2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications
Compare important 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Exterior length |
206.50 |
206.50 |
206.50 |
206.50 |
206.50 |
206.50 |
206.50 |
| Exterior body width |
73.70 |
73.70 |
73.70 |
73.70 |
73.70 |
73.70 |
73.70 |
| Exterior height |
58.00 |
58.00 |
58.00 |
58.00 |
58.00 |
58.00 |
58.00 |
| Horsepower |
275 |
510 |
621 |
429 |
429 |
240 |
536 |
| Torque |
258 |
612 |
738 |
516 |
516 |
455 |
590 |
| Fuel economy - city |
19 |
12 |
12 |
15 |
15 |
21 |
15 |
| Fuel economy - highway |
25 |
19 |
19 |
25 |
24 |
31 |
23 |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
9.10 |
4.50 |
5.10 |
5.40 |
5.50 |
9.10 |
5.10 |
| 1/4 mile time |
18.50 |
12.90 |
13.10 |
14.10 |
14.20 |
16.60 |
13.30 |
| 1/4 mile speed |
90 |
102 |
108 |
97 |
95 |
81 |
106 |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.90 |
0.80 |
0.80 |
0.80 |
0.80 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
| Slalom speed |
59 |
58 |
59 |
58 |
58 |
58 |
60 |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.66/3.39 " |
3.23/3.43 " |
3.25/3.66 " |
3.66/3.39 " |
3.66/3.39 " |
3.27/3.62 " |
3.86/3.56 " |
| Curb weight |
4474.00 |
4950.00 |
5061.00 |
4740.00 |
4861.00 |
4784.00 |
4741.00 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
5732.00 |
5930.00 |
5997.00 |
5853.00 |
5986.00 |
5975.00 |
5941.00 |
| Wheelbase |
124.60 |
124.60 |
124.60 |
124.60 |
124.60 |
124.60 |
124.60 |
| Front track |
62.90 |
62.90 |
62.90 |
62.90 |
62.90 |
62.90 |
62.90 |
| Rear track |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
63.20 |
| Turning radius |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
20.00 |
| Front legroom |
41.90 |
41.90 |
41.90 |
41.90 |
41.90 |
41.90 |
41.90 |
| Rear legroom |
42.30 |
42.30 |
42.30 |
42.30 |
42.30 |
42.30 |
42.30 |
| Front headroom |
37.80 |
37.80 |
37.80 |
37.80 |
37.80 |
37.80 |
37.80 |
| Rear headroom |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
| Front hip room |
59.90 |
59.90 |
59.90 |
59.90 |
59.90 |
59.90 |
59.90 |
| Rear hip room |
59.40 |
59.40 |
59.40 |
59.40 |
59.40 |
59.40 |
59.40 |
| Front shoulder room |
57.80 |
57.80 |
57.80 |
57.80 |
57.80 |
57.80 |
57.80 |
| Rear shoulder room |
56.90 |
56.90 |
56.90 |
56.90 |
56.90 |
56.90 |
56.90 |
| Luggage volume |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
| Luggage volume (max) |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
16.40 |
| Passenger volume |
125 |
125 |
125 |
125 |
125 |
125 |
125 |
| Fuel tank |
23.80 |
23.80 |
23.80 |
23.80 |
23.80 |
23.80 |
23.80 |
| Hybrid system net power |
3848 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Hybrid system net torque |
3882 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Hybrid electric motor 1 horsepower |
3918 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Hybrid electric motor 1 torque |
118 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Drag coefficient |
0.27 |
0.28 |
0.29 |
0.26 |
0.26 |
0.26 |
0.29 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the S-Class, however, is its roomy interior. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| 12V DC power outlet |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Door count |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Sunroof |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires |
P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS |
P255/45ZR19.0 BSW performance AS |
P255/35ZR20.0 BSW performance |
P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS |
P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS |
P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS |
P255/35ZR20.0 BSW performance |
| Wheels |
18" silver aluminum |
19" silver aluminum |
20" silver AMG forged aluminum |
18" silver aluminum |
18" silver aluminum |
18" silver aluminum |
20" silver AMG aluminum |
| Mud flaps |
3804 |
3804 |
N/A |
3804 |
3804 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 2nd row sunroof |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
| Tires - rear |
275/40ZR10 |
275/45ZR19 |
275/35ZR20 |
275/40ZR10 |
275/35ZR10 |
275/40ZR10 |
275/35ZR20 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Entertainment System
Some 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Speakers |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
| Amplifier |
600W |
premium |
premium |
600W |
600W |
600W |
600W |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| 2nd row LCD screen |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Safety and Security Features
Each 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Door curb lights |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Parking assist |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
3767 |
N/A |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mechanical Features
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Front anti-roll bar |
3577 |
N/A |
N/A |
3577 |
3577 |
3577 |
N/A |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
3620 |
N/A |
N/A |
3620 |
3620 |
3620 |
N/A |
| Axle ratio |
2.23 |
3.82 |
3.82 |
2.65 |
2.65 |
2.65 |
3.06 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Other Specs
In general, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
Base S400 Hybrid 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S600 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S65 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: |
Base S550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC Sedan, Engine: |
Base S350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC, Engine: |
Base S63 AMG 4dr Sedan, Engine: |
| Torque rpm |
3000 |
1800 |
3,000 |
1800 |
1800 |
1600 |
3,000 |
