S Class LWB?
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: L.A., CA
Posts: 2,146
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
'08 M5, '10 Land Cruiser
S Class LWB?
Quick question. I see 750iL's all over the place, and A8 4.2L's but am unsure as to whether the W221 S Class can be had in LWB form or if they have released just one version?
#2
MBWorld Fanatic!
There are two versions, but all models currently imported into the US are LWB. There is no external model designation change.
#3
Almost a Member!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
1984 300 D // 1995 Lexus ES300 // 1998 S320 // 2000 S500 // 2006 Lexus LS430 // 2007 Ford Expedition
My cousin in India just purchased an S350 MY07 and he said he got the short-wheels base since it was cheaper. He ended up paying US$200,000 for the car.
#5
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Europe
Posts: 6,375
Received 295 Likes
on
247 Posts
223.168 & 213.012 & 906.633 & 214.005
http://www.mercedes-benz.dk/personbi..._prisliste.pdf
The S350 SWB base price is 460.000 Danish krone, the sales price is 1.541.000 krone. That equals approximately US$283.000, basic car.
I believe Denmark has by far the highest car tax in Western Europe, most European countries do not have car tax at all but a yearly fee is common, usually dependent on the emissions.
#7
Almost a Member!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
1984 300 D // 1995 Lexus ES300 // 1998 S320 // 2000 S500 // 2006 Lexus LS430 // 2007 Ford Expedition
Trending Topics
#8
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Europe
Posts: 6,375
Received 295 Likes
on
247 Posts
223.168 & 213.012 & 906.633 & 214.005
They do have social security that outperforms US by a similar factor, I don't want to speculate which option is better.
You can take you car to Denmark and sell it by $850.000, but you have to pay at least 2/3 of tax from that value first. Doesn't make a big profit after all.
#13
Senior Member
Canada will sell a SWB S450 4-matic this year.
I personally would prefer a SWB as I rarely have anyone in the back seat and it is easier to drive and park in city congestion. I presume that the 450 gets better mileage also, which should be a consideration for MBUSA.
I also would consider an R class if we could get the SWB in the US. This car actually looks more in proportion in the shorter version.
I personally would prefer a SWB as I rarely have anyone in the back seat and it is easier to drive and park in city congestion. I presume that the 450 gets better mileage also, which should be a consideration for MBUSA.
I also would consider an R class if we could get the SWB in the US. This car actually looks more in proportion in the shorter version.
#14
MBWorld Fanatic!
#15
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: So Cal
Posts: 54
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'07 MB Lorinser S550, '06 MB R350, '04 Porsche 911 cabriolet
Although E class is nice, It doesn't come close to the amenities of S. SWB or LWB S class is the flagship.
#16
MBWorld Fanatic!
#17
Apparently, some car manufacturers (Audi, BMW) have made LWB versions of "smaller" cars, like a LWB 5 Series and A6L. I believe most of these are sold in Asia, where there are people who couldn't afford to purchase an S-class or its competitors but still has a driver due to the cheap labour costs; therefore, they prefer to be in the back seats even in a 5-Series or A6. I believe it's a possibilty that a LWB E-class (only sold in Asia of course) will be in the future.
I also saw a limo version of the E class in Hong Kong, it has 3 rows of doors and seat and looked frankly more like a bus than a limo.
I also saw a limo version of the E class in Hong Kong, it has 3 rows of doors and seat and looked frankly more like a bus than a limo.
#18
Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Mercedes S-Class (W221) AMG
In addition to the advantage in leg room for the long version, the short wheel base S-Class doesn't have:
1. Panoramic roof option.
2. Business table option.
As far as I know AMG versions come as long wheel base models only.
1. Panoramic roof option.
2. Business table option.
As far as I know AMG versions come as long wheel base models only.
#21
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Europe
Posts: 6,375
Received 295 Likes
on
247 Posts
223.168 & 213.012 & 906.633 & 214.005
320 CDI
420 CDI
280
350
450
500/550
63 AMG
320 CDI 4matic
350 4matic
450 4matic
500 4matic
If I got it right, S600 and S65AMG are not available as SWB.
#22
Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Mercedes S-Class (W221) AMG
Maybe in Europe S63 LWB is available. In Middle East, the SWB comes on S280 only where all other models such as S350, 500, 600, 63 and 65 are LWB versions.
The SWB is not bad at all since it has almost every option available for the higher end models (except for engine performance and related accessories). For me the option I can't give up now since I tried it is the panoramic roof, what a pleasing feature both internally and visually.
The SWB is not bad at all since it has almost every option available for the higher end models (except for engine performance and related accessories). For me the option I can't give up now since I tried it is the panoramic roof, what a pleasing feature both internally and visually.
#23
Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lymington Hampshire UK
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
E220cdi Estate Avantgarde March 2008
In the UK only the S600 and S65AMG are available as LWB only.
I have the SWB, which is by far the most popular in the UK. Even that is much longer than most parking spaces. Most supermarkets here lay out parking spaces about the length of a C class. And so do most towns when parking bays are marked on the road.
But quite honestly. I find ample room in the back and I am 6ft. Good deal more than the E class. Suits me just fine.
I have the SWB, which is by far the most popular in the UK. Even that is much longer than most parking spaces. Most supermarkets here lay out parking spaces about the length of a C class. And so do most towns when parking bays are marked on the road.
But quite honestly. I find ample room in the back and I am 6ft. Good deal more than the E class. Suits me just fine.
#24
Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Doha, Qatar
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Mercedes S-Class (W221) AMG
It is an S if you get it in 3 pieces it will still look beautiful. I saw few people painting the roof of their SWB glossy black and honestly can't tell the difference from panoramic roof specially from distance.
Enjoy it.
Enjoy it.
#25
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Germany
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
211.020 - E 280 CDI
Over here in germany it's such a question of money! The LWB is about 10.000 € more expensive, then the SWB! Nevertheless the LWB looks a lot better and the comfort it adds on the rear seats is just great.
Diesel Benz is completely right - every model (except S 600 and S 65 AMG) are avaible as SWB and LWB (here in germany).
Diesel Benz is completely right - every model (except S 600 and S 65 AMG) are avaible as SWB and LWB (here in germany).