2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Starting MSRP $49,800–$91,500

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Standard Equipment & Options

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Base

$49,800

Body Exterior

Glass rear window
Power door mirrors
Heated door mirrors
Turn signal indicator mirrors
Power convertible roof
Dual exhaust
Spoiler $300

Number of doors

4
2

Rear cargo

Trunk
Power open and close trunk
Power liftgate

Convenience Features

Garage door transmitter
Emergency communication system $660
Navigation system $3,500
Front beverage holders
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto tilt-away steering wheel
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Remote keyless entry
Power front windows
Distance pacing cruise control $2,950
Speed control
Memory seat
Power moonroof
Rear beverage holders
Automatic temperature control
Air conditioning
Rear HVAC

Entertainment Features

CD player
MP3 decoder
DVD-Audio
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Entertainment system
Headphones
AM/FM radio

Speakers

14 $3,500
8

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Fully automatic headlights
Delay-off headlights
Trip computer
Low tire pressure warning
Headlight cleaning $5,950
Front fog lights
Night vision
Variably intermittent wipers
Rain sensing wipers
Rear window wiper
Rear window defroster
Rear window blind $4,000
Tachometer
Outside temperature display

Reverse sensing system

Rear camera only $4,000
Front and rear $970
Front and rear w/rear camera $970

Powertrain

Limited slip differential
Mode select transmission
Transmission:7 speed automatic
Variable valve control
Sequential sport shift

Compressor

Intercooled turbo
Twin turbo

Cylinder configuration

V-8
V-6

Drive type

All-wheel drive
Rear-wheel

Engine liters

3.5
5.5
4.6
3.0

Fuel economy city

17mpg
15mpg
18mpg
20mpg
21mpg
16mpg
19mpg

Fuel economy highway

25mpg
23mpg
28mpg
30mpg
32mpg
24mpg
26mpg
27mpg

Fuel tank capacity

17.4gal.
21.1gal.

Horsepower

518hp @ 5,250RPM
302hp @ 6,500RPM
210hp @ 3,400RPM
402hp @ 5,000RPM
550hp @ 5,250RPM

Number of valves

32
24

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded
Diesel
Flexible

Torque

443 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
590 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM
516 lb.-ft. @ 1,750RPM
400 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
273 lb.-ft. @ 3,500RPM

Safety and Security

Stability control
Integrated roll-over protection
Security system
Immobilizer
Panic alarm
Occupant sensing airbag
Traction control
Knee airbag
Overhead airbag
Dual front side impact airbags
Dual front impact airbags
Brake assist
ABS brakes
Rear side-impact impact airbag $420

Seats and Trim

Front seats:bucket
Leather/wood steering wheel $590
Leather steering wheel
Leather shift knob
Genuine wood console insert
Genuine wood dashboard insert
Leather upholstery $1,620
3rd row seats:bench
Rear seat center armrest
Split folding rear seat $440
Front center armrest
Ventilated front seats $450
Heated front seats $450
Power passenger seat
Power driver seat

Max. seating capacity

4
5
7

Rear seats

Bench
Split-bench

Suspension/Handling

Adaptive suspension $1,990
Four wheel independent suspension
Auto-leveling suspension
Power steering
Speed-sensing steering
Alloy wheels

Front tires

245/40ZR18.0 BSW
245/45HR17.0 BSW
235/40HR18.0 BSW
235/40ZR18.0 BSW $500
235/45HR17.0 BSW
255/35ZR19.0 BSW
245/40HR18.0 BSW
245/45ZR17.0 BSW

Rear tires

245/45HR17.0 BSW
265/35ZR18.0 BSW
245/40HR18.0 BSW
245/40ZR18.0 BSW
245/45ZR17.0 BSW
285/30ZR19.0 BSW
255/40HR17.0 BSW
255/35ZR18.0 BSW $500
235/40HR18.0 BSW
255/35HR18.0 BSW
265/35HR18.0 BSW
235/45HR17.0 BSW

Warranty

Basic warranty:48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage:unlimited months/ unlimited distance
Corrosion perforation warranty:48 months/50,000miles
Powertrain warranty:48 months/50,000miles

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