Third generation · W140 · 1992–1999

1995Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The imposing, over-engineered 1990s flagship — double-pane glass, a V12 (600 SEL / S 600), and the debut of Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in its C140 coupe. US model years 1992–1999.

Third generation · W140

Photo: “1995-1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 (W140) Sedan (13-05-2018) 01” by Jirapat Chroenkeskij / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0. Cropped to 16:9.

The 1995 model year

Overview

The 1995 U.S.-era W140 roster retained the five 1994 names: S 320, S 350 Turbodiesel, S 420, S 500, and S 600, all still paired here with four-speed automatics. Mercedes-Benz's factory history dates ESP standard equipment on W140 V12 versions from 1995 and availability on V8 versions as an option.

Specifications

Engines: 3.2-liter M104 DOHC inline-six
3.5-liter OM603 turbocharged diesel inline-six
4.2-liter M119 DOHC V8
5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8
6.0-liter M120 DOHC V12
Transmissions: 4-speed automatic
Body styles: Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan

Year over year

What changed

The five-model sedan and engine-family roster carried over from 1994.
The transmission boundary remains four-speed for this year; the sourced five-speed change starts with 1996.

Worth knowing

Notable

ESP's 1995 W140 milestone is stated as factory equipment applicability, not as a claim that every 1995 S-Class carried the system.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

Service records matter on every W140; inspect the pneumatic convenience system, all electronic equipment, rear window regulators, power-steering leaks, and engine mounts before purchase.
The club guide identifies pre-1996 evaporator leakage and 1993–1995 biodegradable wiring harnesses as specific inspection points; verify repairs on the individual car rather than assuming every example is affected.
Match service parts to the exact engine, transmission, market, and build date shown on the data plate; a shared W140 body does not make six-cylinder, V8, V12, and diesel fitment interchangeable.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 1995 S-Class on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service topics: 4
Scheduled topics: 3
Applicability stated: 4
Exact references: 2

Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

Lubrication serviceView intervals, applicability and sources
Lubrication service
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1995 · United States · Mercedes-Benz explicitly applies this revision to model 140 beginning with model year 1994; pre-1994 W140 requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 12 months · Under normal operating conditions; at least once a year.
Source: Mercedes-Benz — W140 maintenance intervals (MY1994 revision, preserved by Operation CHARM) · normal operating-condition intervals — lubrication service · checked 2026-08-05
Maintenance service
Applies to: 1995 · United States · Mercedes-Benz explicitly applies this revision to model 140 beginning with model year 1994; pre-1994 W140 requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 24 months · Under normal operating conditions.
Source: Mercedes-Benz — W140 maintenance intervals (MY1994 revision, preserved by Operation CHARM) · normal operating-condition intervals — maintenance service · checked 2026-08-05
Fuel filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Fuel filter
Sourced interval available
Applies to: 1995 · United States · Mercedes-Benz explicitly applies this revision to model 140 beginning with model year 1994; pre-1994 W140 requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 60,000 mi / 96,000 km / 48 months · Additional maintenance work at a maintenance service; whichever comes first.
Source: Mercedes-Benz — W140 maintenance intervals (MY1994 revision, preserved by Operation CHARM) · additional maintenance jobs at maintenance service — replace fuel filter · checked 2026-08-05
Diesel fuel prefilter
Applies to: 1995 · Diesel engines · United States · Mercedes-Benz explicitly applies this revision to model 140 beginning with model year 1994; pre-1994 W140 requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 60,000 mi / 96,000 km / 48 months · Diesel models; additional maintenance work at a maintenance service; whichever comes first.
Source: Mercedes-Benz — W140 maintenance intervals (MY1994 revision, preserved by Operation CHARM) · additional maintenance jobs at maintenance service — replace fuel prefilter (diesel) · checked 2026-08-05
Engine air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air filter
Exact reference available
Applies to: 1995 · United States · Mercedes-Benz explicitly applies this revision to model 140 beginning with model year 1994; pre-1994 W140 requirements are not claimed.
Published interval: 60,000 mi / 96,000 km / 48 months · Additional maintenance work at a maintenance service; whichever comes first.
Source: Mercedes-Benz — W140 maintenance intervals (MY1994 revision, preserved by Operation CHARM) · additional maintenance jobs at maintenance service — replace air-filter element · checked 2026-08-05
S 320 — 3.2-liter M104 DOHC inline-six
K&N 33-2130
Applies to: 1995 · 3.2-liter M104 DOHC inline-six · S 320 · Exact 1995 S 320 engine application. Confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Source: K&N Engineering — 2017 European Automotive Catalog, S-Class application tables (archived copy) · W140 S-Class table — S 320, 1995 — 33-2130 · checked 2026-09-01
Verified ordering references
Service replacementK&N 33-2130
Qty. 1 · Reusable engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
K&N lists one element for this application; confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Catalog: K&N Engineering — 2017 European Automotive Catalog, S-Class application tables (archived copy) · W140 S-Class table — S 320, 1995 — 33-2130 · checked 2026-09-01
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S 420 — 4.2-liter M119 DOHC V8
K&N 33-2678
Applies to: 1995 · 4.2-liter M119 DOHC V8 · S 420 · Exact 1995 S 420 engine application. Confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Source: K&N Engineering — 2017 European Automotive Catalog, S-Class application tables (archived copy) · W140 S-Class table — S 420, 1995 — 33-2678 (two required) · checked 2026-09-01
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Service replacementK&N 33-2678
Qty. 2 · Reusable engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
K&N lists two elements for this application; confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Catalog: K&N Engineering — 2017 European Automotive Catalog, S-Class application tables (archived copy) · W140 S-Class table — S 420, 1995 — 33-2678 (two required) · checked 2026-09-01
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S 500 — 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8
K&N 33-2678
Applies to: 1995 · 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8 · S 500 · Exact 1995 S 500 engine application. Confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Source: K&N Engineering — 2017 European Automotive Catalog, S-Class application tables (archived copy) · W140 S-Class table — S 500, 1995 — 33-2678 (two required) · checked 2026-09-01
Verified ordering references
Service replacementK&N 33-2678
Qty. 2 · Reusable engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
K&N lists two elements for this application; confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Catalog: K&N Engineering — 2017 European Automotive Catalog, S-Class application tables (archived copy) · W140 S-Class table — S 500, 1995 — 33-2678 (two required) · checked 2026-09-01
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S 600 — 6.0-liter M120 DOHC V12
K&N 33-2677
Applies to: 1995 · 6.0-liter M120 DOHC V12 · S 600 · Exact 1995 S 600 engine application. Confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Source: K&N Engineering — 2017 European Automotive Catalog, S-Class application tables (archived copy) · W140 S-Class table — S 600, 1995 — 33-2677 (two required) · checked 2026-09-01
Verified ordering references
Service replacementK&N 33-2677
Qty. 2 · Reusable engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
K&N lists two elements for this application; confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Catalog: K&N Engineering — 2017 European Automotive Catalog, S-Class application tables (archived copy) · W140 S-Class table — S 600, 1995 — 33-2677 (two required) · checked 2026-09-01
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Engine oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil filter
Exact reference available
Use the exact engine, VIN, and build date to confirm the catalogued service part before ordering.
Applies to: 1995
S 350 Turbodiesel — 3.5-liter OM603 turbocharged diesel inline-six
Mercedes-Benz 601-180-01-09-64
Applies to: 1995 · 3.5-liter OM603 turbocharged diesel inline-six · S 350 Turbodiesel · Exact 1995 S 350 Turbodiesel engine application. Confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Source: Mercedes-Benz Classic USA — genuine diesel engine-oil-filter element 601-180-01-09-64 · S 350 Turbodiesel diesel application, 1995 — 601-180-01-09-64 · checked 2026-09-01
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Original equipmentMercedes-Benz 601-180-01-09-64
Qty. 1 · Engine oil-filter element · catalog-listed
Manufacturer-catalogued application; confirm VIN and build date before ordering.
Catalog: Mercedes-Benz Classic USA — genuine diesel engine-oil-filter element 601-180-01-09-64 · S 350 Turbodiesel diesel application, 1995 — 601-180-01-09-64 · checked 2026-09-01
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Verified 2026-09-01 from Mercedes-Benz Club of America — 1992–1999 W140 buyer's guide and technical tables, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive — 140-series S-Class model history, Mercedes-Benz W140 School archive — factory North American owner's-manual model indexes by year.

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Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan

Mercedes-Benz S 320 Automatic

Body: Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan
Engine: 3.2-liter M104 DOHC inline-six
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic
Built: Regular production

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Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan

Mercedes-Benz S 350 Turbodiesel Automatic

Body: Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan
Engine: 3.5-liter OM603 turbocharged diesel inline-six
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic
Built: Regular production

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Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan

Mercedes-Benz S 420 Automatic

Body: Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan
Engine: 4.2-liter M119 DOHC V8
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic
Built: Regular production

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Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan

Mercedes-Benz S 500 Automatic

Body: Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan
Engine: 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic
Built: Regular production

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Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan

Mercedes-Benz S 600 Automatic

Body: Four-door rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan
Engine: 6.0-liter M120 DOHC V12
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic
Built: Regular production

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