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The W220 covers 1998–2005, the W221 covers 2005–2013, and the W222 covers 2013–2020, with a facelift in 2017; these are the three most commonly seen on UK roads at breakers. The front cross member is generation-specific, so you must match your chassis code to get the right part. Check your V5C or the chassis plate in the engine bay for your exact code before contacting a breaker.
A 2004 car is a W220 and a 2006 car is a W221 – these sit either side of a generation boundary so the cross members are not the same design. Do not assume they will interchange; confirm with the breaker against your registration to be certain.
On the S-Class the front subframe and cross member can differ between smaller six-cylinder variants and the larger V8 and V12 engines because the heavier powertrains place different demands on the front structure. When contacting a breaker, give them your exact engine code as well as your chassis generation so they can match accordingly.
Yes, engine size can influence the front cross member specification on the S-Class, so an S350 and an S500 of the same generation are not automatically interchangeable. Give the breaker your full registration and engine code rather than just the model name to make sure they supply the correct part.
Trim level alone does not affect which front cross member you need; the AMG Line designation on a standard S-Class is largely a cosmetic and interior package rather than a structural change. However, a genuine AMG variant such as an S63 or S65 may use a different engine and associated front-end structure, so if your car is a full AMG model confirm the specification with the breaker against your registration.
The W222 received its facelift in 2017, and while both sit within the same generation there can be running-gear and front-end changes across a facelift boundary. Name the facelift year to the breaker and ask them to confirm directly against your registration whether the specific cross member from a pre-facelift car crosses over to your post-2017 build.