Test drive Mercedes Benz S-Class W222 2013-NV sedan
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse. Only the star is higher
A solid businessman is a solid car! Even if he was used. For many Russians, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse is a symbol of a successful life. In Moscow, the concentration of such machines has always been unusually high, especially cars with a factory W140 index. The next W220, which appeared back in 1998, also diverged with a significant circulation. But traditional customers did not really like too soft, puffy, although in their own way and elegant. But the W221, which debuted in 2005 and is still produced, Russian businessmen appreciated: it has outlined a return to the previous concept, laid down in the legendary W140 (that very six hundred from jokes). This is a large, brutal, aggressive car, however, became familiar in seven years. And besides, he has become much in price. So, the car, which is now new now costs at least 3,500,000 rubles. In a used form, you can buy at the price of a well -equipped family class sedan. Is it not true, tempting to acquire a completely relevant representative model at a similar price? However, it must be borne in mind that the purchase is only the first investment in this car. Now it is required to contain that it is never cheap, even if it comes to relatively old representative cars. And here is still the produced model
They produce W221 for a long time, and in 2009 an intermediate restyling was carried out, after which all previously produced cars were a little bit, but they were old. Despite this, S-Klasse in any performance is still perceived as an expensive car that requires respect on the road. By tradition, the model was released with two options for the length of the wheelbase. It is not recommended to buy a car with a long base for personal use, since this version is intended for those who travel with a personal driver. There are no special problems with the body: the panels are steadfastly tolerate the onslaught of sand and reagents, the radiators do not end after one winter, and with external electrical equipment the problems, if arise, are far from massive. Passive safety of this machine, as you know, is on top.
The salon is amazing: the magnificent scope even in versions with a short wheelbase, the remarkable equipment of almost any copy (list everything that can be equipped with s-klasse), ideal silence even at high speed, expensive decoration materials, high-quality ergonomics if Briefly, the interior of the latter S-Klasse is hidden in the highest category: a plane, not a car! However, with such a number of service functions, you do not have to be surprised at the frequent failures in the operation of electrical equipment: sometimes climate control operates incorrectly (sometimes the stove motor is completely out of order), the system of active pumping of the seats (along with heating) in general, in general, in the next generation s, refuses. -Klasse to the Germans should not pay attention to the absolute number of bells and whistles, but so that everything works fine.
On the go, this thoroughbred refined machine demonstrates a magnificent level of driving comfort. And the smoothness of the course, and the sound insulation of S-Klasse at an unattainable height for most competitors. And all this is combined with decent handling, powerful brakes and decent dynamics. More precisely, the dynamics can be either ordinary (at the basic versions) or the incredible (not every supercar will steal for the S65 AMG). In the most common S500, it is simply assertive. The help in our conditions is all -wheel drive, which is equipped with some versions. In addition to him, the driver is insured by a whole battery of active security from the stabilization system to a night vision system with rotary headlights. What can I say if the car knows how to slowly slow down when an obstacle appears on the road! Instead of traditional to list engines, it is better to give a list of versions of this model.
The basic modification is called S300 and has a 3-liter V6 with a capacity of 231 hp.
S320 CDI diesel machine with a 235 hp motor with and a volume of 3 l (now it has an S350 CDI index).
S350 is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6, outstanding 272306 hp. (depending on the year of release).
S400 modification with a hybrid power plant with a total capacity below 300 hp.
S420 CDI has a 4-liter diesel V8 with a capacity of 320 hp. Later, this version was renamed the S450 CDI.
S450 also exists in atmospheric performance: its 4.7-liter engine produces 340 hp.
In the first years of production, the S500 was 388 hp 5.5-liter V8, later a car with the same index received a 4.7-liter engine, which, due to turbocharged, issues 435 hp.
S550 is essentially the same S500, but for the USA.
S600 car with a 517-horsepower 5.5-liter V12.
S63 AMG is also different: if earlier it was a machine with a 6.2-liter atmospheric engine with a capacity of 525 hp, now she has a 5.5-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 544 hp under the hood.
S65 AMG The most crazy version that has a 6-liter V12 with a capacity of 612 to 630 hp.
Against their background, the recently appeared modifications of the S250 CDI (under the hood of a 2.1-liter 204-horsepower diesel) and S300 Bluetec Hybrid (total power of the diesel engine and electric motor 265 hp): both versions in Russia are not presented.
Absolutely reliable engines of this model cannot be called, in particular, the early specimens found problem gears of the timing chain (later eliminated this problem). In addition, all of the same early machines were noted cases of destruction of the intake manifold. The engines of this model are very sensitive to the quality of gasoline: the regular use of surrogate can disable a catalyst (which the car has not one). As experience shows, diesel engines are also demanding on fuel quality. Otherwise, there are no special problems, in particular, with competent care, the turbine serves for a long time.
The 7G-Tronic gearbox is a universally recognized problem place: even a machine with a small mileage can refuse the control unit (and it is expensive). But there are more advanced cases when, say, mechanical parts refuse, such as a hydrotransformer. Perhaps you will not get off with one control unit, and you will have to change the box assembly (and it costs up to 400,000 rubles). The malfunctions begin to make themselves felt with a different run, sometimes after 100,000 km, but it happens, and after 50,000 km. A five-speed checkpoint (installed on versions with 12-cylinder engines) is much more reliable, despite the fact that she has to deal with enormous power.
Like the previous generation car, the weapons of the W221 are elements of pneumatic suspension: with a relatively small run (100,000 km or a little more), a compressor that pumps up the racks will fail, and a little later will come into disrepair and racks themselves. The hydraulic suspension ABC (contributing to the suppression of the rolls) is more durable, but it is not absolutely hostile: over time, the block of valves comes to an end. In case of a malfunction of any of the two types of suspension, the appearance of the car will significantly change (up to the point that the machine will almost draw a belly on asphalt). The steering can also be faulty: the failures of the GUR pumps, as well as the knock in the steering rails, were noted. The brakes cannot be called frankly weak, but the warning of the brake discs, the destruction of the calipers, and the accelerated wear of the brake pads (mainly, though due to the fault of the owners), occurs.
The advantages and disadvantages of the model
Advantages
Great level of comfort, wide selection of engines, richest equipment
Flaws
Expensive spare parts, high fuel consumption, weak suspension
It would seem that the S-Klasse W221 is not the most extensive list of breakdowns (Porsche Cayenne or BMW 7th series of malfunctions is much larger). But, firstly, the elimination of these problems is very expensive. Secondly, the content of this machine, even in the absence of serious defects in principle, is expensive (spare parts are expensive, like service services).
Characteristics
Type of body sedan
The number of doors 4
Sum of places 5
Length 50765206 mm
Width 1871 mm
Height 1473 mm
Wheel base 30353165 mm
Road clearance 140170 mm
Suspension type
front: independent, two -leaf, pneumatic
back: independent, multi -link, pneumatic
The type of drive is rear or full
Brakes
front: Disco ventilated
rear: Disco ventilated
Gas tank volume 90 l
Acceleration to 100 km/h* 5.4 s
Max. speed* 250 km/h (limited by electronics)
Fuel consumption* Average: 11.7 liters
* Data for the S500 with a 388-horsepower engine.
