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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, 2025The 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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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price
Base
AMG
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $392,900 |
| 5.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $392,400 |
| 6.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $499,200 |
| 6.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $498,700 |
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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specs
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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.7 L/100km |
| 5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 14.3 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.0 L/100km |
| 4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km |
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.