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2012 Mercedes-Benz

S550

Leather seats

Traction control - ABS and driveline

Power heated mirrors

Multi-function remote - Trunk/hatch/door/tail

Bluetooth

Navigation system - With voice activation

Compressor - Twin turboHeated drivers seat

4.6 liter V8 DOHC engine

Remote window operation

Compass

12-way power adjustable drivers seat

Universal remote transmitter

4-wheel ABS brakes

Head airbags - Curtain 1st and 2nd row

Sunroof - Express open/close glass

Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 24 and EPA Air conditioning with dual zone climate contr

Automatic Transmission

Heated passenger seat

External temperature display

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

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2012

Mercedes-Benz

S-Class

4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 4MATIC

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 4MATIC

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Sedan 4 Dr.

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Standard Equipment

8 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel429.0

5250

516.0

1800

8

4.6

285

15.0

24.0

MPG

23.8

gal

Turbocharged

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Vehicle Specification

EXTERIORRain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system (2011)

Variable doorstop (2011)

Infrared-reflecting & noise insulating glass

Pwr auto-folding heated mirrors -inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn signals (2011)

Single rear foglamp

Active bi-xenon automatic headlamps -inc: adaptive high beam assist, cornering lights

Dual exhaust w/chrome tailpipes

Soft close doors

Front foglamps

INTERIORDigital instrumentation -inc: speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & shift modes selection, tachometer, fuel gauge

Dual front/rear reading lamps (2011)

Active adjustable front head restraints

(3) rear pwr retractable adjustable head restraints (2011)

Central controller w/8" COMAND display

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display -inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders

Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch up/down

Quad illuminated vanity mirrors (2011)

Night security illumination

Ambient lighting feature

Multi-function displays in instrument cluster faces -inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance

Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down (2011)

Auxiliary pwr outlet (2011)

Auto-dimming rearview mirror (2011)

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff

Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener (2011)

Front/rear floor mats (2011)

Pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering column -inc: memory, programmable EASY ENTRY feature

Wood & leather-wrapped steering wheel

Steering wheel mounted controls -inc: audio, voice, telephone, multi-function display (2011)

MECHANICAL4.6L bi-turbo 32-valve V8 engine

Independent 4-link front suspension -inc: anti-lift control, stabilizer bar

Electronic parking brake w/automatic disengagement (2011)

Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension -inc: anti-squat & anti-dive systems

AIRMATIC air suspension w/adaptive damping system (ADS II)

Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering

Pwr perforated/vented front & vented rear disc brakes

4MATIC all-wheel drive

SAFETY3-point seat belts -inc: pre-tensioners, force limiters

Front dual-stage airbags w/adaptive front passenger airbag

ISOFIX universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system

ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness monitor

Front/rear side airbags

Front/rear crumple zones

Torque vectoring brake system

WDDNG9EB1CA453032VIN:

2012

Mercedes-Benz

S-Class

4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 4MATIC

model year:

division:

model name:

style and trim:

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 4MATIC

Germany Vehicles - all types

4-door Large Passenger Car

Sedan 4 Dr.

manufacturer identifier:

market class name:

body type:

AWDdriving wheels:

Standard Equipment

Vehicle Specification

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system (BAS)

Front/rear side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor

mbrace in-vehicle services -inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification

Tire pressure monitoring system

Emergency interior trunk release

Child safety rear door locks

Front passenger occupant classification system

LED daytime running lamps

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Still the big dog.

By New Car Test Drive

Overview

The 2012 Mercedes Benz S-Class remains the prototypical full-size luxury sedan, and the

complete luxury package. It's suitable for quiet, rock-steady cruising at Autobahn mega-speeds,

spirited drives through the countryside, unflustered dawdling through heavy traffic or

chauffeured escape from the grind. S-Class safety systems are unparalleled, and this sedan is

huge inside.

The 2012 S-Class introduces some substantial changes. Among them: three new engines and a

redesigned 7-speed automatic, all intended to improve fuel economy while preserving the

requisite power and verve. However, the biggest news for 2012 is introduction of the first diesel-

powered S-Class for North America since 1996.

The S-Class competes with the Audi A8L, BMW 7 Series and, to a lesser extent, the Lexus LS,

but the S-Class offers more model choices than any of those other models. The sport-tuned S63

AMG matches up with BMW Alpina B7, and the smaller but sportier-handling Maserati

Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera and Aston-Martin Rapide. The S65 makes a less-ostentatious

(and faster accelerating) alternative to Bentley's Flying Spur Speed. Mercedes offers the most

engine choices in this class, and optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC is powered by a high-tech, low-emissions 3.0-liter

turbo-diesel V6. It's arguably the smoothest, quietest diesel engine ever, almost imperceptible

from the driver's seat, and its 455 pound-feet of torque allow the Mercedes-Benz S350 to scoot

from 0-60 mph in 7 seconds. Based on the EPA's projected ratings of 20/31 mpg City/Highway,

the S350 BlueTEC beats the next highest mileage car in this class by 20 percent (including a

couple of hybrids), and that's with 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard equipment.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid combines a gasoline V6 with an electric motor for nearly

300 horsepower, powering the car to an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph, and

surpassing all but the new BlueTEC diesel in fuel economy. This mild hybrid won't run strictly

on electric power. The motor assists the gasoline engine to conserve fuel and converts braking

energy into electricity to power accessories The S400 Hybrid is EPA-rated 19/25 mpg.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 gets a new, smaller twin-turbo V8, with more power (0-60 mph

in 5.4 seconds), better mileage and optional all-wheel drive. The S600 is the most luxurious S-

Class, powered by a 536-hp, 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12 fitted with a 5-speed automatic.

The S63 AMG is finished by the in-house tuning department with appearance tweaks, 20-inch

wheels and firmer sport suspension. The 2012 S63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8

generating 536 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. It also features a unique clutch-operated 7-

speed automatic. The S65 AMG is AMG's treatment on the V12 S-Class, with a 6.0-liter engine

delivering 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. It's one of the most powerful four-door cars in

the world.

The S600 V12 and the S63 AMG are both a second quicker than the S500, while the S65 AMG

is quickest of all (0-60 in 4.2 seconds). Approaching its 186-mph speed limiter, the S65 is still

pulling like a freight train.

We've found all the S-Class models handle well for big luxury sedans. They are composed,

responsive and stable at any speed. The Airmatic air suspension system has both automatic and

manual controls for ride height and firmness. The transmissions offer multiple operating modes,

for best comfort and economy or maximum driver involvement and performance, while brakes

bred for the Autobahn have massive reserves at more pedestrian American speeds.

Technophiles may revel in the best night vision system on the market, cruise control that will

maintain following distance up to 125 mph or stop the car automatically, and seats that massage,

cool and self-inflate under lateral loads. Even the least expensive model comes with everything

most buyers want, including a navigation system and a high-grade, high-watt harman/kardon

surround system with all the right hardware.

Inside, occupants are surrounded by wood, leather and finishes befitting an expensive car, not to

mention serene quiet at cruising speeds. The trunk is one of the largest in this class, and perfectly

shaped for maximum storage, and the rear seat is truly expansive. It's also loaded with standard

niceties, including lit vanity mirrors, ambient lighting and multiple air vents. The rear cabin can

also be upgraded with adjustable, ventilated seats and a killer two-screen video system.

The S-Class rolls near the tip of the luxury pyramid, at a premium but largely justifiable price.

Whether you prioritize hybrid cleanliness or incinerating power, its general air of superiority

makes a compelling argument to anyone shopping a true luxury sedan.

Model Lineup

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-

Class includes seven models

distinguished by their engines

and drive systems. All come

standard with an automatic

transmission, and two offer 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The

most powerful models are saddled with a federal Gas Guzzler Tax.

S-Class standard equipment includes leather upholstery and real walnut trim, dual-zone

automatic climate control, 14-way power front seats with heating, ventilation and memory,

voice-operated navigation with on-board hard drive, sunroof and a full complement of power

accessories. The standard audio is a 600-watt, 15-speaker harman/kardon Logic 7 surround

system with CD changer, HD and satellite radio, an SD card slot and Bluetooth. All models

feature an air-spring suspension with ride height adjustment, and most come standard with 18-

inch alloys wheels. The S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC ($93,425) is powered by a 240-horsepower,

3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6. The transmission is a 7-speed automatic.

The S400 Hybrid ($92,725) uses a gasoline-fueled 3.5-liter V6 and an electric motor, combining

for 295 peak horsepower.

The S550 ($95,375) gets a direct-injection twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8; The S550 4MATIC ($98,375)

adds all-wheel drive.

Options for these S-Class models are vast, though many are clustered in packages. Popular

groups include the Premium package, which adds Parktronic guidance, Keyless-Go proximity

key, massaging seats and a back-up camera. The Sport package adds racy AMG body work and

19-inch wheels. The Rear Seat package includes four-zone temperature control and 8-way power

heated and ventilated rear seats, while the Rear Entertainment package adds two rear-seat video

screens with DVD, remotes and multiple methods for connecting external devices. Stand-alone

options are even more plentiful, ranging from 20-inch wheels to a wood/leather steering wheel to

a Splitview front video monitor. Custom S-Class options include non-standard paint colors and

upholstery material.

The S600 ($160,375) is powered by a 536-hp, 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12 with a 5-speed automatic.

The most luxurious S-Class, the only standard options are larger wheels, the Splitview video

screen and special paint.

The S63 AMG ($140,175) features 20-inch wheels and sports suspension along with a 5.5-liter

twin-turbo V8 generating 536 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque plus a special clutch-operated

7-speed automatic. The S65 AMG ($211,775) features the AMG-tuned V12 S-Class delivering

621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque.

Safety features include eight airbags: front-impact airbags, side-impact airbags for both front and

rear passengers, and head-protection curtains on both sides of the cabin. The Pre Safe system

senses an impending collision and loads the brakes, tightens the seatbelts, closes the windows

and sunroof and repositions the front passenger seat for optimal crash protection. The mbrace

telematics can automatically report an accident and summon help. Active safety features include

advanced skid control (electronic stability control) and anti-lock brakes (ABS).

Safety related options include Attention Assist, which identifies the erratic steering corrections

drivers make as they begin to get drowsy and triggers an audible warning. Active Lane Keeping

Assist warns when the S-Class drifts from its lane, while Active Blind Spot Assist identifies

vehicles not visible over the driver's shoulders. Both incorporate an intervention feature, helping

correct the car's course if the driver doesn't heed the initial warning. Distronic Plus cruise control

can automatically stop the car from up to 125 mph. Night View uses an infra-red camera,

creating a black-and-white image of the road and people ahead in darkness, and projecting that

image in the center of the dash. 4MATIC all-wheel drive improves stability in slippery

conditions.

Walkaround

Traditionally, Mercedes-Benz styling evolves slowly, with

minimal changes year to year and only moderate changes with

complete redesigns. That still holds with the flagship S-Class

sedan. Its shape and body panels haven't changed since the

current version debuted in 2007, but it still looks elegant and

contemporary.

The S-Class is a big car. It's longer, with a longer wheelbase, than a honking Hummer H2 SUV,

for example. It also fills a bit more floor space than either of its primary competitors, the Audi

A8L and the BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes uses a variety of materials to keep the S-Class's

weight under control. Its hood, door skins, and front fenders are aluminum, as are the engine,

transmission and most major suspension components. The trunk lid is made of a plastic

composite, and its structural innards are largely high-strength steel. An S-Class isn't a bad place

to be in a crash.

The basic S-Class shape has discernible fender flares front and rear, a classic grille laid

informally back and a general flow similar to its ultra-lux Maybach sister-brand. Its lines pay off

in minimal wind noise and aerodynamic drag, high-speed stability, and an air of exclusivity

enhanced by key details, starting with chrome strips framing the glass and rear doors more than

four feet long.

Other details are anything but ordinary. Gaps and transitions in the body are subtle, minimizing

the disruption of airflow over the surface. There isn't a sharp edge anywhere. The side mirrors

fold narrower than the widest part of the car. Positive stops keep the doors open at any position

you move them to, and they essentially suck themselves shut, so you needn't slam them. The

keyless entry works effectively for all doors and the trunk.

Exterior changes to the current S-Class have largely been reserved to the array of exterior lights,

and more for practical benefit than style. LED elements have grown more prominent, with

bright-white daytime running lights in the lower bumper, standing lights, and parking lights that

switch to amber for front turn signals. The taillights, once divided by body color strips, are now

full LEDs. V12 models feature adaptive brake lights that blink rapidly during heavy braking.

The S-Class line offers multiple wheel styles, from 18 to 20 inches in diameter, and the larger

wheels are available on all models. The big wheels look fabulous, and they can improve

handling, or specifically steering response. But the payback is significant. The large rims mean

shorter tire sidewalls, so they don't as readily shrug off potholes. The low-profile tires are nosier.

They generally detract from ride quality, cost more to replace, and limit the use of tire chains or

even winter tires in snowy climes.

There are some subtle model distinctions. The S400 hybrid has a HYBRID logo on the trunk lid

and BlueEfficency badging on the front fenders. The S600 gets V12 badges on the fenders and

dual double-square tailpipes. The racy AMG models have more aggressive air management

devices, with more visual mass to the lower bodywork and a deeper grille. They're finished with

quad-oval tailpipes. The V12 BITURBO badge on the S65's fenders should make mere mortals

think twice before offering to run for pink slips.

Interior Features

The Mercedes S-Class cabin is like a cocoon, or perhaps more

appropriately a vault, that wraps its occupants in quiet, comfort

and every amenity one can reasonably expect. Yet if there's a

single predominant impression inside the S-Class, it's space.

Unlike its competitors, the S-Class for North America is offered

only in its long-wheelbase version, with capacious room up front

and even more behind.

The interior finish is appropriate to this class of automobile, and the choice of materials is

expansive. All S-Class cars have leather seating, though there are several grades available, and

more money usually brings an Alcantara headliner as well. There has to be plastic somewhere,

but it's difficult to spot. The giveaway point on most cars, the pillar between the doors, is

carpeted about a third of the way up in the S-Class and then covered in headliner material. Trim

choices range from contemporary piano-black lacquer and ribbed brushed metal to more

traditional wood-grain and chrome. Some of the high-gloss surfaces glare in the sun, but there

are very few flat surfaces, and details stand out throughout. Note the chrome lip on the strip of

wood sweeping across the dash and doors, or how the woodwork bends around the controls and

console, or how the center console opens from either side. Visibility is very good for the driver,

thanks to expansive glass, a sloping hood and well- placed roof pillars. Standard bi-Xenon

adaptive headlights and eight heated windshield washer jets certainly help, as do the optional

parking sensors and rearview camera. If the back seat is empty, the rear headrests drop out of

sight at the touch of a driver's button.

The standard 14-way powered front seats are heated and ventilated, with three memory settings

each side. The wide range of adjustment includes seat-cushion length. Switches shaped like

miniature seats are mounted on the doors to ensure easy reach and operation. Some adjustments,

like recline, will also adjust headrest height automatically, but as it is with many S-Class

controls, you can manually override if you wish.

The optional Drive Dynamic front seats add further adjustments for cushion, backsides, lumbar

and shoulders, plus four varieties of massage,. These amount to a sport seat with the comfort of a

fine armchair, and they can automatically inflate side bolsters relevant to cornering load to hold

you in place. We found this feature distracting when cornering, so we turned it off, and still kept

the massage going.

The gauge package provides standard data, with speed, tachometer, fuel level and coolant

temperature. The central speedometer is a video image, rather than a rotating mechanical needle.

The center portion can display everything from navigation or audio info to driver assists and mpg

to lap times in the AMG cars, called up via thumb buttons on the steering wheel spokes. With

Night View engaged, the screen shows an image of the dark road ahead with pedestrians

highlighted, adding speed along the bottom and warning lights superimposed around the

periphery. Its central line-of-sight location and crisp image make Night View better than other

night-vision enhancements that rely on thermal imagery.

Primary driving controls are on the steering column, with a PRND shift stalk on the right, and

up/downshift paddles on either side (close to the wheel, with little finger space between). On the

left are stalks for cruise control, wheel tilt/telescope, and a busy one with turn signals, high

beams, wipers and washers. We don't understand Mercedes' longstanding commitment to its odd

cruise-control stalk, because it doesn't work very well. The eight-position, dash-mounted light

switch has off and automatic modes, but even in off the headlights were often on in daylight, and

that was after we consulted the six-page owner's manual entry on the lights.

Most of the other buttons are located in a bulging pod below the standard navigation screen. The

screen sits top and center, and can be adjusted for brightness separately from the other

instruments. It's well shaded, and can be angled toward driver or passenger. The optional

Splitview screen is a potentially marriage-saving device that allows the driver to see one full-size

image (map, radio, seat control) while the front passenger sees another (a movie with

headphones or map if they're navigating) simultaneously on the single central screen. Don't ask

us how they do it.

Climate controls are arrayed below the screen. The S-Class provides true dual-zone operation,

not merely independent temperatures. The system allows a choice of how airflow is layered and

distributed through the cabin, lest the driver prefer foot-well flow and the passenger dash vents.

There are hard buttons for temperature adjustment and fan speeds, but if you want to direct

airflow in any fashion except defrost or automatic, you'll have to delve into the point-and-click

control system.

Mercedes-Benz calls its central control system COMAND. It uses a round knob that rotates and

moves in three dimensions, a mouse-shaped palm rest that hides a 10-key, phone-style pad, and

four quick-access buttons across the front. There's a thumbwheel to control audio volume as

well, and while it's easy to find, it's hidden from the driver's view by the palm rest.

COMAND uses series of menus and scrolls to adjust hundreds of things, and every operation

appears on the video screen. You can rotate the COMAND knob to change radio stations, or use

the keypad to punch in the number directly. Overall, the system is a decent balance of old-

fashioned mechanical buttons and point-and-click menus, and probably less complicated than

some others. We'd rank it a notch below Audi's MMI interface and a couple of notches above

BMW's iDrive.

The S-Class comes standard with a 600-watt, 15-speaker harman/kardon Logic 7 surround-sound

system, including a 6-DVD changer, memory card and satellite radio receiver. Auxiliary inputs

are out of sight in the glovebox and run through the COMAND screen. An analog clock rides

center dash, branded by watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur in AMG models. Cabin

storage includes a sizable pocket in each door, smaller pockets within the front door armrests,

center console cupholders and bins, and the glovebox.

The three-place rear seat is huge. With a 6-foot, 3-inch driver, we measured more than a foot of

space from front seatback to rear seat cushion. It's also well-stocked with amenities, including

four adjustable AC vents, separate cabin and reading lamps, overhead lit vanity mirrors, and the

same adjustable ambient lighting as the front, hidden below the woodwork strips. There's a

storage area behind the center armrest, and a standard power-operated rear-window shade. Power

shades for the rear side windows are optional.

If your clients or kids are worth it, the rear-seat upgrade package adds left/right rear climate

control and heated and ventilated power-adjustable outboard seats. This setup provides the

utmost in comfort while maintaining five-passenger capability. On S-Class cars so equipped, the

driver can control adjustment of the seat behind. The right rear passenger (the boss position) can

control the right front seat for additional legroom. The entertainment package adds a height

adjustable screen behind each front headrest, with video inputs and a DVD drive under the center

rear seat. It comes with dual wireless headphones and an individual remote for each screen and

the car's main audio system.

Mercedes has changed the published capacity of the S-Class trunk from 19.8 to 16.4 cubic feet.

Where the extra space went, we're not sure, because the trunk remains as roomy as ever, and still

roomier than that in the Audi A8 (13.2 cubic feet) or BMW 7 Series (14 cubic feet). The trunk

space is ideally square-angled and tall, and therefore holds more cases and bags than many

vehicles with greater listed capacity. The S400 has the same trunk space as the non-hybrid S-

Classes, because its relatively compact battery is under the hood.

Driving Impressions

The Mercedes S-Class does everything a true, full-size luxury

sedan should, and we might describe it as a complete automobile.

If you need something, the S-Class almost certainly has it. If you

want it to do something, just about anything, the S-Class can

probably get it done.

Every S-Class delivers better than adequate power and performance in smooth, quiet, rock-

steady fashion. Virtually all of its luxury or high-tech features are offered on all models, so how

much better than adequate the performance gets depends on the buyer's budget or penchant for

satisfyingly wretched excess.

There are substantial mechanical changes to the S-Class line-up for 2012, starting with three new

engines intended to improve fuel economy without sacrificing power or performance. The

standard seven-speed automatic has also been re-designed, basically for the same purpose. This

transmission is engineered to help ensure that more of the engine's power gets delivered to the

wheels to move the car, rather than bled off in the transition (and wasted) as friction and heat.

The highlight for 2012 is introduction of the S350 BlueTEC, the first diesel-powered S-Class

available in North America in 16 years. It's driven by an advanced, 240-horspower, 3.0-liter

turbo-diesel V6 engine through the seven-speed automatic, with standard 4MATIC all-wheel

drive.

Mercedes' V6 turbodiesel is the smoothest, quietest diesel engine available, so virtually all the

smoky, clattering drawbacks of more traditional diesel power are gone (though the oily diesel

smell during fill-ups remains). The S350's 240 horsepower is impressive by diesel standards, and

if it seems a bit light (or the engine a bit small) for a car the size of a Hummer H2, don't sweat it.

This engine produces 455 pound-feet of torque, and it's the twisting power of torque that

generates acceleration. Dip the accelerator pedal on the S350 BlueTEC and it jumps, with

enough force to snap the head back into the headrest.

The S350's overall performance is virtually identical to the gasoline-powered S400 Hybrid, with

even stronger short bursts of acceleration, and the diesel engine comes with a substantial fuel

mileage increase compared to the hybrid, or any other car in this class (projected at 20 mpg city,

31 highway, according to the EPA). And that's with standard all-wheel drive, which works

against fuel economy. Not that long ago, a 31 mpg highway rating was the domain of much

smaller, slower cars. If our usual travel circle left access to diesel fuel, we wouldn't have a

second thought about choosing the S350.

The S400 Hybrid does not meet some definitions of hybrid because it won't propel itself on

electric power alone. Essentially, it uses its electric motor to add power without using more fuel,

and it does improve mileage compared to the V8 models (19 mpg city, 25 highway, though we

recorded 21.7 around town and 27.6 on the highway). Its compact lithium-ion battery is in the

engine compartment, and the S400 weighs only 19 pounds more than S550. With a combined

power output of 295 hp and broad torque delivery, its acceleration betters most hybrids, and it

hits 60 mph from a stop in just over seven seconds. A hybrid- status dash display let's the S400

driver know what the electric motor is doing and how the battery is charged.

Several characteristics distinguish the S400 from the S550. The S400 Hybrid makes a different

noise, not rougher or louder, merely different. It switches off automatically when coasting or

stopped to save fuel, so the tachometer swings to zero. Taking your foot off the brake or

touching the gas pedal restarts the engine, and it makes this transition more smoothly than any

hybrid we can think of, including pricier V8s.

Overall, however, the S400 is a bit less smooth than the S550. In places where you're going very

slowly, as you might creeping into a tight parking spot, the stop-engine feature may be more

active than you'd like, but resting your big toe on the gas pedal to keep the gas engine running

will smooth things nicely. The S400's brake pedal also feels more like an on/off switch, because

it is, switching the electric motor to a generator that helps slow the car and charge the battery in

the process. While the pedal may not be as smooth, the brakes still stop the S400 in short, drama-

free, order.

The V8-powered S550 gets a new engine for 2012. It's 4.7-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 is smaller

than the engine it replaces, with highly efficient direct fuel injection. The new engine increase

fuel economy 20 percent (projected at 15 mpg city, 23 mpg highway), but it also produces 30

percent more power, with 429 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. The S550 behaves a lot

like the S400, except that it delivers substantially more thrust.

S-Class cars start in second gear to save fuel (unless you've chosen Sport or Manual modes), but

even when starting in second gear, the S550 really scoots. Its turbochargers start spinning

quickly, delivering viscerally charged, seat-of-the-pants acceleration almost out of character with

the S-Class's size and stately demeanor. Mercedes reports 0-60 mph times of 5.4 seconds, and

the optional 4MATIC gets the S550 going more easily in poor conditions.

Every S-Class is library quiet, and virtually free of wind noise at freeway speeds. Normal-

volume conversations (with your driving instructor) can be maintained at 130 mph. Road noise

increases nominally with the larger-diameter wheels, but the tire noise still won't be heard above

a talk-radio program. Engine sounds are more pronounced in the AMG models, but these still

cruise in subdued tones.

Ride quality is superb. The S-Class air suspension combines smoothness with complete control

and utter stability as you waft along faster than you think. The suspension can be raised at slow

speeds for speed bumps or driveway angles. It automatically lowers at higher speeds for stability

and economy, and it can be firmed up in Sport mode if the driver prefers quicker reactions to

pillow-gentle manners.

At any speed, the S-Class duly goes where it's pointed, as we discovered occasionally by

accident. The sensation of speed can be muted in this car, but if you find yourself getting into an

off-ramp a bit too fast, you'll be impressed by what this 4,500-pound mass can do, even before

any electronics come into play to save you from your own poor driving habits. The steering is

reasonably fluid, linear, predictable and surprisingly quick for such a long wheelbase. Until you

are used to it, the car may turn more than you anticipated given the amount of movement on the

steering wheel.

Some S-Class models speed the turns up by adding a touch of brake to a rear wheel to help rotate

the car through the corner. Overall, the brakes are easily modulated and seemingly endless in

their ability to shed speed faster the harder you depress the pedal.

Active Body Control (ABC) adds another element to suspension control by mechanically

countering the forces of physics. It forcibly flattens the car's stance through a corner without

making the suspension stiffer. It's like a motor race, where the driver swerves back and forth to

warm or clean tires while the car appears to lean very little. ABC creates a similar effect in a

much heavier, taller, softer riding road car, without wrecking ride quality.

The Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control option is another S-Class system that works well, even

if it takes something like a leap of faith on the driver's part. It uses radar sensors to maintain a

pre-set following distance behind the vehicle ahead, and it almost drives the car, working at up to

125 mph and braking to a full stop.

Set your speed on the freeway (and initially, the size of the gap you prefer to the car ahead), and

the S-Class will maintain that speed until it closes on a car directly ahead, in which case it will

slow itself to maintain the prescribed gap. If the car ahead speeds up, the S-Class will speed up.

If the call ahead slows down, so will the S-Class, on its own, all the way to a complete stop. Or if

you change lanes and clear the way ahead, the S-class will accelerate to the set speed. In the

typical stop-and-go freeway commute, the S-Class can do all of the braking and accelerating for

you. You just do the steering.

Distronic Plus also enables a feature called Parking Guidance. At low speeds, the system scans

available parking spots and shows a "P" in the dash if the S-Class will fit in a parallel space.

When you shift in reverse, the S-class won't back itself into the spot, as some other parking

systems do. Rather, it displays a top-view pictogram of the car, showing everything around it,

and provides steering guidance. We might like this approach better.

The S600, with its twin-turbo V12 engine, whirs and hums rather than starts and runs, with a

fluidity matched only by more-expensive twelve-cylinder cars. It has a five-speed automatic, but

with 510 hp and a prodigious 612 lb-ft of torque (at just 1800 rpm), the S600 does not suffer

when it comes to acceleration. The S600 will run 0-60 in less than five seconds with four people

on board, as long as you can find traction. The S600 comes standard with 18-inch wheels like

lesser S-Class cars, but they are wider in back, with wider tires, to help harness the power.

The S63 AMG also gets a new engine for 2012: a larger version (5.5 liters) of the S550's twin-

turbo V8. It, too, makes more power than the engine it replaces (536 hp, 590 lb-ft), but it's

equipped with a start/stop feature like the S400 Hybrid, so it shuts itself off when the car is

stopped or idling. The S63 also features a unique seven-speed automatic transmission that works

like a conventional clutch-operated manual, without the clutch pedal. These changes improve

fuel economy, and the S63 no longer carries a gas-guzzler tax.

The S63 is a different breed than the S600. It matches the S600 for speed but has crisper, racier

response. With its extra-powerful V8 come extra-massive brakes, AMG-calibrated suspension,

and 20-inch wheels with ultra-low profile tires. Every component is designed to maintain a torrid

pace. The S63 is not the fastest S-Class but it is the most driver-oriented and the most sporting.

The S65 AMG is a wolf in sheep's clothing, marrying the leather-and-suede luxury of an S600

with the sporting chassis of an S63 and 6-liter twin-turbo V12. It generates 636 horsepower and a

staggering 738 lb-ft of torque as smoothly as a jet engine, making your head the nail, the

headrest a center-punch and your right foot the hammer. With more torque than just about

anything on the road and twice the horsepower of a typical sport sedan, an S65 with traction

control off can spin tires through 70 mph, or hit an electronically limited three-miles-per-minute

top speed. It will accelerate ferociously from 60 mph to 120 faster than most cars will from a

stop to 60, yet it's easily managed if you don't switch the anti-skid electronics off. We found it

downright docile when driven moderately. Effortless is a wholly appropriate descriptor here, and

maybe excessive. Yet this is the sort of car that makes economically challenged driving

enthusiasts dream of winning the lottery, or envious of anyone who can actually afford one.

Summary

The Mercedes Benz S-Class is the baseline when car people talk

about true, full-size luxury sedans suited for the daily grind. It

comes in several varieties of fast, but only one brand of smooth

and granite-solid, all-wheel drive optional. The S-Class is huge

inside, with a quiet, coddling interior, an expansive array of

mostly useful technology, unparalleled safety systems and a

lineup that includes everything from a high-mileage diesel to one of the most powerful four-door

production cars in the world.

New Car Test Drive correspondent G.R. Whale reported from Los Angeles; J.P. Vettraino

reported from Detroit.

Model Line Overview

Model lineup: Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC; S400 Hybrid; S550;

S550 4MATIC; S600 S63 AMG S65 AMG

Engines: 240-hp 3.0-liter diesel V6; 275-hp 3.5-liter V6 with 20-hp

electric motor; 429-hp 4.7-liter V8; 536-hp 5.5-liter V8; 510-hp

5.5-liter V12; 636-hp 6.0-liter V12

Transmissions: 7-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic

Safety equipment (Standard): dual-stage front-impact airbags, front and rear passenger side-

impact airbags, full-cabin head protection curtains, Pre-Safe

accident sensing system, active head restraints, mbrace collision-

reporting telematics, Active Bi-Xenon headlights with automatic

high-beam dimming, electronic stability control (ESC), antilock

brake system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution

(EBD), tire-pressure monitor

Safety equipment (Optional): Active Lane Keeping with Active Blind Spot Assist and brake

intervention, Attention Assist drowsiness alert, Distronic Plus

adaptive cruise control with automatic braking, Parktronic

parking aid, rearview camera, Night View with pedestrian

detection

Basic warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled in: Sindelfingen, Germany

Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

Standard equipment: leather upholstery, walnut trim, automatic dual-zone climate

control, 14-way power adjustable heated front seats with

ventilation and memory, GPS navigation with voice-recognition

and 40-GB hard drive, harman/kardon Logic7 600-watt audio

with in-dash six-CD changer, HD and Sirius satellite radio, SD-

card slot and Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, power

windows, power locks with remote, power rear sunshade, interior

ambient lighting, power folding auto-dimming side mirrors, trip

computer, power sunroof, fog lights, electronic trunk closer, 18-

inch alloy wheels

Options as tested: Premium Package ($3,360) includes massaging front seats,

Parktronic parking assist and guidance, Keyless Go proximity

key, rearview camera; Premium Leather ($2,290) with

contrasting stitching ($300); Splitview video monitor ($700);

heated steering wheel ($400)

Destination charge: ($995)

Gas Guzzler Tax: N/A

Price as tested (MSRP): $100,770

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Engine: 3.5-liter dual-overhead cam 24-valve Atkinson Cycle V6 with 20-

hp electric motor

Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 295 @ 6000

Torque(lb.-ft. @ rpm): 284 @ 2400

Transmission: 7-speed torque-converter automatic

EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 19/25 mpg

Wheelbase: 124.6 in.

Length/width/height: 206.5/73.7/58.0 in.

Track, f/r: 62.9/63.2 in.

Turning circle: 40.0 ft.

Seating capacity: 5

Head/hip/leg room, f: 37.8/NA/41.9 in.

Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A

Head/hip/leg room, r: 38.5/NA/42.3 in.

Cargo volume: 16.4 cu. ft.

Payload N/A

Towing capacity: N/A

Suspension F: independent four-link with air springs, hydraulic shocks and

stabilizer bar

Suspension R: independent multi-link with air springs, hydraulic shocks and

stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 5.7 in.

Curb weight: 4474 Lbs.

Tires: 255/45R18

Brakes, f/r: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist and electricity generation

Fuel capacity: 23.8 gal.

Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.

All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of 08/Jul/2011.

Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not

available or not applicable.

Manufacturer Info Sources: 800 367-6372 - www.mbusa.com

Copyright © 1994-2012 New Car Test Drive, Inc.

Nice ride!

by Saudi Car Dude

from nky | July 14, 2012

"The S550 is a great car. Ive driven the old S500's alot and the new 550 is far superior. In 2013 they will

redesign the S Class to look more like a maybach since Maybach is supposedly to be discontinued. Sadly,

the Excleron is awesome. Anyways if you get a S Class get it with the AMG package if you cannot afford the

S65. Trust me. just saying. Anyways peace love and hairgrease."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

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VIN: WDDNG9EB1CA453032 Class: Upscale - Luxury

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Make: Mercedes-Benz Country of Assembly: Germany

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Style/Body: Sedan 4D Calculated Owners: 1

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