2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $210,000.
There are 2 variants of the S-Class available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2009.
The 2012 S-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class include 3.5L v6 (225kW/370Nm), 4.7L v8 turbo (320kW/700Nm), 5.5L v8 turbo (400kW/800Nm) and 5.5L v12 turbo (380kW/830Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic with manual mode or 5-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,226 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,871 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,165 mm |
| Load Capacity | 595 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the base variant that starts from $210,000.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the base variant that starts from $385,000.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered by the base variant which can tow 2100 kg.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the base variant which measures 1871mm wide, 5226mm in length and sits 1485mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG variant which has 400kW of power and 800nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the AMG variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2695 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.