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A used fuel tank that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The W222 S-Class ran from 2013 to 2020, with a facelift in 2017. Fuel tanks within the same generation can often interchange, but ancillary fittings and sender unit connections may have changed around the 2017 facelift — confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying across that boundary. The engine code from your V5 or a VIN check is the most useful detail you can give the breaker.
The W221 ran from 2005 to 2013 and the W222 from 2013 to 2020 — these are separate generations with different underpinnings, so the tanks are not the same. You should not assume a W221 tank will drop straight into a W222, and a breaker will need your registration or full VIN to confirm compatibility. Always verify before purchasing.
Trim level and badge do not affect fuel tank fitment — what matters is engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and year within the generation. An S350 and an S500 may share the same tank if the underlying fuel type and model year align, but the breaker will confirm this against your engine code. Be aware that ancillary components such as the sender unit or breather pipes may differ even between visually similar tanks.
Fuel type is a core fitment factor — diesel and petrol tanks are sometimes different shapes or use different fittings, so you should not assume they are interchangeable even within the same generation. Always tell the breaker whether your car is petrol or diesel alongside the engine code from your V5. Never assume fitment without the breaker confirming it against your full details.
The W222 facelift arrived in 2017, so a 2018 tank comes from the post-facelift phase while your 2016 car is pre-facelift. The core tank may be the same, but mounting points, sender connections, or breather routing can change mid-production around a facelift — route this question to the breaker and give them your registration or engine code so they can check against the exact part numbers. Do not assume fitment across the 2017 boundary without that confirmation.
Gearbox type is worth mentioning to the breaker because it can influence which engine and drivetrain configuration the car has, which in turn affects ancillary fuel system components. For the S-Class fuel tank itself the engine code and fuel type are the primary fitment factors, but giving the breaker the full picture — registration, engine code, fuel type, and gearbox — means they can match the correct part with confidence. Never rely solely on year and badge when sourcing mechanical parts.