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55-630: Development began in 1992, with the final design, under the direction of Steve Mattin , approved in June 1995 and frozen in March 1996. The completed prototypes were presented in June 1998. W220 production began in April 1997 (as 1999 model), followed by C215 coupé production in 1998. Production of the 220-series totalled 484,683 units, slightly more than the production totals from the W140 . Production ended in late 2005, when

110-537: A hydropneumatic suspension system, Active Body Control or ABC. The ABC system on the 1998-2005 S-Class used hydropneumatic suspension struts. ABC was standard on the S 55 AMG (supercharged) and S 600 (biturbo), while being an optional upgrade on other S-Class models. As with each new S-Class, the W220 was technologically advanced at the time of its launch, bringing in new innovations such as Airmatic air suspension , Active Ventilated Seats (which used miniature fans in

165-476: A "V12" badge affixed to either side of the car, just forward of the front doors and back from the wheel wells. European Sales (for all versions of S-Class): Approximate selection of US models. In the US, model years for the W220 were 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 (only some versions). Not all versions were available in all model years. Some models had options for Sport package, Designo, and/or 4Matic. In

220-466: A 5.5 liter V-12 with twin turbochargers, producing 493 hp (368 kW; 500 PS) and 590 lb⋅ft (800 N⋅m) of torque. The S 600 was also a model of the S-Class Pullman, an even longer wheelbase version that was 1 meter longer and supporting up to seven passengers and mobile office technology. A limited run of S 600L facelift sedans were produced featuring the same suite of options as

275-402: A bar supporting the consumption of cooled beverages, small tables, and a barrier to the front of the vehicle that. Along with this barrier is an intercom from the rear seat to the driver area to support communication within the vehicle. Mechanically, the roof, exhaust, side-panels and chassis featured changes to support the additional length. A special feature for people working on the car, is that

330-488: A cooperation agreement with Daimler-Benz starting 1990, producing special models of MB vehicles and became further integrated in this period starting in 1991 with the foundation of Mercedes-AMG GmbH various changes driven especially by the success of AMG models in MB lines and expansions at Affalterbach , Germany. The S-Class Pullman was offered as the S 500 (V8) or S 600 (V12) and was jointly developed by Mercedes and AMG. The Pullman

385-468: A designer for Daimler-Benz . He served in that role until 1990, when he was promoted Senior Designer. In 1993, he was promoted to Design Manager, where he remained until 2000, when he was promoted to Senior Design Manager. From 2003 to 2005, his work included overseeing the interior and exterior design/redesign of the S-Class , M-Class MKII (W164) , SL , SLK MKII (R171) , SLR McLaren , Maybach Mercedes , and

440-504: A lower center of gravity. The Airmatic system was supported by the ADS, active damping system. The lower control arm in the previous S-Class was switched to a spring link and torque strut. On the instrument cluster multi-function display, the AIRMATIC warning message says "AIRMATIC", "VISIT WORKSHOP!" with an graphic of a car with a little arrow pointing up when it may have issues. Some models had

495-399: A slightly improved aerodynamic drag coefficient. As of September 2002 all models, regardless of engine and drivetrain type (ABC or Airmatic) were able to do so as well. Furthermore, at highway speeds the suspension computer automatically engages sport mode (Airmatic - Sport mode 1 or 2 depending on the current speed), thus aiding safety by significantly reducing body roll in sharp turns. There

550-551: A supercharged version with 493 hp (368 kW; 500 PS) and 516 lb⋅ft (700 N⋅m) of torque. Other changes include enhanced brakes and wheels, with 14.2 inch brake discs at the front and 13 inch discs at the rear. The S 55 could also be equipped with Active Body Control, but this was not standard. The supercharged S 55 models had the Kompressor (Mercedes-Benz) badge on the side. For more about AMG models with this engine see "55" 5.4 L V8 Kompressor . Features added to

605-452: Is 100 cm (39 in) longer than the regular S-Class, providing 70 cm (28 in) of space in the rear seat area. This also additional seating for up to seven-passengers, with two rear facing seats in between the front and back seats. In six-seat configuration the rear bench seat capable of three is replaced by two independent chairs. In addition to the AMG multi-media system, there is also

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660-466: Is a member of the Marbach am Neckar Municipal Association with the city of Marbach am Neckar and the municipalities of Benningen am Neckar and Erdmannhausen . Affalterbach's coat of arms portrays an apple tree , in green with red apples, rooted to a field of white and above a wavy, blue line at the base of the blazon . The apple tree is a reference to the name Affalterbach, which combines

715-403: Is an AMG version of the S 600, with a twin-turbocharged V12 producing 450 kW (612 PS; 604 hp). The S 65 still used the 5G-Tronic 5-speed torque converter automatic transmission due to its powerful engine, as it could make over 700 lb⋅ft (950 N⋅m) of torque. Pushing close to 5,000 lb (2,300 kg), the S 65 may not have been sporty compared to lighter sport vehicles of

770-528: Is located in the front diver side behind a splash guard near the wheel. Mercedes-Benz has also improved and changed the Airmatic pump over the course of time. The AIRMATIC struts are controlled by the N51 Air Suspension Control Unit (N51) and there is also a level sensor that tells the level. Airmatic allows a W220 to be lowered or raised by about 2 cm, for example, it lowers at high speeds for

825-500: Is standard changes on a model year or country of sale. 4Matic all wheel drive was introduced to the North American S-Class for 2003, for the S 430 and S 500 as a US$ 2180 option. This full-time system splits engine power 40/60 front/rear, with electronic traction control adjusting that mix to the wheels (or wheel) with the best traction in slippery conditions. It was the first Mercedes with curtain airbags (previewed by

880-633: Is that one such model used Elm wood in the interior. There were two designo additions offered, the Designo Espresso Edition and the Designo Silver Edition The twelve-cylinder S 600 included interior upgrades, including an increased amount of leather over more interior surfaces. The W220 based S 65 AMG was also offered in 2006 concurrently with the new W221. The S 65 had a 604 hp, 738 lb-ft twin-turbo V-12 and other miscellaneous features inside and out. It retailed that year in

935-600: The Grand Sports Tourer concept car and its subsequent production version. He is credited with the design of Mercedes ML-Class and GL-Class vehicles. In 2004, Mattin joined the Volvo Car Corporation , where he served as the chief designer. From 2005 to 2009, he served the organization as vice-president, design director, and board member. He oversaw the creation of the Volvo S60 , V60 , and XC60 concept car. He

990-601: The Ludwigsburg district in Baden-Württemberg , Germany . Affalterbach became a possession of the County of Württemberg in 1322 and was placed under the jurisdiction of Marbach am Neckar . As it sat on the important road from Heilbronn to Ulm , the village was for a time abandoned. In 1938, Oberamt Marbach  [ de ] was dissolved and replaced with Landkreis Backnang  [ de ] , to which Affalterbach

1045-462: The '06 S 65): Alabaster White, Almandine Black Metallic, Black, Black Opal Metallic, Bordeaux Red Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Capri Blue Metallic, Desert Silver Metallic, Everest Green Metallic, Flint Grey Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic, Horizon Blue Metallic, Midnight Blue, Obsidian Black, Pewter Metallic, Designo Graphite, Designo Mocha Black Metallic The S-Class had two special design editions that were available for different drivetrains, it

1100-602: The F200 concept in 1996). Details on some of the safety, comfort, and technological features are as follows: Despite a wide range of safety technology, and being marketed for its safety, one Canadian website said W220 S-Class had not actually been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety , the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , or Euro NCAP , or at least the information

1155-791: The Mocha paint, napa leather , and elm wood. Steve Mattin Stephen Mattin (born 29 October 1964) is a British automobile designer. He is known as the chief designer of AvtoVAZ Lada, as well as the designer of Mercedes ML-Class and GL-Class E vehicles. Steve Mattin was born in Bedford, England on 29 October 1964 and grew up in Wootton . In 1987, he graduated from Coventry University , specialising in industrial design . In 1987, Mattin joined Mercedes-Benz in Sindelfingen , where he signed on as

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1210-463: The S 430, S 500, S 55 (AMG model), and S 600 (the V12). A four-wheel drive system became an option for 2003 for the S 430 and S 500 along with mid-life upgrades that targeted a range of interior and exterior features. In the last U.S. W220 model year a V-6 was offered as the S 350. Another special option was called the "Designo", which matched special interior and exterior colors and materials. An example of this

1265-474: The S 55 (US-spec): The S 600 was the main 12-cylinder engine model of the W220 body. The increased output of the engine enabled this W220 to keep up with a Ferrari 575M Maranello according to one automotive magazine of the era. The 2003 S 600 could achieve 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.3 seconds and 100 mph (161 km/h) in 9.7 seconds. It was 1/10 second faster than the Ferrari in a quarter mile test, with

1320-537: The S 600 achieving in 12.5 seconds at 115 mph (185 km/h). It could stop from 70 mph (110 km/h) in 164 feet with the OEM tires in that same testing. The 2003 model was fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport tires with a Y rating. In the US, the 2001 S 600 had a 5.8 liter V-12 making 362 hp (270 kW; 367 PS) at 5500 rpm and up to 391 lb⋅ft (530 N⋅m) of torque at 4100 rpm. The 2003 model update had

1375-536: The S-Class Pullman coupled with AMG body styling and AMG alloy wheels. Features included on the S 600 (US-spec): For one month in 2001, AMG produced the S 63 AMG, which was sold in very limited numbers. The S 63 was powered by a naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V12 producing 444 PS (327 kW; 438 hp). It was only offered with a long wheelbase and with rear-wheel drive. A total of 70 cars were sold exclusively through AMG in European and Asian markets. The S 65

1430-687: The United States for about US$ 180,000. The V-12 had a displacement of 6 liters, in a single overhead cam, 36-valve configuration, and was paired with two turbochargers . The S 65 had four oval tail-pipes and AMG alloy wheels. One of the most popular versions was the long-wheelbase S 500, with over 108,000 produced over the model run. On top of that, an additional over 13,000 all-wheel drive S 500 version were made and over 21,000 short-wheel base S 500 models. This works out to about 140,000 S 500 of all versions across all model years out of 484,683 of all W220 models over its production run. The W220's peak sales year

1485-577: The United States the W220 S-Class was introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year, replacing the W140. The type was noted as being the leader in the U.S. car market for luxury cars, and early reviews were mostly positive but noted the amount of money that could be spent on options. At the time, the US was the second largest market for the S-Class, after Germany. In 1999, Mercedes-Benz sold 189,437 and hoped to exceed that

1540-523: The W220 S-Class) that can listen to the person; one of the issues is hearing the person over background noises and echos. The Linguatronic system used digital pre-processing to support this task. The features is run from hardware in a separate box in the back of the car. The W220 featured two new suspension systems - an air suspension and a hydropneumatic suspension system. The Airmatic air system has an Adaptive Damping System (ADS) which adjusts

1595-807: The W220 was replaced by the W221 S-Class and the C215 was replaced in 2006 by the C216 CL-Class . Steve Mattin's design was the first sketch drawn in October 1992 and developed into 1:1 scale by late 1994. In June 1995, the Daimler-Benz AG board of management approved Mattin's final design at 38 months before production. By March 1996, W220 program engineers completed the design freeze, 29 months before production start in August 1998. The W220 exterior design (especially headlights)

1650-544: The after market "stretch" to offer a host of advanced systems and enhanced comfort. One of those systems was the AMG Advanced Mobile Media System to support the concept of a mobile office from within the vehicle. Components of this system including 10.4 inch LCD monitors displaying data from a computer with mobile web access. The system could also support video display, both from a DVD player or tuner to pick up broadcast; with two screen, it could display both at

1705-590: The car level even in fast corners, provides a comfort and sports setting. Also, just like Airmatic equipped vehicles, the ride height can be raised by using a button (2 settings, compared with Airmatic's single setting), increasing ground clearance for driving on difficult terrain such as roads with deep ruts or snow. Prior to September 2002, only higher end models (e.g. S 600, which only was available with ABC) lowered themselves automatically at higher speeds by 15 mm in order to achieve greater stability (lower center of gravity) as well as better fuel efficiency through

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1760-606: The chief designer of AvtoVAZ 's Lada , a subsidiary of the Renault-Nissan Alliance . In August 2012 during the Moscow International Automobile Salon AvtoVAZ presented the new SUV Lada XRAY designed by Mattin. Mattin introduced the updated logo of "AvtoVAZ" at the "Auto World" international exhibition in St. Petersburg on 1 April 2015. Affalterbach Affalterbach is a municipality in

1815-642: The city's apple tree coat of arms next to an engine valve and cam lobe. The municipality ( Gemeinde ) of Affalterbach is located at the eastern extremity of the district of Ludwigsburg , in the German state of Baden-Württemberg , along the border with the Rems-Murr district . Affalterbach lies on the Backnanger Bucht  [ de ] in the basin of  [ de ] the Neckar . Elevation above sea level in

1870-501: The cost of repairs. Despite its price German insurance companies put it in the lower bracket because it was easier to repair. Features varied depending on locality (e.g. North American version) and what options were equipped The Linguatronic voice control was introduced as an option in 1996 on the W140 S-Class. At that time it was primarily for controlling the car phone, and could understand 30 words. The second generation of this system

1925-538: The day, but it pushed the performance limits of a full-sized luxury sedan. One reviewer noted that it excelled at being a gran turismo (grand tourer) and averaged about 17 miles per gallon despite its size and equally large power plant. The S 65 was noted as a special value on the used car market, given that, despite requiring the maintenance of less expensive models, it could approach a twelve-second 1/4 mile, yet it retained amenities such as heated leather seats and multi-passenger seating. A popular aftermarket tuning kit

1980-524: The municipal area ranges from a high of 300 meters (980 ft) Normalnull (NN) to a low of 247 meters (810 ft) NN. A portion of the Federally protected Buchenbach valley  [ de ] nature reserve is located in Affalterbach's municipal area. Affalterbach has one borough ( Ortsteil ), Affalterbach, and five villages: Birkachhof, Birkhau, Böllenhöfe, Steinächle, Wolfsölden. Affalterbach

2035-443: The next year. One automotive magazine spent several thousands on options for their review of the 2001 S-Class. After choosing an S 500, they added Distronic (a smart cruise control system), Active Ventilated Seats, the "Timeport" phone with a voice control system, and the sport package (AMG rims and trim). This increased the price from the mid US$ 70,000s to the $ 90,000s after delivery and taxes. Other US models available at this time were

2090-618: The old German word for "apple tree", affalter , with the word for "stream", bach . This coat of arms was designed in 1936 based on suggestions from the Central State Archive Stuttgart  [ de ] and was approved for use by the Federal Ministry of the Interior on 24 May 1965. Affalterbach is connected to Germany's network of roadways by its local Landesstraßen and Kreisstraßen . Local public transportation

2145-451: The rest of the exterior remained largely unchanged from first phase W220 models. Inside, the update addressed several of the issues in the COMAND system and other interior features. Exterior updates included a more upright grille angle, new transparent housing for the headlamps (replacing the earlier translucent versions), and restyled lower air intakes on the front bumper. The S 600 series has

2200-582: The same time. An additional re-chargeable battery allowed the system to powered independently for a half-hour with the engine off. The AMG developed media system could connect to the World Wide Web using HSCSD or GPRS at up to 43 kilobits per second. The AMG Advanced Mobile Media System debuted in 1999 on the Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG, which was noted for featuring a six-channel digital audio system. The system debuted on S-Class with 2001 Pullman model. AMG signed

2255-513: The seats to move air through perforations), keyless entry and ignition , Distronic : the first worldwide radar -assisted Autonomous cruise control system , and a cylinder deactivation system called Active Cylinder Control for the S 500 and S 600 models, which improves fuel consumption and reduces emissions. All were pioneering innovations at the time of the W220's conception. There are standard features to all models, standard features to certain models, and finally optional features. Sometimes what

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2310-450: The shock absorbers to difficult road conditions. Drivers can select a comfort or two sports suspension programmes as well as increased ride height (+25 mm) via switches on the dash. The increased ride height is automatically canceled after 5 minutes of 55 MPH driving or manually through driver's input. The electronically controlled hydropneumatic Active Body Control (ABC) system is technically more advanced than Airmatic and keeps

2365-408: The side panels can be easily removed like doors. The S 55 AMG is a high performance version of the S-Class with a number of performance oriented modifications over the stock W220. The model name derives from displacement of the engine, an almost 5.5 litre V8. The early model had a naturally aspirated version of the engine with 355 hp (265 kW; 360 PS), and starting in 2003, it switched to

2420-442: The system were developed at Ulm, Germany where what was then called DaimlerChrysler Research and Technology center was located in addition to other groups within the company. The system listens to the person's voice and records frequencies which are then analyzed by a computer and its software. The system looks for patterns called phonemes to understand what the person is saying, a process which it computes in milliseconds. What system

2475-508: The voice command can control can depend on the model year. In 2000, it could control the car phone, the radio, and the CD player (if installed) but in 2002 the navigation system was also added to its domain. An original goal of the Linguatronic system was to allow essentially hands-free control of interior systems, especially the car phone by using spoken words. This means there is microphone (located in

2530-411: Was 2000, with 88,000 sold worldwide, but both 1999 and 2001 were close with well over 80,000 sold. Two unique models that had small runs were a factory produced 160 inch wheelbase "stretch limo" called a Pullman and a special security version called S-Guard. The Pullman version was a Mercedes-Benz engineered version of the S-Class of this period (presented in 2000, going on sale in 2001), that went beyond

2585-573: Was a set of standard features, then differences between models other than just the engine, and then also various options that could be added to any given model. The basic model had Calyptus wood (possibly Eucalyptus ), the S 500 added burl walnut trim Walnut tree , the Designo Espresso edition had Elm wood trim, and the Designo Silver edition had Maple wood trim. Examples of stock exterior paint colors/names offered included (in this case for

2640-583: Was an ECU upgrade from Renntech since increasing engine output required no mechanical upgrades to the car. In 2021 a Renntech example was claimed to have sold for $ 111k. The W220 was available either with air suspension which is a semi-active/adaptive suspension, or hydropneumatic suspension which is an active suspension , rather than the more common mechanical " springs and shocks " on most passenger vehicles. The car had an electronic stability control program and automatic slip control. Airmatic , or AIRmatic stands for Adaptive Intelligent Ride Control and

2695-469: Was assigned. As part of the 1973 Baden-Württemberg district reform  [ de ] , that district too was dissolved and replaced with the new district of Ludwigsburg. Since 1976, the high-performance Mercedes-Benz tuning company AMG has been headquartered in Affalterbach, though it maintained its racing engine factory in Burgstetten . The original AMG logo pays homage to Affalterbach by including

2750-415: Was introduced in 2000. On the W220 this second generation system could understand more words and control more systems, such as the radio. In 2000, it could understand 300 words and control certain features on the phone, radio, CD player, and other systems. The second generation system needed 20 times the memory of the first generation system (from about half megabyte to twenty megabytes). The algorithms used in

2805-466: Was not available. However, another website says that the W220 passed the legally prescribed EU front and side impact tests. Increased attention to side impacts was noted, and the car included a window air bag that inflates between the A and C pillars. Passive safety features include various frames and bulkheads made out of aluminum and/or high-strength steel. Also the front and rear ends include aluminum crash boxes can be replaced as separate units to reduce

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2860-510: Was not just an air suspension , but also electronic and software control system that actively adjust the level of dampening. This allows, for example, the car to automatically lower itself down at high speeds and keep the car balanced despite loads inside the car. The car can also be manually controlled to raise the car up if going for example over rough roads. The standard W220's have Airmatic. The Airmatic main components are an air-pump, airlines going to each wheel, and four air-struts. The air pump

2915-522: Was previewed by the Mercedes-Benz F200 concept in late 1996. Being a Mercedes flagship vehicle worldwide, the S-Class largely popularized the theme. A facelifted version of the S-Class was designed in late 2000 and introduced in September 2002, offering a more refined front-end with a larger, more upright grille, transparent headlamp housings with sealed-beam projectors, and revised taillights. Much of

2970-725: Was responsible for the entire design work at the 3 Global design studios: Gothenburg , Barcelona and Camarillo , and worked with all the PR-media related design communications of all Volvo vehicles launched from 2005 to 2009. Following his tenure with Volvo, Mattin began teaching at Umeå University in Sweden. He also continues to offer independent consulting services focusing on branding and design projects, while additionally reviewing programs and projects for an original equipment manufacturing organization based in Asia. In 2011, Mattin began working as

3025-440: Was trim and feature option set and the two choices were Designo Espresso and Designo Silver . Both included many interior trim items, like a wood shift knob, Alcantara headliner, and leather trim. The Designo Espresso edition had Elm wood trim, and the Designo Silver edition had Maple wood trim. There were two Designo exterior paint options, designo Graphite and designo Mocha Black Metallic . The Espresso edition featured

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