2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Fair Market Price	$10,976	$11,337	$12,674	$12,925	$18,709	$23,433	$27,717
Fuel Economy	City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG	City 15/Hwy 25/Comb 19 MPG	City 15/Hwy 24/Comb 18 MPG	City 19/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG	City 15/Hwy 23/Comb 18 MPG	City 12/Hwy 19/Comb 14 MPG	City 12/Hwy 19/Comb 14 MPG
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gas	Gas	Hybrid	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	240 @ 3600 RPM	429 @ 5250 RPM	429 @ 5250 RPM	295 @ 6000 RPM	536 @ 5500 RPM	510 @ 5000 RPM	621 @ 4800 RPM
Engine	V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter	V8, Twin Turbo, 4.6 Liter	V8, Twin Turbo, 4.6 Liter	V6, Hybrid, 3.5 Liter	V8, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter	V12, Twin Turbo, 5.5 Liter	V12, Twin Turbo, 6.0 Liter
Cargo Volume	16.40 cu ft	16.40 cu ft	16.40 cu ft	16.40 cu ft	16.40 cu ft	16.40 cu ft	16.40 cu ft
Cylinders	6	8	8	6	8	12	12
Torque	455 lb-ft	516 lb-ft	516 lb-ft	284 lb-ft	590 lb-ft	612 lb-ft	738 lb-ft
Turning Circle	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet
0 - 60	7 seconds	N/A	N/A	7.2 seconds	4.4 seconds	4.5 seconds	4.2 seconds

Blind-Spot Alert	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Driver Attention Assist Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Emergency & Security Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Night Vision System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Pedestrian Detection System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque	455 @ 3600 RPM	516 @ 5250 RPM	516 @ 5250 RPM	284 @ 6000 RPM	590 @ 5500 RPM	612 @ 5000 RPM	738 @ 4800 RPM
0 to 60	7 seconds	Not Available	Not Available	7.2 seconds	4.4 seconds	4.5 seconds	4.2 seconds
Top Speed	130 mph	130 mph	130 mph	130 mph	155 mph	130 mph	186 mph

Leather Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Recommended Fuel	Diesel	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	4784 pounds	4740 pounds	4861 pounds	4630 pounds	4916 pounds	4960 pounds	5082 pounds
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gallons	23.8 gallons	23.8 gallons	23.8 gallons	23.8 gallons	23.8 gallons	23.8 gallons
Front Head Room	37.8 inches	37.8 inches	37.8 inches	37.8 inches	37.8 inches	37.8 inches	37.8 inches
Front Leg Room	41.9 inches	41.9 inches	41.9 inches	41.9 inches	41.9 inches	41.9 inches	41.9 inches
Overall Length	206.5 inches	206.5 inches	206.5 inches	206.5 inches	206.5 inches	206.5 inches	206.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room	59.1 inches	59.1 inches	59.1 inches	59.1 inches	59.1 inches	59.1 inches	59.1 inches
Turning Diameter	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet	40 feet
Wheel Base	124.6 inches	124.6 inches	124.6 inches	124.6 inches	124.6 inches	124.6 inches	124.6 inches
Width with mirrors	83.5 inches	83.5 inches	83.5 inches	83.5 inches	83.5 inches	83.5 inches	83.5 inches

FAQs

Is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2012 S-Class ranges in power from the S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Sedan 4D with 240 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7 seconds to the S 65 AMG Sedan 4D with 621 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds.

How fast is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

The 2012 S-Class ranges in power from the S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Sedan 4D with 240 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7 seconds to the S 65 AMG Sedan 4D with 621 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds.

What are the levels of Mercedes-Benz S-Classs?

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes in 7 different trims, ranging from the S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $10,976.00 to the S 65 AMG Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $27,717.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 S-Class specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs page.

What features does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 have?

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and CD Changer.