S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600

S500 LWB Vs SWB

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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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S500 LWB Vs SWB

Hi everyone,

Just wondering how many of the w221 owners opted for the Long wheel base and short wheel base versions? And what were your reasons.

I have the long wheel base. My reason was simply i liked the larger interior and in the Australian market it came with some extra equipment as standard.

Anyone driven both (SWB and LWB) and what are the differences in handling?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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Handling the LWB not as easy

as the SWB on European streets and parking lots. I had no option to opt for the SWB on a S 600... So I have to survive with the LWB...
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by aschb
as the SWB on European streets and parking lots. I had no option to opt for the SWB on a S 600... So I have to survive with the LWB...
i have the same opinion like you , i choosed SWB because of the European streets and parking lots.
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