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Mercedes-Benz S550 W221
7 generations · 7 engine options · data across all years of the S550 W221 platform.
3,411
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27,224
Torque specs
7,520
DTC codes
0
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56
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2013 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
$34,569
~$6,914/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2013
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2012
1 engine option
4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278
RWD
2011
1 engine option
5.5L M273 V8 (382 hp)
RWD
2010
1 engine option
5.5L M273 V8 (382 hp)
RWD
2009
1 engine option
5.5L V8 M273
RWD
2008
1 engine option
5.5L V8 M273
RWD
2007
1 engine option
5.5L V8 M273
RWD
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