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2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 Limousine

Mercedes-Benz S550 - W221

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

S550 - W221

Mercedes-Benz S

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made.&nbsp;The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a coupe or convertible in certain generations. As one of Mercedes&#39; flagship models, the S has introduced groundbreaking safety innovations, as well as established a standard of engineering and refinement that many other marques measure up to. While only officially christened as the S-Class in 1973, S models trace their origin to 1954. The Mercedes-Benz S lineage is as follows: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w180/">W180 (1954-1959)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w128/">W128 (1958-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/">W111 (1959-1971)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">W112 (1961-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 (1965-1973)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 (1973-1980)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 (1980-1991)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 (1992-1999)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w220/">W220 (2000-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 (2007-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 (2014-2020)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w223/">W223 (2021-)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made. The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a…

Mercedes-Benz S-Class - W221

Mercedes-Benz introduced their fifth generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/">S-Class</a> for the 2007 model year. Known as the W221, this updated generation of the S-Class was the first to include a hybrid variant, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/s-400-hybrid/">S400 Hybrid</a>. Produced alongside the hybrid version were variants of the W221&nbsp;with V6, V8, or V12 engines, as well as diesel versions. These variants included the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/s-350-bluetec/">S350 BlueTEC</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/s-550/">S550</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/s-600/">S600</a>. The fifth generation S-Class was offered in short or long wheelbase configurations, and was also available with 4Matic 4 wheel drive. The W221 featured the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/s63/">S63 AMG</a> and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/s65/">S65 AMG</a> among notable performance-focused variants. Built until 2013, the W221 was replaced by the <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 S-Class</a>.

Mercedes-Benz introduced their fifth generation S-Class for the 2007 model year. Known as the W221, this updated generation of the S-Class…

S-Class - W221

W221

The Mercedes-Benz S550 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2007 model year in North America (2006 in Europe). The S 550, which was sold as the S 500 outside of North America, was available in rear wheel drive or all wheel drive (4Matic) layouts, and was initially powered by Mercedes&#39; M273 E55 engine. The M273 E55 was a 5.5L naturally aspirated V8 engine that generated 383hp. This engine was replaced in 2011 for the M278 engine, which was a 4.7L twin-turbo V8 engine that produced 429hp. The W221 S550 was built until 2013, although the model series would continue in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S550 was a variant of the W221 S-Class that was introduced for the 2007 model year in North America (2006 in Europe). The…

S 550

Mercedes-Benz S600 - W221

The Mercedes-Benz S600 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2007 model year in North America (2006 in Europe). The S 600 was the top non-AMG offering for the W221, and was powered by Mercedes&#39; mighty M275 engine. The M275 was a 5.5L V12 powerplant that generated 510hp and 612 lb ft of torque. Power was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W221 S600 ended in 2013, although the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S600 was a variant of the W221 S-Class that was introduced for the 2007 model year in North America (2006 in Europe). The…

S600 - W221

S 600

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG - W221

The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG was introduced in 2007. S63 models built before 2011 were fitted with a 6.2 naturally aspirated V8, while later versions were fitted with a 5.4L twin turbo V8 engine.

The Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG was introduced in 2007. S63 models built before 2011 were fitted with a 6.2 naturally aspirated V8, while later…

S63 AMG - W221

Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG - W221

The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was introduced in 2007. Powered by a 6.0 twin turbo V12 engine, the S65 was the top of the line model for the W221 S-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was introduced in 2007. Powered by a 6.0 twin turbo V12 engine, the S65 was the top of the line model for the…

S65 AMG - W221

Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC - W221

The Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC was a diesel variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2010 model year. The S 350 BlueTEC featured Mercedes&#39; OM642 diesel engine, which was a 3.0L turbocharged V6 that generated 240hp that sent drive through a 7 speed automatic gearbox. Both rear wheel drive and all wheel drive (4Matic) versions were built. Production of the S350 BlueTEC ended in 2013.

The Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC was a diesel variant of the W221 S-Class that was introduced for the 2010 model year. The S 350 BlueTEC…

S350 BlueTEC - W221

S 350 BlueTec

Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid - W221

The Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 S-Class</a> that debuted for the 2010 model year. The S 400 Hybrid was the first S-Class variant to feature a hybrid powerplant, with a 3.5L V6 engine paired to a 3 phase AC magneto electric motor. The combined output of the hybrid powerplant was 295hp, which was sent to the rear wheels via a 7 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W221 S400 Hybrid ended in 2013, but the model series continued life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid was a variant of the W221 S-Class that debuted for the 2010 model year. The S 400 Hybrid was the first…

S400 Hybrid - W221

S 400 Hybrid

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The Mercedes-Benz S550 was a variant of the <a href="MKT:4363" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 S-Class</a> that was introduced for the 2007 model year in North America (2006 in Europe). The S 550, which was sold as the S 500 outside of North America, was available in rear wheel drive or all wheel drive (4Matic) layouts, and was initially powered by Mercedes&#39; M273 E55 engine. The M273 E55 was a 5.5L naturally aspirated V8 engine that generated 383hp. This engine was replaced in 2011 for the M278 engine, which was a 4.7L twin-turbo V8 engine that produced 429hp. The W221 S550 was built until 2013, although the model series would continue in the next generation <a href="MKT:4364" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class</a>.

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