Compare 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $92,350 | $29,215 | $18,290 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $85,886 | $27,170 | $17,008 |
| Destination | $905 | $995 | $835 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | N/A | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/genuine Wood | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Adaptive Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | N/A | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cooled Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Vinyl | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | Radio Prep | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 15 Harman/kardon | 2 | 6 |
| Amplifier | 600W | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front/manual Rear | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Rear Park Assist | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | TheftLock | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (96 Month), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/80,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 96 Months | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 3 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Split Swing-out | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/45HR18.0 BSW AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 275/40ZR10 | LT245/75SR10E BSW AT | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 16" Gray Steel | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.5L V-6 | 4.8L V-8 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | SOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | N/A | Regular Unleaded | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Leaf | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Leaf | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak | VSA |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.23 | 3.42 | 4.29 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 206.5 " | 224.1 " | 177.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.7 " | 79.2 " | 69.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.0 " | 84.6 " | 55.0 " |
| Engine | Hybrid Electric Motor 3.5L V-6 | 4.8L V-8 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 275 @ 6,000 Rpm | 285 @ 5,400 Rpm | 143 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 3,000 Rpm | 295 @ 4,600 Rpm | 129 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Hybrid System Net Power | 295 @ 6,000 Rpm | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | 284 @ 284 Rpm | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | 20 @ Rpm | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | 118 | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 11 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 8.4 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 16.5 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 86 Mph | 89 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .7 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 52 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.78/3.27 " | 3.19/3.44 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,474 Lbs. | 5,387 Lbs. | 2,754 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,732 Lbs. | 8,600 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 4,100 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 5,360 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 3,191 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 7,400 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 13,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 " | 135.0 " | 103.2 " |
| Front Track | 62.9 " | 68.1 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Track | 63.2 " | 67.7 " | 59.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 24.6 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 11.0 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.9 " | 41.3 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 42.3 " | 36.3 " | 30.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 " | 39.8 " | 38.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 38.4 " | 34.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 59.9 " | 65.5 " | 53.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 59.4 " | 65.6 " | 49.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 68.8 " | 55.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 65.8 " | 52.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.4 Cu.ft. | 239.7 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.4 Cu.ft. | 239.7 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 125 Cu.ft. | N/A | 83 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 23.8 Gal. | 31.0 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $0.61 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $10,896 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $1,345 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $4,372 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $6,515 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,447 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,334 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $342 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $30,439 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
