New 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Consumer Reviews Summary

Overall Rating:

5/5

Value:

4/5

Exterior:

4/5

Interior:

5/5

Comfort:

5/5

Performance:

4/5

Reliability:

4/5

1 of 1 (100%) customers said they would recommend this vehicle to a friend.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Overview

Vehicle Overview
Mercedes' flagship S-Class full-size sedan seats five in two luxurious rows. A number of different powerful engines are available, as are high-performance AMG editions. The S-Class shares luxury-sedan real estate with competitors like the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

New for 2012
For 2012, a diesel-powered S350 Bluetec all-wheel-drive version is available, and the S550 features a new 4.6-liter V-8 with direct injection that makes 429 horsepower.

Exterior
The S-Class receives no major styling changes for 2012. Exterior features include:

S400 Hybrid has 18-inch 10-spoke wheels
S63 AMG has 20-inch twin five-spoke wheels
Available LED daytime running lights

Interior
Chrome and wood accents adorn the inside of the S-Class, which has room for up to five people. As opposed to a console-located gearshift, the driver selects Park, Drive and Reverse via a stalk on the right side of the steering column. Drivers who wish to manually control the automatic transmission can use shift paddles on the steering wheel. Interior features include:

Standard "mbrace" telematics system
Comand system with 7-inch dash screen and center-console control knob
Split-view dashboard screen can show different content at same time for driver and passenger
Optional massaging front seats
Massive backseat
Optional infrared night-vision system projects black-and-white video image on instrument cluster display, lane departure warning system and driver drowsiness monitor

Under the Hood
In addition to the hybrid V-6 and diesel V-6, available engines include two V-8s and two V-12s, all of which team with automatic transmissions. Mechanical features include:

S400 Hybrid has a 3.5-liter V-6 and a seven-speed automatic with a total system output of 295 hp
S350 has a 240-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V-6 and a seven-speed automatic
S550 features a new 429-hp, 4.6-liter direct-injection V-8 and drives a seven-speed automatic
S600 powered by a 510-hp, twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-12 and features a five-speed automatic
S63 AMG has a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 that makes 536 hp, works with a seven-speed automatic and includes a start/stop feature (optional Performance Package increases output to 563 hp)
S65 AMG uses a 621-hp, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 and a five-speed automaticRear- or all-wheel drive

Safety
Safety features include Mercedes-Benz's Pre-Safe system, which can tighten the front seat belts, close the sunroof and side windows, and adjust passenger seats for optimal safety when it senses an impending collision. The S-Class can also get Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control and Pre-Safe Brake. Pre-Safe Brake works in conjunction with Distronic Plus radar signals and can slow the car automatically to lessen the severity of a collision. Standard safety features include:

Antilock brakes
Front and rear side-impact airbags
Side curtain airbags
Active front head restraints
Electronic stability system

*Overview courtesy of Cars.com

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Overall Rating:

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Value:

4/5

Exterior:

4/5

Interior:

5/5

Comfort:

5/5

Performance:

4/5

Reliability:

4/5

1 of 1 (100%) customers said they would recommend this vehicle to a friend.

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Overall Rating:

5/5

Value:

4/5

Exterior:

4/5

Interior:

5/5

Comfort:

5/5

Performance:

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Reliability:

4/5

Reviewed by royce787 in wisconsin
April 22, 2012

I work for a MB dealership and have always been impressed by the craftsmanship and overall luxurious feel of the mercedes s class. These cars are among the most comfortable ive driven. You sit in a c class after this and it makes it feel cheap, if anything can make a class feel cheap it has to be good. Sure you could get a bentely or a rolls royce but unless you live in LA chances are theres not a dealership close by like there is most likely a MB dealership near you. One of the things i love about the s class is the optional inflating side bolsters, as you go round a corner hard the side support will inflate and hold you in your seat but when your cruising down the freeway they wont be uncomfortably in the way. The car will also show everyone your success, it will make your friends jealous but it is subtle enough that it isn't overly cocky. If you can afford it it is an excellent option, I would recommend the s63 amg but thats just me and if you don't care about going fast the base engine will do fine.

I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: YES

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$91,850 to $210,900 MSRP*:

$85,421 to $196,137 Invoice Price*:

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