The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 is a sedan produced from 2013 to 2020. It is the 4th of 5 generations of the S-Class in our catalog.
Engines: 4.7 V8 Biturbo (S500) (M278), 455 hp. Transmission: automatic; rear-wheel drive. Length 5,116 mm, wheelbase 3,035 mm, fuel tank 70 L.
Facelift: 2017. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 2013–2020 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 4.7 V8 Biturbo (S500) |
| Engine code | M278 |
| Displacement | 4.7 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 455 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 7-speed |
| Gearbox model | 7G-Tronic, from 2017 — 9G-Tronic |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Length | 5,116 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 V8 Biturbo (S500) | ≈ 510,925 ₸ | ≈ 357,648 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: dealer service history; chain noise.
Tip: Service with specialists, oil MB 229.5 or higher.
What to check when buying: limp mode, sensor error codes.
Tip: Oil every 60k km.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20; bolt pattern 5x112. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
4.7 V8 Biturbo (S500), code M278, 455 hp, 700 Nm.
automatic (7G-Tronic, from 2017 — 9G-Tronic).
Fuel tank 70 l.
For 2026, about 510,925 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.