Mercedes-Benz S420 W140
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Match the engine and power to your car to open its service guide.

Which S420 do you drive?
AT A GLANCE
Every version compared
| Version | Built | Type code | Engine | Engine oil | Oil approval | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S420 4.2 litre · 205 kW | Jan 1993 – Oct 1998 | 140.042, 140.043 | M 119.981 / M 119.971 | 8 L | — | 722.3 or 5G-TRONIC |
| S420 4.2 litre · 214 kW | Feb 1991 – Oct 1998 | — | M 119.971 | — | — | — |
Engine oil figures are from each version's own guide; open it to see what each figure covers, for example with or without 4MATIC. Engine codes and gearboxes are as listed for each version; where two gearboxes are listed, that version was built with either.