2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Starting MSRP $91,850–$210,900

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 621-hp, 6.0-liter V-12 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 150-amp. alternator  
Standard 520 CCA battery  
(100Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Standard Mode select transmission  
AMG SPEEDSHIFT Sequential sport shift  
3.82 Axle ratio  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Active Body Control (ABC) Adaptive suspension  
4-corner Auto-leveling suspension  
Standard Independent front multi-link suspension  
Standard Sport suspension  
automatic w/driver control Ride control  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard AMG brand name front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard AMG brand name rear shocks  
automatic w/driver control Height-adjustable shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P255/35ZR20.0 BSW performance tires  
Standard P275/35ZR20.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Standard Aluminum spare wheel  
Standard 20" wheels
Standard 20" x 9.5" silver AMG forged aluminum rear wheels Available 20" x 9.5" rear wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power open and close trunk  
Standard Door auto-latch  
Standard Heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Auto dimming power remote left side-view door mirror  
Standard Power remote right side-view door mirror with tilt down  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Galvanized steel/aluminum/composite body material  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Chrome grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
REST Residual heat recirculation  
Standard Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard Console ducts  
Standard Dual-zone auxiliary rear heater  
Standard Front and rear dual-zone air conditioning w/infrared  
Standard 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Standard Sunshade  
Standard Fixed glass 2nd row sunroof  
Standard 2nd row sunshade  
Standard 3 front and rear memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel, head restraints, HVAC,)  
Standard Cruise control with DISTRONIC PLUS distance pacing  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
KEYLESS-GO Proximity key  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Standard Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Standard Sport steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away  
Available Heated sport steering wheel with power tilting, power telescoping, auto tilt-away  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Illuminated rear vanity mirror  
Homelink Garage door transmitter  
mbrace Emergency communication system  
COMAND Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
console Refrigerated/cooled box  
Standard Interior concealed storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 3 12V DC power outlets  
Standard 1 AC power outlet  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front and rear lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front adaptive bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard Heated rear seat  
Standard Ventilated front seats  
Standard Ventilated rear seat  
Standard 14-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Massaging driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger thigh support  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Power driver and passenger side bolster support  
Standard Power driver and passenger articulating upper backrest  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear power reclining bench seat  
Standard Power rear seat fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Massaging rear seat lumbar  
Standard Rear seat cushion tilt  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with storage  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full Alcantara simulated suede headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood door panel insert, console insert  
Available Piano black instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Genuine wood/metal-look instrument panel insert  
Available Carbon fibre console insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Available Leather/genuine wood steering wheel  
Standard Leather dashboard  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome and aluminum interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  
Standard Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Weather band radio  
Standard Premium amplifier  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
LOGIC7 Digital signal processor  
Standard Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 15 harman/kardon speakers  
Standard 2 wireless headphones  
Available 3 wireless headphones  
Standard Entertainment system with DVD  
Standard Internet access  
Standard Navigation service  
Standard A/V remote  
Standard 2 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard 2 2nd row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Programmable headlights  
Standard Delay-off projector beam Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam headlamps  
Standard Auto-leveling headlights  
Active Curve Directionally adaptive headlights  
Standard Auto high-beam headlights  
Standard Headlight washer  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Rear fog lights  
Standard Night vision  
Standard Cornering lights  
Standard Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers with heating jets and wiper park  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Power rear window blind  
Standard Rear side blind  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Xenon front and rear reading lights  
Standard 4 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Digital/analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard PARKTRONIC front and rear w/rear camera parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Lane departure  
Standard Blind spot sensor  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Analog clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Redundant digital speedometer  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Brake pad wear  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Rear side-impact-impact airbag  
Standard Childseat-sensing airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable power front/manual rear seatbelts  
Standard Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Electronic stability  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Power adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  
Standard Break resistant glass  
Standard First aid kit  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-12 Engine type  
365 cu.in. Engine displacement  
621-hp @ 4,800 rpm Engine horsepower  
738 lbs.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
36 Valves  
3.3" x 3.7" Engine bore x stroke  
9.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
23.8 gal. Fuel tank capacity
12 mpg Fuel economy city  
19 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.29 Drag coefficient  
5,061 lbs. Curb weight  
5,997 lbs. GVWR  
206.5" Exterior length  
73.7" Exterior body width  
58.0" Exterior height  
124.6" Wheelbase  
62.9" Front tread  
63.2" Rear tread  
20.0' Turning radius  
5.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
41.9" Front legroom  
42.3" Rear legroom  
37.8" Front headroom  
38.5" Rear headroom  
59.9" Front hiproom  
59.4" Rear hiproom  
57.8" Front shoulder room  
56.9" Rear shoulder room  
125.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
16.4 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
16.4 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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