2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Used from

    $213,428 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7 - 14.5 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $213,428 for the Base variant and topping out at $499,200 for the AMG.

    There are 2 variants of the S-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2011.

    Engine options include 4.7L turbo petrol direct injection (320kW/700Nm), 5.5L turbo multi-point injection (380kW/830Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (225kW/370Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (190kW/620Nm), 5.5L turbo petrol direct injection (400kW/800Nm) and 6.0L turbo multi-point injection (463kW/1000Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2012 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    96.44 - 207.89 kW/t
    94.87 kW/t
    207.89 kW/t
    Boot Space
    560 litres
    315 litres
    560 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.99 - 14.49 L/100km
    6.49 L/100km
    16.95 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    621 - 1,286 km
    510 km
    1,408 km
    Price
    $213,428 - $499,200
    $188,000
    $1,355,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    New this year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Side Doors
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Dual View Screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 7.20
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1005
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1545
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 60.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1548
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1502
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1490
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
      • Ventilated
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 14
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 977
      • Hip Room Front: 1544
      • Hip Room Rear: 1547
    Removes from Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Rear: 983
      • Hip Room Front: 1545
      • Hip Room Rear: 1548
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions

    1479mm
    1871mm
    5209mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Towing Capacity

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 14.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz S-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mercedes-Benz S-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.7 L/100km
    5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded14.3 L/100km
    3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.0 L/100km
    4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.5 L/100km
    3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel7.0 L/100km
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base that starts from $213,428.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG that starts from $499,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and AMG.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the Base which measures 1871mm wide, 5209mm in length and sits 1479mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG which has 463kW of power from its 6.0L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG which weighs 2705 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.