Mercedes-Benz S-Class Bulkhead Replacement Parts

The W140 ran from 1991 to 1998, the W220 from 1998 to 2005, the W221 from 2005 to 2013, and the W222 from 2013 to 2020 — each generation uses a completely different platform and a bulkhead from one will not cross to another. Always match by generation code first, and your breaker can confirm the exact code from your registration. Never assume a part from a neighbouring generation will fit even if the cars look similar.

This is a boundary question worth flagging: the W221 ran from 2005 to 2013, so a 2011 car sits within that generation, but the W222 replaced it from 2013 onwards meaning a 2014 car is a W222 with a completely different shell. If both cars are confirmed W221s the generation is the same, but confirm with the breaker whether any mid-generation pressing changes affect interchangeability. Never assume fitment across the W221-to-W222 boundary.

Engine and trim level do not affect bulkhead fitment on the S-Class — the shell structure is shared across petrol, diesel, and AMG variants within the same generation. You may find minor cosmetic or bracket differences depending on factory-fitted options, but the core bulkhead is the same pressing. Confirm any specific variant differences with the breaker against your registration to be safe.

The standard S-Class sold in the UK is a four-door saloon throughout the W220, W221, and W222 generations, and the bulkhead is specific to that body structure. Long-wheelbase variants (denoted L in the model name, such as S350L) share the same bulkhead as the standard wheelbase car, but confirm this with your breaker as subtle differences can exist. Body style is the primary fitment question for any structural panel, so always lead with it when getting a quote.

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class shares the W222 platform with the standard S-Class, but it is sold as a long-wheelbase variant with a stretched body, which may involve differences in the bulkhead area pressing. Whether those differences affect interchangeability with a standard W222 bulkhead is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume. Platform alone is not sufficient confirmation here given the bespoke nature of the Maybach body.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can verify the generation, body style, and wheelbase against their donor car — the bulkhead is a major structural panel and generation, body style, and door count all matter for fitment. Engine size and trim level (whether SE, AMG Line, or full AMG) do not affect which bulkhead you need, so do not worry about matching those. Always ask the breaker to cross-reference both registrations before the part is removed or dispatched.