Overview
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $94,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A8, the Jaguar XJ and the BMW 7 Series. Between 2 trims, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 4.7L twin-turbocharged V8 engine capable of making 429 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. If more power is requiraed, there is also a 510 horsepower-making 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12 engine. The V8 engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission whereas the V12 gets a 5-speed automatic by default. The S-Class sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the 6.0L engine. Depending on the powertrain, the S-Class sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 14 and 19 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 14 striking colors the S-Class comes in really pull you towards itself.
