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Reliability Database
Mercedes-Benz

S-Class

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.7)
4 Generations
7 Engines Rated
961 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
5 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2006 W220
1 engine
320 complaints 🔥 10
2.4L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.7)
→
2007-2013 W221
0 engines
185 complaints 🔥 10
→
2014-2020 W222
3 engines
325 complaints 🔥 9
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
→
2021-2025 W223
3 engines
131 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 2
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
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