2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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$91,850 - $210,900
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Fuel Economy: 12/19 mpg

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trims	MSRP	Fuel	Engine
4dr Sdn 3.5L V6 Hybrid RWD	$91,850	19 / 25 mpg	Gas/Electric V6 3.5L/213
4dr Sdn 3.0L V6 BlueTEC 4MATIC	$92,550	21 / 31 mpg	Turbocharged Diesel V6 3.0L/182
4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 RWD	$94,500	15 / 25 mpg	Gas V8 4.6L/- TBD -
4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 4MATIC	$97,500	15 / 24 mpg	Gas V8 4.6L/- TBD -
4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 AMG RWD	$139,300	15 / 23 mpg	Gas V8 5.5L/333
4dr Sdn 5.5L V12 RWD	$159,500	12 / 19 mpg	Gas V12 5.5L/336
4dr Sdn 6.0L V12 AMG RWD	$210,900	12 / 19 mpg	Gas V12 6.0L/365

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Once again, Mercedes revised their engine options on the S-Class. A new 3.0L BlueTEC V6 becomes available and the S550 receives a smaller-displacement, but more powerful twin-turbo 4.6L V8 over last year's 5.5L V8. ...more

The new kid on the block is the S350 BlueTEC turbodiesel, a 3.0L V6 that makes 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque. The S400 hybrid continues with a mild hybrid using a 3.5L V6 with 295 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque and a mild hybrid system to assist the gasoline engine for 30 percent better fuel economy than the S550.

The S550 gets a new 4.6L twin-turbo V8 engine, which makes 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Surprisingly, it's still capable of 25 mpg on the highway. The V12-powered S600 keeps its 5.5L V8, which makes 510 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque.

At the top end, the S63 AMG gets a twin-turbo 5.5L V8 that makes 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. It utilizes stop-start technology and a 7-speed transmission to keep fuel use relatively reasonable. The S65 AMG continues to utilize its 6.0L V12 engine, which this year makes 624 hp and an astonishing 738 lb-ft of torque.

Across the board, the S-Class carries some amazing technology. All S-Class features Airmatic active suspension with adaptive damping. Also standard are bi-xenon headlamps with adaptive corning lights and rain-sensing wipers with heated washers. High-tech options include a SPLITVIEW entertainment system allows both front seat occupants to watch different programs on the same LCD display, a night-vision system includes a pedestrian protection system and an innovative automatic 4-zone climate control uses dust and pollen filters as well as dew point and seatbelt sensors.

Other safety-oriented options include Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, both of which can trigger automatic brake intervention. Attention Assist detects drowsy drivers and is standard on all but the hybrid, and the standard Adaptive High Beam Assist monitors approaching headlights and dims its own to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Model Changes

The big news for 2012 is that a S350 BlueTEC diesel model becomes available. The S550 gets a 4.6L twin-turbo V8 engine that makes 429 horsepower and 516 lb-feet of torque. A rear-seat entertainment system is newly optional on the S400 hybrid and on the S63.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Value

The S-Class has set the standard for luxury and performance in a sedan. Now, Mercedes-Benz is setting its sights on making its flagship vehicle a standard in fuel economy and reduced emissions as well by adding the diesel engine this year to the hybrid system it introduced last year. Sport-driving fans need not worry, though, as the AMG-tuned models continue to deliver high horsepower in a luxury wrapper.

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Strengths

Clean diesel and Hybrid availability; world-class performance, comfort and safety; amazing available technology Hide

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

$91,850 - $210,900

Select a Trim below for more detailed vehicle information

4dr Sdn 3.5L V6 Hybrid RWD

4dr Sdn 3.0L V6 BlueTEC 4MATIC

4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 RWD

4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 4MATIC

4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 AMG RWD

4dr Sdn 5.5L V12 RWD

4dr Sdn 6.0L V12 AMG RWD

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