Mercedes-Benz S-Class — TIMING CHAIN OR BELT?

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury car (F-segment in Europe) manufactured by the German automaker Daimler. Historically, it has been their top of the range vehicle and Mercedes-Benz’s flagship. The latest S-Class generation is always regarded as a foresight of what future cars will be like. Features that are standard nowadays were at some point innovative technology within this vehicle: seat belts, airbags, Stability Control (ESP) and Brake Lock Control (ABS) were once exclusive to the S-Class. In addition to being a powerful and heavy car, it has always stood out for its safety, which is why it included all these active and passive safety systems before anyone else on the market.

Throughout its time on the market, the S-Class has had many competitors. Most of them are no longer in production. Nowadays, it competes against the Audi A8, the Jaguar XJ and the BMW 7 Series. There have been a total of 6 generations of this vehicle. Some of this models are sold under the luxury brand Maybach, also owned by Daimler AG.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Timing Belt or Timing Chain?

Down below you will see a list with all Mercedes-Benz S-Class models that have been produced. They are classified by model identifier, year and type of bodywork. Above each list, we show you a series of pictures so that you can have a visual reference for each model. In some cases, both the original and its updated design are displayed to help you identify them with ease.

In this guide you will find all Mercedes-Benz S-Class models:

  • Sedan,
  • Coupé,
  • and Cabriolet (Convertible).

■ Timing Belt / Cam Belt (Correa / Faja de Distribución)
■ Timing Chain (Cadena de Distribución / Cadena de Tiempo)
■ Gear Driven (Distribución por Engranajes)
■ 100% Electric, No Timing (Sin Distribución)
■ Unknown / Not Updated (Información desconocida)

If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt. The rest of the vehicles marked in grey have a timing belt/cam belt.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class – Third Generation (W140)

Sedan / Saloon (W140)

Diesel Engines

  • OM606.961 S 300 Turbo-D (140.135) 177 CV (1996 – 1998)
  • OM603.971 S 350 Turbo-D (140.134) 150 CV (1993 – 1998)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • M104.944 300 SE 2.8 (140.028) 197 CV (1993 – 1998)
  • M104.994 300 SE, SEL/S320 (140.032, 140.033) 231 CV (1991 – 1998)
  • M119.971 400 SE, SEL/S420 (140.042, 140.043) 286 CV (1991 – 1998)
  • M119.970 500 SE, SEL (140.050, 140.051) 326 CV (1991 – 1998)
  • M120.982 600 SE, SEL (140.056, 140.057) 408 CV (1991 – 1992)
  • M104.944 S 280 (140.028) 193 CV (1993 – 1998)
  • M119.971 S 420 291 CV (1991 – 1998)
  • M119.971 S 420 (140.042) 279 CV (1993 – 1998)
  • M119.970 S 500 (140.050, 140.051) 320 CV (1993 – 1998)
  • M120.982 S 600 (140.056, 140.057) 394 CV (1993 – 1998)
  • M104.990 S320 220 CV (1995 – 1998)

Coupé (C140)

Diesel Engines

There are no diesel-engined versions of the Mercedes S-Class Coupé (C140).

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • CL 500 302 CV (1996 – 1997)
  • CL 600 362 CV (1996 – 1997)
  • CL 600 510 CV (1996 – 1997)
  • M119.971 SEC/CL 420 (140.063) 279 CV (1994 – 1999)
  • M119.970 SEC/CL 500 (140.070) 320 CV (1992 – 1999)
  • M120.982 SEC/CL 600 (140.076) 394 CV (1992 – 1999)
  • M120.980 SEC/CL 600 408 CV (1992 – 1999)

Mercedes-Benz Clase S – Fourth Generation (W220)

Sedan / Saloon (W220)

Diesel Engines

  • OM648.960 S 320 CDI (220.025, 220.125) 204 CV ( (2002 – 2005)
  • OM613.960 S 320 CDI (220.026, 220.126) 197 CV (1999 – 2002)
  • OM628.960 S 400 CDI (220.028, 220.128) 250 CV (2000 – 2005)
  • OM628.960 S 400 CDI (220.028, 220.128) 260 CV (2003 – 2005)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • M112.922 S 280 (220.063, 220.163) 204 CV (1998 – 2005)
  • M112.944 S 320 (220.065, 220.165) 224 CV
  • M112.972 S 350 (220.067, 220.167) 245 CV (2002 – 2005)
  • M112.975 S 350 4-matic (220.087, 220.187) 245 CV (2003 – 2005)
  • M113.941 S 430 (220.070, 220.170) 279 CV (1998 – 2005)
  • M113.948 S 430 4-matic (220.083, 220.183) 279 CV (2002 – 2005)
  • M113.960 S 500 5.0 (220.075, 220.175, 220.875) 299 CV (1998 – 2003)
  • M113.966 S 500 (220.075, 220.175, 220.875) 306 CV (1998 – 2005)
  • M113.966 S 500 4-matic (220.084, 220.184) 306 CV (2002 – 2005)
  • M113.986 S 55 AMG (220.073, 220.173) 360 CV (1999 – 2005)
  • S 55 AMG 475 CV (2005)
  • S 55 AMG 475 CV (2003 – 2005)
  • M113.991 S 55 AMG Kompressor (220.074, 220.174) 500 CV (2002 – 2005)
  • M275.950 S 600 (220.176) 500 CV (2002 – 2005)
  • S 600 500 CV (2005 – 2006)
  • M137.970 S 600 (220.878, 220.178) 367 CV (2000 – 2005)
  • M137.980 S 63 AMG 444 CV (2001 – 2005)
  • M275.980 S 65 AMG (220.179) 612 CV (2004 – 2005)

Coupé (C215)

Diesel Engines

There are no diesel-engined versions of the Mercedes S-Class Coupé (C215).

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • CL 500 292 CV (2004 – 2005)
  • M113.960 CL 500 (215.375) 306 CV (1999 – 2006)
  • M113.986 CL 55 AMG (215.373) 360 CV
  • M113.991 CL 55 AMG Kompressor (215.374) 500 CV (2002 – 2006)
  • M275.950 CL 600 (215.376) 500 CV
  • M137.970 CL 600 (215.378) 367 CV (1999 – 2006)
  • M137.980 CL 63 AMG 444 CV (2001 – 2006)
  • M275.980 CL 65 AMG (215.379) 612 CV (2003 – 2006)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class – Fifth Generation (W221)

Sedan / Saloon (W221)

Diesel Engines

  • OM651.961 S 250 CDI (221.003, 221.103) 204 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • OM642.930 S 320 CDI 211 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • OM642.930 S 320 CDI (221.022, 221.122) 235 CV (2005 – 2009)
  • OM642.932 S 320 CDI 4-matic (221.080, 221.180) 211 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • OM642.932 S 320 CDI 4-matic (221.080, 221.180) 235 CV (2006 – 2013)
  • OM642.868 S 350 BlueTEC 4-matic (221.083, 221.183) 258 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • OM642.862 S 350 BlueTec (221.026, 221.126) 258 CV
  • OM642.930 S 350 CDI 211 CV (2009 – 2013)
  • OM642.930 S 350 CDI 235 CV
  • OM642.932 S 350 CDI 4-matic (221.080, 221.081) 211 CV (2009 – 2010)
  • OM629.911 S 420 CDI (221.028, 221.128) 320 CV (2006 – 2010)
  • OM629.911 S 450 CDI (221.028, 221.128) 320 CV (2009 – 2013)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • M272.946 S 280 (221.054) 231 CV (2006 – 2013)
  • M272.946 S 300 (221.054, 221.154) 231 CV (2006 – 2013)
  • M272.965 S 350 (221.056, 221.156) 272 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • M272.975 S 350 4-matic (221.087, 221.187) 272 CV (2008 – 2013)
  • M276.950 S 350 CGI (221.057, 221.157) 306 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • M276.950 S 350 CGI 4-matic (221.082, 221.182) 306 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • S 400 Hybrid 299 CV (2009 – 2013)
  • M272.974 S 400 Hybrid (221.095, 221.195) 279 CV (2009 – 2013)
  • M273.922 S 450 (221.070, 221.170) 340 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • M273.924 S 450 4-matic (221.084, 221.184) 340 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • M273.961 S 500 (221.071, 221.171) 388 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • M273.961 S 500 369 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • M273.968 S 500 4-matic (221.086, 221.186) 388 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • M278.932 S 500 CGI (221.073, 221.173) 435 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • M278.932 S 500 CGI 4-matic (221.094, 221.194) 435 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • M275.953 S 600 (221.176) 517 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • M157.980 S 63 AMG (221.074, 221.174) 544 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • M157.980 S 63 AMG (221.074, 221.174) 571 CV (2012 – 2013)
  • M156.984 S 63 AMG (221.077, 221.177) 525 CV (2006 – 2013)
  • M275.982 S 65 AMG (221.179) 612 CV (2005 – 2013)
  • M275.982 S 65 AMG (221.179) 630 CV (2011 – 2013)

Coupé (C216)

Diesel Engines

There are no diesel-engined versions of the Mercedes S-Class Coupé (C216).

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • M278.920 CL 500 (216.373) 435 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • M278.920 CL 500 4-matic (216.394) 435 CV
  • M273.961 CL 500 (216.371) 388 CV (2006 – 2013)
  • M273.968 CL 500 4-matic (216.386) 388 CV (2008 – 2013)
  • M275.953 CL 600 (216.376) 517 CV (2006 – 2013)
  • M157.980 CL 63 AMG (216.374) 544 CV (2011 – 2013)
  • M157.980 CL 63 AMG (216.374) 571 CV (2010 – 2013)
  • M156.984 CL 63 AMG (216.377) 525 CV (2006 – 2013)
  • M275.982 CL 65 AMG (216.379) 612 CV (2006 – 2010)
  • M275.982 CL 65 AMG (216.379) 630 CV (2011 – 2013)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class – Sixth Generation (W222)

Sedan / Saloon (W212)

Diesel Engines

  • OM651.921 S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid / h (222.004, 222.104) 204 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • OM651.921 S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid / h (222.104) 231 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • OM642.861 S 350 BlueTEC / d (222.132, 222.032, 222.123) 258 CV (2013 – 2017)
  • OM642.867 S 350 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (222.033, 222.133) 258 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • OM642.867 S 350 BlueTEC 4-matic (222.133) 252 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • OM656.929 S 350 d (222.020, 222.120) 286 CV (2017)
  • OM656.929 S 350 d 4-matic (222.021, 222.121) 286 CV (2017)
  • OM656.929 S 350 d 4-matic (222.121) 249 CV (2018)
  • OM656.929 S 400 d (222.034, 222.134) 340 CV (2017)
  • OM656.929 S 400 d 4-matic (222.035, 222.135) 340 CV (2017)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • M276.824 S 320 (222.162) 272 C (2014)
  • M276.824 S 350 L (222.155) 313 CV (2017)
  • M276.824 S 400 (222.165) 333 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M276.824 S 400 4-matic (222.067) 333 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M276.824 S 400 Maybach 4-matic (222.967) 333 CV (2015 – 2017)
  • M276.960 S 400 Hybrid / h (222.057, 222.157) 306 CV (2013 – 2017)
  • M276.824 S 450 (222.066, 222.166) 367 CV (2017)
  • M276.824 S 450 4-matic (222.064, 222.164) 367 CV (2017)
  • M256.930 S 450 Maybach 4-matic (222.959, 222.964) 367 CV (2017)
  • M256.930 S 450 EQ Boost (222.158, 222.058) 367 CV (2017)
  • M256.930 S 450 EQ Boost 4-matic (222.059, 222.159) 367 CV (2017)
  • M278.929 S 500 (222.082, 222.182) 455 CV (2013 – 2017)
  • M278.929 S 500 (222.182) 460 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M278.929 S 500 (222.082, 222.182) 435 CV (2013)
  • M278.929 S 500 4-matic (222.085, 222.185) 455 CV (2013 – 2017)
  • M278.910 S 500 Maybach 4-matic (222.984) 421 CV (2015 – 2017)
  • M278.929 S 500 Maybach (222.982) 455 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M278.929 S 500 Maybach 4.7 (222.982) 460 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M278.929 S 500 Maybach 4-matic (222.985) 455 CV (2015 – 2017)
  • M256.930 S 500 EQ Boost (222.060, 222.160) 435 CV (2017)
  • M276.824 S 500 Hybrid / e (222.163) 333 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M176.980 S 560 (222.083, 222.183) 469 CV (2017)
  • M176.980 S 560 4-matic (222.086, 222.186) 469 CV (2017)
  • M176.980 S 560 Maybach (222.983) 469 CV (2017)
  • M176.980 S 560 Maybach 4-matic (222.986) 469 CV (2017)
  • M276.824 S 560 e (222.173) 367 CV (2018)
  • M277.980 S 600 (222.176) 530 CV (2014)
  • M277.980 S 600 Maybach (222.976) 530 CV (2014 – 2018)
  • M157.985 S 63 AMG (222.077, 222.177) 585 CV (2013 – 2017)
  • M157.985 S 63 AMG 4-matic (222.178) 585 CV (2013 – 2017)
  • M279.980 S 65 AMG (222.179) 630 CV (2014)
  • M279.980 S 650 Maybach (222.980) 630 CV (2017)
  • M177.980 AMG S 63 (222.187) 612 CV (2017)
  • M177.980 AMG S 63 4-matic+ (222.188) 612 CV (2017)

Coupé (C217)

Diesel Engines

There are no diesel-engined versions of the Mercedes S-Class Coupé (C217).

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • M276.824 S 400 4-matic (217.364) 367 CV (2015)
  • M276.824 S 450 4-matic (217.364) 367 C (2017)
  • M278.910 S 500 4-matic (217.384) 422 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M278.929 S 500 (217.382) 455 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M278.929 S 500 4-matic (217.385) 455 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M176.980 S 560 (217.383) 469 CV (2017)
  • M176.980 S 560 4-matic (217.386) 469 CV (2017)
  • M177.980 S 63 AMG (217.387) 612 CV (2018)
  • M177.980 S 63 AMG 4-matic+ (217.388) 612 CV (2017)
  • M157.985 S 63 AMG (217.377) 585 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M157.985 S 63 AMG 4-matic (217.378) 585 CV (2014 – 2017)
  • M279.980 S 65 AMG (217.379) 630 CV (2014 – 2019)

Cabriolet (Convertible) (A217)

Diesel Engines

There are no diesel-engined versions of the Mercedes S-Class Convertible (A217).

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • M278.929 S 500 (217.482) 456 CV (2015 – 2017)
  • M176.980 S 560 (217.483) 469 CV (2017)
  • M279.980 S 650 Maybach 630 CV (2017)
  • M177.980 AMG S 63 (217.487) 612 CV (2018)
  • M177.980 AMG S 63 4-matic+ (217.488) 612 CV (2017)
  • M157.985 AMG S 63 (217.477) 585 CV (2016 – 2017)
  • M157.985 AMG S 63 4-matic (217.478) 585 CV (2015 – 2017)
  • M279.980 AMG S 65 (217.479) 630 CV (2016 – 2019)

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