This article discusses in detail the oil used in fifth-generation Mercedes S-class engines (body index W221): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 of release.
Oil check interval: 1 time in 3 months or every 2500 km. / 1500 mi.
Model
S65 AMG L
Release years
2005 - 2012
Engine name
M 275 E 60 AL
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
6.0L
Engine power
612 HP / 630 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
10.5 liters
Specification
MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
0W30, 5W30, 5W40, 0W40
Oil filter
A2751800009 (part number)
Model
S63 AMG
Release years
2009 - 2013
Engine name
M 157 DE 55 AL
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
5.5L
Engine power
544 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
8.5 liters (9.0 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
0W30, 5W30, 5W40
Oil filter
A2781800009 (part number)
Model
S600 L
Release years
2005 - 2013
Engine name
M 275 E 55 AL
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
5.5L
Engine power
517 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
9.0 liters (9.5 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
0W30, 5W30, 5W40
Oil filter
A2751800009 (part number)
Model
S500 4MATIC, S500
Release years
2005 - 2009
Engine name
M 273 KE 55
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
5.5L
Engine power
388 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
8.5 liters (9.0 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
0W30, 5W30, 5W40
Oil filter
A0001802609 (part number)
Model
S 500, S500 4MATIC
Release years
2009 - 2013
Engine name
M 278 DE 46 AL
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
4.7L
Engine power
435 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
8.5 liters (9.0 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
0W30, 5W30, 5W40
Oil filter
A2761800009 (part number)
Model
S450 4MATIC, S450
Release years
2005 - 2009
Engine name
M 273 KE 46
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
4.7L
Engine power
340 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
8.5 liters (9.0 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.1, MB229.3
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
0W30, 5W30, 5W40, 0W40
Oil filter
A0001802609 (part number)
Model
S350, S350 4MATIC
Release years
2009 - 2013
Engine name
M 276 DE 35
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
3.5L
Engine power
306 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
6.5 liters (6.85 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
5W30, 5W40, 0W40
Oil filter
A2761800009 (part number)
Model
S350, S350 L, S400 L HYBRID
Release years
2005 - 2012
Engine name
M 272 KE 35
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
3.5L
Engine power
272 HP / 299 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
8.0 liters (8.45 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
5W30, 5W40
Oil filter
A0001802609 (part number)
Model
S300 L
Release years
2009 - 2013
Engine name
M 272 KE 30
Fuel
Petrol
Engine displacement
3.0L
Engine power
231 HP
Oil Change Interval
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. **
Capacity
7.0 liters (7.4 US quarts) *
Specification
MB229.3, MB229.5
Oil Viscosity (SAE)
5W30, 5W40, 0W40
Oil filter
A0001802609 (part number)
* - The amount of oil required for a service change.
** - This interval should be reduced by half when driving in severe conditions.
