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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class consumer reviews

$91,850 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 S-Class Mercedes-Benz
(39 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.6
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Not Your Daddy's Diesel

There is nothing I can say about this car that you can't read about on professional review sites. But from my experience, what was written is true. I have gotten more than 700 miles to a tank of diesel. The car is quieter than what you would expect from a diesel engine. You don't have the diesel smell, low power or the black smoke. It has an incredible smooth ride and quite interior. Plenty of power. Plenty of room. People don't believe me when I tell them it's a diesel. I like this better than my S600, that I traded it for. I plan on keeping this for as long as possible. This is the total package. I highly recommend it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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!!!The best car!!!

Me and my husband love this car. It drives so good. We think it is one of the best German cars. Would recommend it 100%

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most luxurious car I?ve ever owned.

The ride is smooth with the 20 inch wheels, the interior is super comfy, comes with massage seating for the driver and passenger and limo tint for extra privacy look.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The ride is indescribable! Game changer!!

This car is magnificent, beyond words! Comfortable, cruises like a 747! Turns heads every time I drive it. I have never owned anything this unique before. Everything you want in a Mercedes Benz is in this car. Step inside the interior and feel the luxury that only MB can give you.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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To drive this care is a dream

Fabulous ! fabulous ! fabulous ! fabulous !I?ve owned Mercedes Benz before, this by far is the best Mercedes ever.. I?ll not drive anything else!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice car!

Great car for the price. I went to the dealership and had great customer service. The vehicle wasn't there at the time. They called me and brought the vehicle to me. Car is in great condition.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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perfect

exceptional car for me,I was use all the time and car never broke or something,just put fiul and change the brakes,,,perfecting at all

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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comfort designed for royalty

ever since seeing the first model W221 late in 2006, i wanted this newest S class design for many reasons. the exterior design is stunning, the interior spectacular in comfort and design also. i did not buy early on as i was awaiting the diesel version, which finally arrived in 2011 as the S350. reason for diesel, 38 mpg on regular basis experienced. i have now a 2016, the W222 s550, as the diesel was no longer available. i still have the 2012 s350 also, it is a hard to give up such a nice vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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700 mile cruising range

Cruising range of the bluetec diesel of 700 miles on 25 gallon s of fuel is only thing That separate s a s350 from a s550 , oh of course zero to sixty too lol. The w221 is by far the best S class in many years, both inside and outside designs and ammenities.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury and Power

Like my C230 Kompressor, my C300, by far my S550 is not only the best car I own, it is the best on the road at any given time. Starting out is inevitable and head turning is common. My diamond white S550 is a fine luxury vehicle with ineffable power. It is what I expect from Mercedes and the reason I have only owned them for the last 16 years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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