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Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specifications by trim levels

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S-Class is a 5-seat from Mercedes-Benz, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $91,850 to $210,900, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Bentley Flying Spur.

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 19 to 31 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 73.70mm x 206.50mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

  • Fuel Tank: 23.8 gal

  • Wheelbase: 124.6 in

  • MPG: 19 city/25 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 9.1 sec

  • Curb: 4474 lbs

  • Tires: P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 16.4 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 206.5 x 73.7 x 58



2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered in 7 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Mercedes-Benz S-Class safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Mercedes-Benz S-Class specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 240 hp @ 3600 –
      621 hp @ 4800

    • Torque 258 lb-ft. –
      738 lb-ft. @ 3,000

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 4.5 - 9.1 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 12.9 - 18.5 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 206.5 in

    • Width 73.7 in

    • Height 58 in

    • Wheelbase 124.6 in

    • Curb Weight 4474 lbs

    • GVWR 5732 lbs

    • Turning radius 20 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 125

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 23.8 gal

    • City 12 - 21 mpg

    • Combined 16 - 27 mpg

    • Highway 19 - 31 mpg

    • Highway range 452.2 - 737.8 mi



Specifications

Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan

Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan

Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Exterior length
206.50 in 206.50 in 206.50 in 206.50 in
Exterior body width
73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in
Exterior height
58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in
Horsepower
275 510 621 429
Torque
258 612 738 516
Fuel economy - city
19 mpg 12 mpg 12 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
25 mpg 19 mpg 19 mpg 25 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.10 seconds 4.50 seconds 5.10 seconds 5.40 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.50 seconds 12.90 seconds 13.10 seconds 14.10 seconds
1/4 mile speed
90 mph 102 mph 108 mph 97 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.90 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
59 mph 58 mph 59 mph 58 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.66/3.39 " 3.23/3.43 " 3.25/3.66 " 3.66/3.39 "
Curb weight
4474.00 lbs 4950.00 lbs 5061.00 lbs 4740.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5732.00 lbs 5930.00 lbs 5997.00 lbs 5853.00 lbs
Wheelbase
124.60 in 124.60 in 124.60 in 124.60 in
Front track
62.90 " 62.90 " 62.90 " 62.90 "
Rear track
63.20 " 63.20 " 63.20 " 63.20 "
Turning radius
20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Front legroom
41.90 in 41.90 in 41.90 in 41.90 in
Rear legroom
42.30 in 42.30 in 42.30 in 42.30 in
Front headroom
37.80 in 37.80 in 37.80 in 37.80 in
Rear headroom
38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in
Front hip room
59.90 in 59.90 in 59.90 in 59.90 in
Rear hip room
59.40 in 59.40 in 59.40 in 59.40 in
Front shoulder room
57.80 in 57.80 in 57.80 in 57.80 in
Rear shoulder room
56.90 in 56.90 in 56.90 in 56.90 in
Luggage volume
16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
125 cu.ft. 125 cu.ft. 125 cu.ft. 125 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
23.80 gal. 23.80 gal. 23.80 gal. 23.80 gal.
Hybrid system net power
3848 – – –
Hybrid system net torque
3882 – – –
Hybrid electric motor 1 horsepower
3918 – – –
Hybrid electric motor 1 torque
118 – – –
Drag coefficient
0.27 0.28 0.29 0.26

Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan

Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
206.50 in 206.50 in 206.50 in
Exterior body width
73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in
Exterior height
58.00 in 58.00 in 58.00 in
Horsepower
429 240 536
Torque
516 455 590
Fuel economy - city
15 mpg 21 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
24 mpg 31 mpg 23 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
5.50 seconds 9.10 seconds 5.10 seconds
1/4 mile time
14.20 seconds 16.60 seconds 13.30 seconds
1/4 mile speed
95 mph 81 mph 106 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.90 0.90
Slalom speed
58 mph 58 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.66/3.39 " 3.27/3.62 " 3.86/3.56 "
Curb weight
4861.00 lbs 4784.00 lbs 4741.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5986.00 lbs 5975.00 lbs 5941.00 lbs
Wheelbase
124.60 in 124.60 in 124.60 in
Front track
62.90 " 62.90 " 62.90 "
Rear track
63.20 " 63.20 " 63.20 "
Turning radius
20.00 20.00 20.00
Front legroom
41.90 in 41.90 in 41.90 in
Rear legroom
42.30 in 42.30 in 42.30 in
Front headroom
37.80 in 37.80 in 37.80 in
Rear headroom
38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in
Front hip room
59.90 in 59.90 in 59.90 in
Rear hip room
59.40 in 59.40 in 59.40 in
Front shoulder room
57.80 in 57.80 in 57.80 in
Rear shoulder room
56.90 in 56.90 in 56.90 in
Luggage volume
16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft. 16.40 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
125 cu.ft. 125 cu.ft. 125 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
23.80 gal. 23.80 gal. 23.80 gal.
Drag coefficient
0.26 0.26 0.29

Interior Features

Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan

Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan

Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan

Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2820 2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2

Exterior Features

Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan

Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan

Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS P255/45ZR19.0 BSW performance AS P255/35ZR20.0 BSW performance P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS
Wheels
18" silver aluminum 19" silver aluminum 20" silver AMG forged aluminum 18" silver aluminum
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade
Tires - rear
275/40ZR10 275/45ZR19 275/35ZR20 275/40ZR10

Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan

Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan
Antenna
3396 3396 3396
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS P255/35ZR20.0 BSW performance
Wheels
18" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum 20" silver AMG aluminum
Mud flaps
3804 – –
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade
Tires - rear
275/35ZR10 275/40ZR10 275/35ZR20

Seats

Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan

Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan

Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan

Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989 2986
Standard seating
5 5 5

Entertainment System

Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan

Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan

Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Speakers
15 15 15 15
Amplifier
600W premium premium 600W
1st row LCD screen
2 2 2 2
2nd row LCD screen
1 2 2 1

Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan

Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan
Radio
3133 3133 3148
Speakers
15 15 15
Amplifier
600W 600W 600W
1st row LCD screen
2 2 2
2nd row LCD screen
1 1 1

Safety and Security Features

Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan

Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan

Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Door curb lights
4 4 4 4

Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan

Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
4 4 4
Parking assist
3767 – –

Mechanical Features

Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan

Base S600 4dr Sedan

Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan

Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Axle ratio
2.23 3.82 3.82 2.65

Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan

Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan
Engine
4815 4778 4826
Front anti-roll bar
3577 3577 –
Rear anti-roll bar
3620 3620 –
Axle ratio
2.65 2.65 3.06

Other Specs

Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan

Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC

Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5250 3600 5500
Torque rpm
1800 1600 3,000