Service A / Service B
About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)
25 000 km
12 months
Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.
Source [1]W222 · 2013–2017
Mercedes Classe S S 500 W222 · 455 hp (2013 to 2017)
The Mercedes Classe S S 500 of the W222 generation uses the M278 4.7 V8 petrol engine with 455 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 455 PS / 335 kW
- Displacement
- 4 663 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- M278 4.7 V8
- Period covered
- 2013–2017
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
455 hp (335 kW), rear-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic. Built from 2013 to 2017.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It sits between the S 450 4MATIC (367 hp) and the S 560 (469 hp). The M278 4.7 V8 engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe E (W212), Mercedes CLS (C218), Mercedes Classe S (W221), Mercedes GLE / ML (ML / GLE W166), Mercedes GLS (X166), Mercedes SL (R231).
AutoKarnet advice
Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Mercedes Classe S S 500 W222?
The M278 4.7 V8 petrol engine (4 663 cc), 455 hp (335 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Mercedes Classe S S 500?
A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M278 4.7 V8 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026