What is a W220 Mercedes?
The Mercedes-Benz W220 was a series of flagship sedans which constituted the Mercedes-Benz S-Class during the early to mid-2000s. The W220 started production on August 13, 1998, and the C215 CL-Class coupés started production in 1999. The W220 was a replacement for the earlier W140 S-Class after the 1998 model year.
When did the Mercedes Benz W220’S class come out?
The S 600 series has a “V12” badge affixed to either side of the car, just forward of the front doors and back from the wheel wells. The first W220 S-Class rolled off the assembly line on August 13, 1998.
What kind of suspension does Mercedes Benz W220 have?
The W220 featured a new pneumatic suspension system (Airmatic) with Adaptive Damping System (ADS) which adjusts 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.
Where is the fuse box in the Mercedes Class W220?
Mercedes S Class w220 – fuse box in engine compartment (left side) Mercedes S Class w 220 – fuse box in engine compartment (right side) Mercedes S Class w 220 – fuse box under rear seat (right side)
How many airbags are in a Mercedes Benz W220?
The W220 S-Class added standard front and rear side curtain airbags. In total, the W220 features 8 airbags: 2 frontal (driver and passenger), 4 side airbags (one in each door) and 2 window-airbags. LED brake lights were also standard issue on the W220. LED brake lights illuminate faster than conventional bulbs.
When was the first Mercedes Benz W220 made?
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 featured a new pneumatic suspension system (Airmatic) with Adaptive Damping System (ADS) which adjusts 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 W220 S-Class added standard front and rear side curtain airbags. In total, the W220 features 8 airbags: 2 frontal (driver and passenger), 4 side airbags (one in each door) and 2 window-airbags. LED brake lights were also standard issue on the W220. LED brake lights illuminate faster than conventional bulbs.
Is there an extended warranty on the W220?
Extended Warranty vs Recall- The instrument cluster on the W220 and W215 were subject to a recall, by VIN, for lighting-specific problems. The recall was superseded by a 10-year extended warranty from initial date of service on ALL U.S. W220s and W215s. The extended warranty applies to all defects and is NOT limited by VIN.