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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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Comfortable seats, pleasure to drive, great safety

The active multi contour seats are the most comfortable I've ever encountered. The car is really connected to the road and is a pleasure on longer trips. Safety features work so well. I've not had ANY problems in 4 years of ownership and remain puzzled why the S class is not rated more dependable than other TRUE luxury brands! I like the understated exterior design: distinctive and not flashy.

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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Excellent Performance and Comfort

Drives like a performance car, comfortable and spacious like a limo. Meets and exceeds all expectations.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable and connected to roadway.

The active multi contour seat is more comfortable than Bentley or Rolls. Pleasure to drive, quiet, smooth with remarkable handling. Dependable, the car is over 4 years old and NO repairs or problems to date!

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

I Love my 2012 S550. The ride is fast and smooth. Getting onto the parkways is a breeze. With two twin V8 turbo charged engines, I tend to drive too fast for my wife's liking, but on the other hand my kids love it . The car is loaded with both safety and luxury features. The massaging seats are very relaxing. The backseat windows have shades as well as the back window to filter the sun during warm weather. The cruise control can maintain preset distance and speed with the car in front of you. I have three kids and although the backseat is spacious the middle seat has a hump on the floor which causes my kids to fight over who gets stuck sitting there. My only other complaint is the repair costs. Overall I highly recommend this car to anyone who wants to drive a great looking, powerful car that's loaded with tons of features .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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MERCEDES S350 DIESEL

Very styish, large lux sedan. Getting 34 mpg on hiway adventures. Excellent technology: lane assist. collision avoidence and the usual extras that you would expect on a S class Car feels very safe at both in town and autobon speed.

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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Most luxury sport S63 AMG I ever had!!

This car is luxury, But with the AMG power it possessed, you literally felt the sport power. S63 AMG from my expertise in comparison to the basic s-class is very dependable on long trips, and just the overall drive and feel of the package this car has made long trips enjoying!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Extreme luxury with MB reliability and safety.

This car has everything: multi-adjustable seats front AND rear; massage for driver and passenger; 4-way AC control; great safety features including multi airbags, night drive assist (special camera display on dashboard), lane keeping assist, active blind side assist, rearview camera, Distronic Plus (keeps distance between you and other cars, no gas/break peddle needed). Best car I ever owned!

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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S Class

My dream car ; my third Mercedes Benz; ( traded an E-class ; it was every thing I could have imagined ; and more

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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Better ride than the newer models

Best riding car I ever road in. Better than the newer models BMW, Cadiljac and many other Luxury cars.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have ever owned

This car met all my needs and then some. The craftiness, the comfort, the luxury that is associated with the Mercedes S Class 550 is second to none. After driving this car, you cannot be comfortable in a different car. Mercedes raised the bar a little too high.

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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