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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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Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 4MATIC
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8 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel429.0
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516.0
1800
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15.0
24.0
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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
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S-Class
4dr Sdn 4.6L V8 4MATIC
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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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