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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Used from

$213,428 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

N/A

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

7 - 14.5 L / 100km

About the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

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

31 years

1 year

31 years

Service Interval

No Data

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$315,300
4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$314,800
5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$412,000
5.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$411,500
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$220,650
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$220,150
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$238,975
3.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$238,475
4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$296,975
4.7L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$296,475
3.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD	$213,428

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

*excl. on-roads

All Mercedes-Benz S-Class Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$248,815	$611,500
2024	$241,275	$573,192
2023	$242,361	$573,193
2022	$240,576	$574,000
2021	$206,589	$445,236

*excl. on-roads

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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

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2100Kg	2100Kg
2024	2100Kg	2100Kg
2023	2100Kg	2100Kg
2022	2100Kg	2100Kg
2021	2100Kg	2100Kg

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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

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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.