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2012 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Trims

 

Specs: Select a Trim

4dr Sedan (7) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
4dr Sedan S550 RWD Specs $94,500 $87,885 15 25
4dr Sedan S550 4MATIC Specs $97,500 $90,675 15 24
4dr Sedan S400 Hybrid RWD Specs $91,850 $85,421 19 25
4dr Sedan S600 RWD Specs $159,500 $148,335 12 19
4dr Sedan S63 AMG RWD Specs $139,300 $129,549 15 23
4dr Sedan S65 AMG RWD Specs $210,900 $196,137 12 19
4dr Sedan S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Specs $92,550 $86,072 21 31
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Why should I also consider these?

From executive sedan to royalty parade vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has many missions to fulfill around the world.

Its only real competition comes from the BMW 7-Series, which comes in nearly as many versions and variations, and may have a small edge in rear-seat legroom, though we're less fond of its steering feel.

The Audi A8 is making a strong pitch to be included in that trio, and while it's a glorious performer with an exceptional interior, it's not all that advanced in its styling, and some of its technology--the Palm Pilot-style infotainment controller--comes off contrived and complex, rather than revolutionary.

The Lexus LS is a well-executed follower in this class, though it's still offered in a short-wheelbase edition that's a good value for the sort of Orange County luxury attainable to a different bandwidth of wealth--like the Jaguar XJ, which now caters to drivers who think Hollywood Regency style isn't quite flashy enough.

Just offbeat enough here is the Porsche Panamera, with all the rear-seat room a tall adult would need, and with heartstopping performance in Turbo trim that will shake off any challenge from any AMG or Alpina, without a second thought.

 
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The 2012 BMW 7-Series is the Bavarian automaker's flagship model, and it cleverly wraps vast interior space, industry-leading tech, and the expected BMW fleet-footedness.
 
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Cutting its ties with its illustrious and not so charmed past, the 2012 Jaguar XJ now rocks a swinging style that really suits its dynamic handling.
 
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