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Reliability Database
Mercedes-Benz

S-Class

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.9)
4 Generations
30 Engines Rated
748 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
17 recommended 9 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2006 W220
8 engines
307 complaints 🔥 10
5.5L 12-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
2007-2013 W221
10 engines
173 complaints 🔥 9
Unknown ✅ Recommended (3.9)
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2014-2020 W222
8 engines
176 complaints 🔥 6
3.0L Turbo 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
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2021-2025 W223
4 engines
92 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 1
3.0L Turbo 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
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