Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $159,500 | $117,700 | $43,320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $148,335 | $108,284 | $39,551 |
| Destination | $875 | $875 | $1,395 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Chrome | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Adaptive Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Captain |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cooled Rear Seats | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | SofTex Leatherette |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 15 Bang & Olufsen | 20 Bowers & Wilkins | 6 |
| Amplifier | 1200W Premium | 1200W Premium | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD And Digital Media | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Drive Connect Cloud Navigation (1-year Trial Subscription) With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | N/A | Safety Connect (up To 10-year Trial Subscription) |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front/manual Rear | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | N/A | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Aluminum | 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 | Chrome | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/45ZR19.0 BSW Performance AS | P245/40YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/65VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | 275/45ZR19 | 275/35YR20 | N/A |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.5L V-12 | 5.0L V-8 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Supercharger | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | N/A | N/A | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.82 | 3.31 | 3.33 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 206.5 " | 206.6 " | 201.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.7 " | 74.6 " | 78.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.0 " | 57.0 " | 70.1 " |
| Engine | 5.5L V-12 | 5.0L V-8 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 510 @ 5,000 Rpm | 510 @ 6,000 Rpm | 265 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 612 @ 1,800 Rpm | 461 @ 2,500 Rpm | 310 @ 1,700 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 12 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.3 Seconds | 4.5 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.6 Seconds | 13.0 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 102 Mph | 109 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 60 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.23/3.43 " | 3.64/3.66 " | 3.44/3.92 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,950 Lbs. | 4,323 Lbs. | 4,300 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,930 Lbs. | 5,270 Lbs. | 6,010 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 " | 124.4 " | 116.1 " |
| Front Track | 62.9 " | 64.0 " | 65.3 " |
| Rear Track | 63.2 " | 63.1 " | 65.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 20.8 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 8.0 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .28 | .29 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.9 " | 41.5 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 42.3 " | 44.1 " | 39.5 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 33.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 " | N/A | 41.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | N/A | 40.2 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 59.9 " | N/A | 56.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 59.4 " | N/A | 57.0 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | N/A | 60.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | N/A | 58.8 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 57.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.4 Cu.ft. | 15.2 Cu.ft. | 20.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.4 Cu.ft. | 15.2 Cu.ft. | 97.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 125 Cu.ft. | N/A | 153 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 23.8 Gal. | 21.7 Gal. | 17.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.14 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $21,058 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $4,526 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $7,474 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $9,417 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,140 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,618 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $814 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $56,819 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | 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 |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | N/A | N/A | superior |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
