- 4 windows.
- Folding mirror button.
To the left of the steering wheel is located parking brake, headlight control unit w221 s500. A very light multifunction steering wheel, under it is a petal (instead of an automatic transmission selector) with its help you can switch to the modes - sport, speaker, reverse speed, parking.
Joystick controls the multimedia screen below the steering wheel. It controls audio, video, phone via bluetooth function and reflects the status of w221 s500. When you turn on the reverse gear, the mirrors are lowered, from the side from which the Mercedes sees the obstacle.
The large armrest has a large and small compartment, above it is a built-in phone, covered in leather.
Engines
The most common motor in 221, atmospheric engine from mercedes V8, volume 5.5 l, 388 horse power... There are V6 3.5 L, V8 4.5 L, V12 with two turbines, petrol and diesel, and a tuning version of the S class with the AMG badge.
Diesel engines are more economical, but more expensive to maintain on a brabus mercedes w221:
3 liter V6 with 235 and 240 horsepower
4 liter V8 with 320 horsepower.
Problems and faults
Multi-link rear suspension with multiple levers for a smooth ride. After 150 thousand mileage, the stabilizer fails, surrounded by rubber bands welded into it. If the rubber bands are damaged, the entire stabilizer block must be replaced.
Brake discs are changed every 80 thousand. Air strut for Mercedes 2008 are changed only in assembly. Only originals for 221 should be installed, Chinese ones will have to be changed every month. Air bellows are changed separately from the shock absorbers. The air suspension requires constant maintenance and requires regular replacement of the compressor, oil separator, dirt separator and filters.
Without overhaul with regular maintenance Mercedes 221 can drive up to 150 thousand km. The main problem of mercedes benz is the gearbox, despite the fact that it was installed on many w221 63 amg models, many problems in it have not yet been eliminated. In order to avoid breakdowns, the oil in the automatic transmission must be changed every 70 thousand kilometers.
When operating the s500 on bad roads, with a low rubber profile, the air suspension is restored every 50 thousand, after 200 thousand mileage. The distributor Mercedes w221 to be replaced 130-150 thousand, 4matic fuses every 100 thousand.
Chassis
Mercedes 221 is equipped with air suspension, it is installed for both gasoline and diesel versions... The Airmatic system hydraulically operates the steel suspension springs, helps the car to roll in corners, maintain directional stability and adjust the ground clearance with a button.
In the base of the gelding in the back of 221 is equipped rear wheel drive, four-wheel drive became available for purchase since 2006. Cars with powerful 12 cylinder engine are equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-Tronic, 4MATIC hybrid models are equipped with a Sport automatic transmission.
The Direct Select function allows you to control the box from the right paddle. Cars with V6 and V8 were supplied with a 5-speed automatic transmission gear.
The S 600 guard rides very smoothly despite its low rubber profile and 20-inch disc diameter. About some cars they say it drives slowly or quickly, but here the dynamics are * solid *. The gas pedal is responsive, even with its large weight, has dimensions (5096-2120-1485), turns the Mercedes in 221 body without side roll.
At the wheel, you want to go slowly so that all participants go around this expensive sedan, and at the same time no one honks after. The car holds the road well, while driving, motion sickness from the air suspension is felt, in order to make the car stiffer, you need to transfer it to sport mode. Passport data on acceleration 5.5 s to 100 km per hour. The speed in the cabin is not felt.
Mercedes 221 (body W211): photo, car price
September 2005 was the starting point for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the back of the W221, it happened on Frankfurt Motor Show... It has become the benchmark for all executive cars in the world. And this is not casual, German automotive specialists did a good job on it.
New modifications have appeared in the line from S300 Long to S600 Long. Main base model became S350. Gearboxes are only automated, with five and seven shifting steps. There are several types of engines to choose from, from four-cylinder two hundred and four strong, to eight-cylinder with a power of 517 hp. (there are models with enhanced power capabilities).
This car has embodied all possible and impossible fantasies of the most sophisticated motorists. From the control system to the interior, everything is done for people. Elite class, you can't argue with that.
Acceleration to hundreds in less than 5.5 seconds, BrakeAssistPlus system (distribution of braking force from several parameters), NightViewAssist (night vision to assist the driver), control of car systems through a convenient COMAND. In general, if you do not start reading the instructions, you may not learn a lot about the buttons and functions that the car is practically stuffed with. Particularly interesting and pleasant is the function of massage on chairs, with several modes.
The design of the new Mercedes 221 has become much more attractive, apparently a tribute to fashion, impetuous and solid. At high speeds, nothing will disturb the silence in the cabin, not even the wind; the ticking of a clock will be the loudest.
Those who decide to go for a car of this Mercedes line, then actually understand that the purchase is worth it. No other car has become as beloved as the Mercedes S-Class W221.
Daimler AG never has a bad car. Not even the best top-end W220, about all the advantages and, at one time, put all competitors on the blades. And the company made the most serious conclusions from such a “failure”. New S-class in the back of the W221 has changed beyond recognition.
Instead of a relatively compact body - the largest possible, the engine compartment was originally designed for V12 engines, and in general it is more spacious. More reliable pneumatics, even better comfort, new class in equipment and more comfort and dynamics.
At the same time, the power of the base motors has been slightly increased. Now the "minimum" gasoline engine developed 231 liters. with., and the more common V 6 3.5 - all 272, while lovers of economical movement were left with diesel and hybrid versions. At the same time, the mass was even slightly reduced in the "base", but the number additional equipment has grown, so that, in general, cars in real trim levels have become noticeably heavier. Of course, the armored and Pullmann variants of the W 221 were also available from the factory. However, the car was still positioned as a luxurious personal car, not a limousine. Like its ancestor in the W 220, the new S-class has proven popular in the United States as a car for the driver who sits behind the wheel.
The appearance of a fresh line of engines and transmissions was timed to the release of the new top. The seven-speed automatic transmissions of the 722.9 series and the latest motors of the M272 and M273 series at that time were initially presented as a serious advantage in comparison with the old line of M112 / M113 motors and automatic transmissions of the 722.6 series, but it quickly became clear that.
In the photo: Mercedes-Benz S 350 (W221) ‘2005–09
However, if we talk about the quality of the car in general, then it has grown significantly. The comments to the paintwork were taken into account in the most serious way, the pneumatic and electrical systems were completely redesigned to increase their survivability. At the same time, the suspension was made stronger and more comfortable. Many years later, these cars still look solid and expensive. And they are still driven by very serious people, although the minimum price of a car has already dropped to the level of Lada Vesta or Kia Rio in top-end configuration. Why do people generally still prefer a new and unpretentious car to such a chic limousine from a reputable manufacturer? The answer is below.
In the photo: Mercedes-Benz S 600 (W221) '2009-13
Body and interior
The quality of the body painting and treatment was taken very seriously this time. Even cars from the South of the United States have decent anti-corrosion protection, not to mention dealerships with Russian ancestry. Corrosion, of course, occurs, but mainly these are the consequences of paint chips in vulnerable places: on the doors, on the edges of the fenders, door openings, the hood, in the places where clips are installed for fastening plastic body parts. And corrosion is usually minimal, such cars are monitored very well and all problem areas are repainted right away - the car looks like new for many years. Why else is it needed at all?
Engines:
from 3 l to 5.5 l
from 231 hp up to 517 hp
Over time, other elements of the body also wear out. The headlights are dim, the windows are rubbed, the chrome fades. And they are also destroyed plastic parts "Bottom" - lockers and anthers. Less common are cases of peeling of the soundproofing coatings of the rear arches and bottom, this is little noticeable at first and usually leads to extensive damage to the paintwork in places that are closed from sight. Aluminum front end parts when operating in Moscow may have corrosion problems near attachment points, for example, at the screws or rivets of the hood hinges. They are worth checking, because the cost of these elements is really "premium" - so, a new hood costs more than a hundred thousand rubles. It is clear that you can find cheaper for disassembly, but the cost of the original forms the corresponding pricing policy of "gray" sellers.
The interior and body equipment are generally not a hassle, but it is worth carefully checking the condition of the trapezium of the wipers - it is prone to souring. Also, do not forget to assess the condition of the drainage under the windshield - there are a lot of electronics here, then this will lead to big expenses, and it is difficult to eliminate the part, you often have to "punch" the drainage tubes from below.
The resource of the heating system fan is about six to eight years, which is quite decent, but the replacement price is too high. The pneumatic valves of the climate control are separate for the front and rear rows of seats, and if the front one is located quite traditionally, in the engine compartment, and can only leak, then the rear row system is in a niche front wheel and corny turns sour from dirt and moisture.
In the photo: Mercedes-Benz S 550 (W221) '2009-13
The automatic door closer system is very reliable, but you don't need to worry about periodic, but rare malfunctions on aged cars. There can be a lot of reasons: from low voltage to on-board network to dirty pneumatics, moisture in the system and similar indirect trifles. Perfectionists suffer from very high costs - actuators are usually replaced complete with locks, the PSE pump also costs a lot, and the electronic filling, from microswitches to the control unit, can also fail. A complete system rarely fails, but over time the number of failures increases. A neat bulkhead with cleaning often helps.
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In the photo: Torpedo Mercedes-Benz S 500 (W221) "2005–09
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In the photo: Interior Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG (W221) "2006–09
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In the photo: Torpedo Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG (W221) "2006–09
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In the photo: Interior Mercedes-Benz S 350 (W221) "2005–09
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Photo: Interior of Mercedes-Benz S 500 (W221) "2005–09
In the salons of cars that are used as personal ones, they do not complain about the quality of the elements, but they usually workplace the driver can not stand it. The trims of the driver's seat and steering wheel are being rented, scuffs appear on the door trim and steering column switch. Sometimes the driver's door window lifter surrenders to a run of a hundred thousand kilometers. But the rear shelf and drawers under the seats begin to knock corny with age. Panoramic sunroof dislikes dusty roads and poor maintenance.
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Photo: Salon Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG (W221) "2009-10
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In the photo: Interior Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG (W221) "2009-10
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In the photo: Torpedo Mercedes-Benz S 600 (W221) "2009–13
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Photo: Salon Mercedes-Benz S 600 (W221) "2009–13
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Photo: Interior Mercedes-Benz S 600 (W221) "2009–13
For the rest ... If there are any sounds or noises on the move, it is a consequence of damage or careless assembly after repair or maintenance. Problems with the electrics of the passenger compartment are rare and usually it is a malfunction of the airbags or the steering wheel button block. Yes more multimedia system still a little, but it fails, as in all machines with complex complexes.
Electrical and electronics
Most electronic components and wiring are very sensitive to moisture in the flooring, and the slightest problem in this area (usually due to clogged drainage, which I mentioned above), the number of problems increases by orders of magnitude. Electric seat drives, cabin comfort units, climate control, navigation and multimedia begin to fail.
In the photo: Mercedes-Benz S 500 (W221) ‘2005–09
Front cost xenon headlight
Price for original:
88 369 rubles
Optics, which also need to be examined carefully, are simply expensive, complex, and there are almost no non-originals for them. In front, in bi-xenon headlights, the reflector burns out and the light switching unit fails, the headlight and ignition unit also fails - their tightness is not absolute, most often this happens after washing or getting into a puddle. IN taillights the LEDs go out little by little, and sometimes the whole lamp suddenly stops showing signs of life. Only opening or replacement helps, dremel to help you. Non-original Taiwanese are noticeably different in appearance and quality.
Pictured: Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG (W221) '2009-10
The condition of the radiator fans will tell a lot about the operating style of the car, if the car stood for hours waiting for its VIP-client with the engine turned on in any heat, then the wear of the fans will tell about this better than the mileage readings. On average, fans need to be replaced already at the fifth or eighth year of life. If we neglect the replacement, then there will be a lot of "surprises", both from the motor with automatic transmission and from other systems.
In general, the manufacturing quality of the wiring and all the electronics is very high, the number of failures even on “killed” copies with runs over 300 thousand km is almost zero. Unless the driver's door wiring may already fail - the bending part of the harness breaks, and in the engine compartment, the insulation of the wires often loses its elasticity from heating.
And over time, the engine control unit for the M272, M273 and all other gasoline engines and the "small" 2.1 diesel engine starts to malfunction. In a diesel engine, this is a design flaw of the unit itself and it manifests itself almost always, but in gasoline units the reason is usually a constantly high temperature and a gradual loss of tightness, which ultimately leads to either the loss of contacts inside the block, or to large-scale corrosion.
Sometimes the reason is chip tuning, while the control unit case is opened from one side. Unfortunately, it is not so easy to open the cover and fix it, often inexperienced craftsmen simply tear off the microcircuits from the board together with the cover when trying to repair. The price of the original block is for a hundred thousand and from twenty thousand for a used one, which will still need to open and flash the "correct" software. By the way, often failures of the control unit lead to problems of the "hardware" of the motor - its design is very "delicate". In the S-class, the malfunction appears more often than in the E-class due to the peculiarities of the operation of such cars. And the point here is not only that official cars “thresh” for a long time at idle - they also have more powerful air conditioners, and the temperature engine compartment in the end it is much higher.
Pictured: Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC (W221) ‘2006–09
Relatively frequent failures aBS sensors are primarily associated with the operation of the air suspension and the wiring features - it turns out to be long and often damaged. The masters know about the problem. It is treated quite inexpensively when it comes to restoration, and not particularly budgetary if the sensor changes with the wiring assembly, and the price of the issue is from 5 thousand rubles.
Suspensions, brakes and steering
You can not expect any special dirty tricks from this side. Suspensions are unified with armored and long wheelbase versions, so that on "ordinary" short sedans and "longs" it has a very large margin of safety. The price, of course, bites, besides the ball joints change along with the levers, but collective farming is also widely used with the replacement of the actual joints and silent blocks. The price of the issue is only 2,500-3,000 rubles for the restoration of the lever, against 20-25 thousand for a new one.
Front air suspension cost
Price for original:
66 867 rubles
More criticism is caused by the air suspension, at the age of five the risk of its failure increases from "unlikely" to "we will be waiting one of these days", and then everything depends on the way of solving the problem. If there are new original racks, the compressor and its filter are in order and the sensors are intact, then they forget about the suspension for another five years. But more often restoration games begin, since the price of the issue is more than 120 thousand per wheel. They are usually covered in pairs: two across in case of simple exhaustion of the resource and two along after an unsuccessful hit in the pits. In this case, pneumatics add a little unpredictability to the level of comfort and safety of the machine.
In the photo: Mercedes-Benz S 550 (W221) ‘2006–09
There are a minimum of claims to the brakes. Failure of the ABS unit occurs, but not too often, and there are enough contract parts. Sensors sometimes fail. Otherwise, there is only one complaint: a small resource of pads, the original ones simply “burn” with active movement in the city, often the resource from replacement to replacement is 20 thousand kilometers. Powerful motors and heavy weight play a role.
The steering is exemplary reliable, except that the power steering pump resource is expectedly small, the weight and width of the rubber of a typical W 221 are already affected.
Transmission
If we are talking about rear-wheel drive cars, then everything is extremely reliable. Well, except for the automatic transmission itself. Resource cardan shafts with powerful motors is too small, about 80-100 thousand kilometers, but they lend themselves well to repair.
On four-wheel drive cars, problems should not be expected from the side of the distributor, it is just quite reliable and capable of "going out" a couple of hundred thousand kilometers with a "native" chain and bearings. The intermediate wheel drive shaft is passed through the engine crankcase, and the bearings fail relatively quickly, and the motor itself can be damaged. And it is not always possible to replace the bearings, they literally "bake" on their seatsx.
Pictured: Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC (W221) ‘2006–09
On the S 500 with M278 engines and cars with M275 and M156 engines, there is also rear gear, he may start to lose oil after long runs on high speed, and after the loss of oil, it simply fails. On AMG-versions, cases of simple "folding" of the gearbox are not uncommon. There is enough "foolishness" in the motors, especially after light tuning.
With V 12 motors installed old automatic transmission series 722.6, however, with such power, all its problems with a small resource of blocking linings for gas turbine engines are many times complicated, and it cannot be said that it is problem-free and runs for a long time. Rather, on the contrary, the resource before the bulkhead was reduced to 100-120 thousand kilometers, and the likelihood of spontaneous breakdown, again, increased, despite the strengthening and powerful cooling. With frequent oil changes (every 30 thousand km or more) and a neat driving style, the resource is still decent, but cars that have passed more than 200 thousand km without an automatic transmission bulkhead are practically not found.
However, with 722.9 - a new seven-speed automatic transmission, which was initially considered one of the "chips" of the model, 221 was even less lucky. Unsuccessful design, constantly overheated valve body, oil contamination, low clutch life. All this, and even a bunch of "childhood diseases" of the design from the very beginning prevented most owners from enjoying the car. Almost all automatic transmissions were repaired under warranty, with the replacement of valve bodies, torque converters, and sometimes assemblies.
The pre-styling W 221 had the earliest revision of this automatic transmission, all other bodies, the E- and C-class, received this unit much later and in a modified form. Problems were fixed, and now even early revisions of this box can be considered quite satisfactory in terms of availability and number of failures. If, of course, the car has passed all the recall campaigns.
Rear cost cardan shaft
Price for original:
81,134 rubles
Unfortunately, there are many owners who, as a matter of special pride, present the fact that they refused all upgrades and repairs, since the mileage of their cars is less than 50 thousand kilometers. And among the cars from the United States, there are also similar "unique". Now such a "low-run" car is a very convenient tool for pumping money out of car services. The box will break for sure - there is no doubt about it for a minute. With a "competent" calculation of the price of spare parts for the overhaul of the automatic transmission, it turns out about 300 thousand rubles, not counting the work. But if the approach is correct without quotes, then the amount is reduced by about three times. But all the same, such cars should be avoided: if there are no records of work on automatic transmission in the service book, this is a reason to be wary.
By the way, this automatic transmission has a very durable mechanical part, so that it transfers powerful motors an order of magnitude better than its predecessor. The turbocharged S 500 with the M278 engine get along well with it, no worse than the much less powerful S 350 with the M272 engine. Today, automatic transmission is the largest headache these machines, in addition to the constant risk of "motor" problems. In addition to the factory "upgrade", it is strongly recommended that frequent replacement oil, low-temperature box thermostat, large additional heat exchanger and additional external filter fine oil cleaning. In general, a complete set of improvements for modern loaded automatic transmissions of any brand.
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The "title" motors of the M272 and M273 series have already been repeatedly criticized for the quality of the design and its resource, high price and low timing resource, unsuccessful intake manifold, weak catalysts, leaks and risk of piston group scuffing. More details can be viewed or reviews of any Mercedes cars, for example - or.
In the S-class, the problems are complicated long work on idle for "office" cars, overheating of the engine compartment, dense layout of the cooling system, fan and ECU failures, and large mass cars. As a result of scuffing on M273 and other aluminum V 8s, it is a very common phenomenon here, and there are many cars that gradually smoke over the years, consuming a liter or another of oil per thousand kilometers, since overhaul is several times more expensive than any "refills".
Motors V 12 of the M275 series are based on the design of the older engines of the M112 / M113 series, but in practice they do not differ in the reliability of the latter. The complexity of the design, the density of the layout and heavy loads do their job. On these engines, problems with scuffing of the piston group are much less common, but in total they generate no less difficulties. The liquid-cooled supercharging system requires attention in age, the poor location of the turbines affects their resource. The advantages can only be attributed to a noticeably greater resource, provided that it is carefully operated, but there will be no gain in terms of costs. If, of course, the buyer of a car with a V 12 thinks about costs at all.
Under the hood Mercedes-Benz S 600 (W221) ‘2005–09
Fresher motors have appeared on restyled cars since 2010. First of all, these are the "direct" CGI-versions of the V 6 units of the M 276 series, which can be considered one of the most successful gasoline engines for the W 221 as well as the new V 8 series M278.
V 6 new series They differ not only in direct injection, they have a different angle of camber of the cylinder block, a simpler timing and, in principle, simple cast-iron liners instead of thin fragile alusil. As a result, the number of refusals for piston group almost zero, but a few more problems are caused by a power system with piezo injectors. There were some difficulties with the timing resource, tensioners were changed on the motors. Due to the very low operating pressure of the oil pump, problems also occur, the unit has become more sensitive to overheating and the type of oil used. But in general, the difficulties of these engines are solved under warranty and are not fatal.
Under the hood Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTec (W221) ‘2010-13
V 8 series M278 with turbocharging is much more economical than its predecessors in the face of M273. But, unlike those engines, it has a power system, again with direct injection and turbocharging. At the same time, the nozzles are piezoceramic, with a limited resource and prone to failures, very afraid of overheating. The problems are the same as. Well, it was not without turbocharging, which also increases the risk of failures. The timing resource has even decreased due to the unsuccessful design of the phase shifters, here their resource is often less than 60 thousand kilometers. While cars with these motors are relatively young, but we can already say that they have not become more reliable than the M273, they simply added new ones to the problems of the old family. They say that if not for the M271, then the M278 would have been the company's worst unit in the last decade.
Summary
If we talk about the quality of the car in general, then it is undoubtedly more than decent. A somewhat gloomy design successfully sets off the luxury of the interior and high quality workmanship. And already its eternal competitor in the face of the "seven" BMW "two hundred and twenty-first" simply laid on the shoulder blades. The Mercedes turned out to be both more powerful and more comfortable, and the complexity of the design is successfully combined with high quality workmanship. Only the aggregate base, designed for much milder operating conditions than prevailing in Russia, let down. However, if you do not try to buy all the very best, then they look great and diesel motors, and new gasoline V 6. Most likely, there will be no global problems with them, and the car will not fail at the most crucial moment. And for fans of the very-very good news, the V 12 has a good resource. If you maintain it carefully, you will hardly have to urgently look for a replacement motor.
Pictured: Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG (W221) ‘2006–09
The main thing is to try not to buy cars of legal entities, often their working conditions were extremely difficult. Immediately count on a bulkhead of the entire transmission, motors and a bunch of related problems. Well, for legal purity cars also need to be monitored: the car is still in demand among hijackers, many cars have a very strange pedigree, which does not always pass the check in the traffic police.
Well, do not count on the operating price of a small car, because, most likely, even a list of "finishing" work when buying will pull at the price of a good car, not to mention taxes, gasoline, insurance and inevitable repairs.
Would you buy yourself an S-Class?
Executive sedan Mercedes-Benz S-Class The W221 has always been part of the elite of the global automotive industry. All generations of the illustrious car were examples of advanced technologies that later appeared on the cars of other manufacturers. Next, we will talk about typical problems used Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the back of W221.
Model history
The new generation of the W221 sedan appeared on the market with an unspoken motto: more size, dynamics, comfort. Base engine for him was a three-liter gasoline "six" with a capacity of 231 hp.
According to experts, the generation in the back of the W221 is in many ways superior to its predecessors: the resource of air suspension and electrical systems has increased, paintwork... Quite a few of the used items are in very decent condition. However, despite this, the eyes of motorists are increasingly directed to new budget foreign cars that are in the same price range with the legendary sedan. The reason for this is clear - the expensive repair of a German car, not devoid of weaknesses.
Typical body malfunctions
The most problematic areas of the "elderly" Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 can be found only in places of paint chips: on the hood, in doorways and fender edges. Some cars on the bottom and rear arches sometimes find completely "killed" noise insulation. Often, aluminum hood hinges, which begin to corrode, cannot withstand the harsh realities of the Russian climate. Repairing this unit for an inattentive buyer can cost a pretty penny, since the cost of a new hood reaches 100 thousand rubles.
Weaknesses in the cabin
When inspecting a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221, you must first carefully inspect the drainage under the windshield. Electrical control units are located here, so a clogged drain can cause them to malfunction. Problems with door closers are likely, which over time begin to perform their functions every other time. Therefore, their periodic failure is becoming a habit.
The front wipers can often hang trapezoids. Instances over 8 years old need mandatory verification the state of the heating fan, since it rarely withstands more than this period. There are also claims to climate control for rear passengers. Its pneumatic valve system is located in the front wheel well, so it can start to freeze due to high humidity.
Suspension problems
Even in regular versions executive sedan suspension made conscientiously. In terms of safety margin, it is not inferior to its armored counterparts. The service life of the air suspension is about 5 years. Repair of the system on one wheel is comparable to the cost of a used Russian passenger car - about 120 thousand rubles. Brake pads, as a rule, can withstand no more than 20 thousand km. Moreover, the greater the weight of the car, the faster their wear occurs.
Engine and transmission problems
The transmission of rear-wheel drive versions of the sedan usually causes few complaints, which cannot be said about front-wheel drive copies. Thanks to its design features they have certain problems. The intermediate shaft passes through the crankcase power plant and in the event of a bearing failure it can damage the motor. Cars with powerful motor V12s have problems with automatic transmissions, which rarely live up to 120 thousand kilometers. Therefore, the most successful power unit worth mentioning is the restyled V6 engine of the M276 series.
Sales market: Russia.
In 2009, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 was restyled. S-Class 2010 presentation model year took place in April in Stuttgart. Updated model easy to recognize by the following signs. The cutouts of the air intakes in the bumper have changed, LED sections have appeared in place of the previous foglights. Got LED optical elements and new headlights (standard bi-xenon headlights with intelligent lighting system and adaptive control high beam), rear also installed led lights... New side mirrors now have a quadrangular shape. With update appearance sedan got wheel disks a different design. Changes have also taken place in the cabin. There are numerous innovations in the composition of the equipment, although they are mostly hidden. Of particular note is the modernization of numerous safety systems in the flagship Mercedes-Benz model. In addition, the S400 hybrid version is new. And as a new starting version, a modification of the S300 with a 3.0-liter V6 (231 hp) is proposed.
As always, the S-Class offers the highest levels of comfort. Comfortable front seats have many adjustments with memory settings. In the maximum equipment, screens of the entertainment system are mounted in the headrests, and folding tables in the backs. Particular rear comfort is guaranteed in the four-seater "L" versions, where the rear row is divided into two individually adjustable seats with a massive functional armrest, in which the multimedia control unit is integrated. Although there were no global changes in the cabin, the interior of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2010 has been improved by more high Quality materials and new proposals for the individualization of the interior. Installed multifunction steering wheel a different design. The new COMAND multimedia system with Split View technology allows the driver and passenger to see different images on the same screen, depending on the viewing angle. In addition to this technology, the multimedia system updated S-Class 2010 has acquired the last generation Linguatronic interface for voice control, the navigation system received a 40 gigabyte hard drive.
S-Class 2010 range opens new model S300 L (3.0 V6), which has a reserve of 231 "power". This is followed by another new modification S400 L HYBRID, in which a 3.5-liter V6 engine (299 hp) is combined with an electric motor that provides maximum power 20 h.p. and a maximum torque of 160 Nm. Starting from a place, the sedan picks up a speed of 100 km / h in 7.2 seconds. The electric motor also functions as a starter and as an automatic start / stop device to save fuel at traffic lights or in traffic jams. Besides, it can work as a generator alternating currentby converting the braking force into electrical energy to charge the battery. As a result, the S400 is capable of driving up to 9.7 km per liter of gasoline, compared to 8.3 km for the S350 (3.5 V6, 306 hp). The S500 is now equipped with a 4.7 V8 (435 hp) biturbo engine. The S600 L is powered by the same 5.5-liter V12 biturbo engine with a capacity of 517 "forces". Under the hood of the charged version of the S63 AMG is a 5.5 V8 BiTurbo engine with a capacity of 544 hp, and the "hottest" modification of the S65 AMG with a 6.0-liter V12 has increased the output from 612 to 630 hp, although gaining speed of 100 km / h for the same 4.4 sec.
Completely independent multi-link suspension gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) high driving performance... The car offers Airmatic air suspension with the ability to adjust from the button (comfort or sport mode), it can also increase ground clearance or decrease it when moving by high speeds... The more advanced ABC suspension (Active Body Control - standard on the S 600, S 63 and S 65 AMG) provides even more 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 stiffness of each strut separately, thereby damping rolls in turns and body “pecking” during hard braking. For some modifications of the S-Class (W221) 4Matic all-wheel drive is available. In addition to the standard version with a body length of 5096 mm, a version extended to 5226 mm with the designation L (Long) was offered. The wheelbase is 3035 and 3165 mm, respectively. The mass of the sedan, depending on the modification, is 1910-2260 kg, the carrying capacity is 445-610 kg. The luggage compartment has a volume of 560 liters.
The safety of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) meets the most strict requirements of its time. The passengers' lives are protected by 8 pillows. AT standard set enters pre-Safe system, upon detecting the probability of a collision, it prepares the systems passive safety: the sunroof closes automatically, the seat belts are tightened, the seats are in the optimal position. The equipment list of the model (standard or optional, depending on the version) includes adaptive lighting system, blind spot monitoring system, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition system, driver fatigue control, active system crosswind compensation. Active cruise control with two radars works in tandem with an emergency braking system, while in traffic jams, the car can independently get under way and slow down without the participation of the driver.
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