"Mercedes W220": technical specifications, equipment, photo

"Mercedes W220" is today known throughout the world, despite the fact that it was released in 1998. This is an excellent powerful car with stunning technical characteristics. Even today, the old "Mercedes" continues to be better than some new cars.

The beginning of history

"Mercedes W220" replaced another model, W140. The novelty has changed both externally and from inside - its length has decreased by 12 centimeters, which was not very positively appreciated at first by the brand's fans. However, after a while (to be exact - that in 2001), this car began to enjoy incredible popularity. He has a stable demand. In total for seven with superfluous years it was possible to collect an order of 485 thousand sedans of a representative class. In 2005, production was halted. And in 2001 the world was presented with a twelve-cylinder "Mercedes W220" - perhaps one of the most famous models of this manufacturer, which everyone has been hearing because of their nickname "the six hundredth".

Useful features

It is interesting that you can sit in the salon without pressing even the alarm key. And the engine could also be started without using a key. And all thanks to the availability of a special Elcode card is one of the main features that distinguishes the W220. The "Mercedes" of this model boasts that its steering wheel, as well as the seats are equipped with memory, and this is a very good addition. After all, as soon as the driver inserts a key into the ignition lock (if he does not want to use the previously mentioned card), the steering wheel immediately takes the position that was fixed for the last time. And after the motorist jams the engine, it moves to the panel - this greatly facilitates the landing process. By the way, the steering wheel is under the control of servo drives. And under the driver's seat there is a button called "Dynamic", due to which it is possible to pump the side rollers on the corners. And this is done automatically - you just need to activate the button.

Also worth noting attention is the presence of the keys of the electric drive seats, cruise and climate control, and a system called Pre Safe - it tightens the seat belts, if after a few seconds an accident occurs, and blocks the windows with a hatch. In the basic configuration there is still heating, and on more advanced there is also a function of massage and ventilation. In general, as you can see - the 220th has a lot of advantages, and that's not all, how it differs.

Comfort and convenience

Of course, everything that was described above was created by developers and engineers solely for the comfort, convenience and safety of the driver and passengers. With such equipment you can really feel calm. But there are also additions that allow you to feel the real pleasure of being inside the car. For example, there is a function of tilting the head restraints (touching the rear seats). And the glasses are equipped with heat-retaining properties. In addition, they can protect passengers from exposure to ultraviolet rays. In the salon there is still a lot of space - so much so that people sitting behind can calmly throw a leg on their feet.

And, of course, soft comfortable chairs - this is a must. Plus to everything - the classic "Mercedes" design, which can not leave indifferent any fan of the Stuttgart producer.

Technical advantages

Of course, now this can not be called a novelty, but at that time Airmatic air suspension was it. W220 "Mercedes" was the first car to which it was installed. It changes the degree of comfort of the running gear, besides it influences the change in ride height. When the arrow of the speedometer is selected to the index of 140 km / h, the Mercedes becomes lower by 1.5 centimeters - and this positively affects the stability.

Still manufacturers offered another suspension, Active Body Control. And it proved to be more reliable than the previous one. But it was installed on a regular basis only on the "six hundredth". But on all basic modifications the system of exchange rate stability is available, as well as Brake Assist, due to which the efficiency of the brakes is increased.

By the way, in 2002 the "Mercedes W220", whose technical characteristics are really worthy of respect, received the all-wheel drive system, the name of which today is heard by many - 4 Matic. Thus, this car became the first all-wheel drive car of the representative class of the Stuttgart manufacturer.

Security

On safety it is necessary to talk a little longer. After all, this is really important - how confident the motorist will feel at the wheel. Well, in this "Mercedes" there is a special system, called it Distronic. It automatically maintains a certain distance to the car that goes ahead. And in the event that it decreases, the braking system is immediately put into operation. The same system also supports the given speed.

In parallel, the system processes the signals coming from the radar installed behind the radiator grille. This works in the following way: the impulses are transmitted from the machine going ahead, the radar processes them and transmits them to the computer. In addition, the system signals the need for emergency braking. In general, Distronic is a real assistant on the road, it is worth paying tribute to the developers - they have managed to create something special and perfect.

Engines and Models

The weakest model (if it can be said about a car of this level) is the "Mercedes W220 S280". It is equipped with a M112 motor, the torque of which is 270 Nm. But the amount of horsepower is solid - 204. The demand for this machine was not great. It is for this reason that it is quite difficult to meet her today.

More popular was the W220 "Mercedes" Long S320. This car had a V6 engine for 224 horsepower and 315 of torque. For four years the model was popular, and then the S350 came out with improved performance: with a 3.7-liter and 245-liter motor. from.

A solid car is considered S430, V8-th engine which produces neither much nor little - 279 horsepower. A hundred kilometers this "beast" reaches less than eight seconds. And the maximum is serious, but there is an electronic limiter, stopping the arrow of the speedometer at 250 km / h.

Legends of the German car industry

"Five hundredth" and "six hundredth" - this is really a machine-legend. W220 S500 - "Mercedes", which is known to all car lovers (not only German), as well as the subsequent, 600-th model. In the "five hundredth" under the hood is a powerful V8 engine, whose capacity is 306 liters. from.! Up to a hundred kilometers, he needs just over six seconds.

What is the "six hundredth"? Even its very first version has 367 liters. from. And in 2002, when the car went through a certain amount of work aimed at its improvement, a completely new Mercedes came out - 500 horsepower with two turbines. But even this German manufacturers decided not to stop. AMG - these three letters say a lot. There are no more powerful, reliable, serious, solid and fast cars than those on the hood of which this abbreviation is indicated.

In 2004, the light came out "Mercedes S65 M275" - and it was an improved 600th. Its power increased to 612 liters. With., Plus, he bought a bi-turbo. It is not surprising that for today this car is one of the best in its segment, despite a fairly significant age.

Fuel consumption

Many people when buying a car think about how economical it is. And the amount of money going to the car depends not only on its original cost, on maintenance and breakdowns (if any). Even more important is gasoline. Or rather, how much it is needed in order to "feed" its "iron horse". Well, the most economical option in this respect is the S 320 "Mercedes W220". The fuel consumption is 7.7 liters per 100 km. By the way, such a small amount of fuel affected the popularity of the car - it was already said above that this model was very popular. The next are the S350 and S500. Yes, in fairness it should be noted that the "500th" is quite small fuel consumption, although not small - about 11.4 liters. The most expensive in this regard is the "Mercedes S600 Long" - it needs slightly less than 15 liters. Surprisingly, even the AMG version requires less than a liter and a half.

Owner Comments

"Mercedes S W220", reviews of which are written exclusively in a positive way, really is an excellent car. Presentable, solid, serious, beautiful, reliable, fast and powerful. Much can be said about him. Owners of this car argue that a more comfortable car for such a price can not be found. By the way, the used Mercedes in good condition can be purchased for less than half a million rubles. This, by the way, the owners also note the attention, arguing that it is better to buy a used car from the world famous Stuttgart manufacturer than a new car, but less good quality. Many with absolute certainty call the W220 Mercedes the masterpiece of the automotive industry.