Mercedes S65 AMG: 2006-2009 Luxury Specs and Performance

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About The Mercedes-Benz W221 S65 AMG (2006-2009)

Mercedes-Benz 2007 W221 S65 AMG Exterior
Alexandre Prevot from Nancy, France, via Wikimedia Commons

The Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was the top of the line model of the W221 S-Class produced for model years 2006-2013. There are two variants of the W221 S65 AMG: pre-facelift models from 2006-2009, and post-facelift models from 2010-2013. Read about the different S65 AMG Pre-Facelift Specs.

Mercedes produced most W221 models in either standard-wheelbase or long-wheelbase versions. However, the S65 AMG was only sold in long-wheelbase. This is why it is often referred to as LWB, or long-wheelbase.

Basic Information

Production PeriodNovember 2005-May 2009
MakeMercedes-AMG
SeriesW221 S-Class
ModelS65 AMG
Chassis Code221.179
Vehicle Type4-Door Luxury Sedan

S65 AMG Engine Data

CombustionFour-stroke gasoline, two turbochargers
Engine Designation / TypeM275 E60 AMG / 275.982
Fuel Type / SystemGasoline / Indirect Injection
Cylinder ArrangementV12
Bore / Stroke82.6 mm / 93.0 mm
Displacement5980 cc
Compression Ratio9.0

S65 AMG Engine Power

Horsepower450 kW / 612 PS @ 4800-5100 rpm
Torque1000 Nm / 737 ft-lb @ 2000-4000 rpm
0-60 mph4.2 sec
0-100 km/h4.4 sec
Top Speed250 km/h / 155 mph (electronically limited)

S65 AMG Transmission

Transmission TypeAutomatic
Gearbox DesignationAMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-Speed Automatic
Gear RatiosI: 3.6, II: 2.19, III: 1.41, IV: 1.0, V: 0.83, R: 3.17

S65 AMG Fuel Economy

Fuel Capacity90 l / 23.8 gal
Fuel Type (Recommended)Premium Unleaded (91+ octane)
Fuel Consumption (City)23.1 l/100km / 10.1 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Highway)10.0 l/100km / 23.5 mpg

Steering, Brakes, Tires

Steering TypeRack-and-pinion
Front Brakes / DiameterVentilated Disc / 390 mm
Rear Brakes / DiameterVentilated Disc / 365 mm
Front Wheels8.5J x 19
Rear Wheels9.5J x 19
Front Tires255/40 ZR 19
Rear Tires275/40 ZR 19

Measurements and Weights

Wheelbase3165 mm / 124.6 in
Vehicle Length5206 mm / 205.0 in
Vehicle Width1871 mm / 73.7 in
Vehicle Height1473 mm / 58.0 in
Unladen Weight2250 kg / 2270 kg (after October 2006)

More About The W221 S-Class

Interested in more about the W221 S-Class? Read our W221 Facts and Figures guide to learn more about the luxuriousness of this S-Class. Not only was this S-Class revolutionary with its technological advancements, it beat out all the competition. Our guide encompasses everything you need to know about the design, different models, production figures, and more.

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