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A used window winder motor 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:
No — the W220 (1998–2005) and W221 (2005–2013) are different generations with different door structures, so the motors are not a straightforward swap. Name the boundary to your breaker and confirm against both registrations before buying.
Both years fall within the W221 generation (2005–2013), which received a facelift in 2009, so confirm with the breaker whether the pre-facelift and post-facelift door internals are identical — this is a boundary worth flagging. Provide both registrations and let the breaker check against their part.
Yes, it matters — window winder motors are side-specific, so you need to specify NS (nearside, passenger left) or OS (offside, driver right) when requesting a quote. Fitting the wrong side will mean the motor runs in the reverse direction and will not operate the window correctly.
Trim level and engine variant do not affect window winder motor fitment — the door structure and motor mounting are the same across S350, S430, S500, S600, and AMG variants within the same generation. Bear in mind that higher-spec doors may carry additional wiring or switches, but the motor itself is determined by generation and door position, not engine or badge.
The S-Class was produced as a four-door saloon throughout its modern generations, so door count is not a variable you need to worry about here. What does matter is the generation (W220, W221, W222) and whether you need the NS or OS motor, so have those details ready when you contact a breaker.
The W222 (2013–2020) is a different generation to the W221 (2005–2013), and crossing that generational boundary makes fitment unlikely without modification. Confirm against both registrations with your breaker, as door dimensions and motor mounts changed between these generations.