2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 is a 510-hp 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V12 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 14 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Twin-turbocharged V12 |
| Displacement | 5.5 L |
| Horsepower | 510 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 612 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 rpm |
| Redline | 5,950 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 87.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Twin-turbocharged and intercooled |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.59 (35 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.19 (57 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.41 (89 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (125 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.83 (151 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.16 |
| Final Drive | 3.82 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Four-link, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar; ABC active suspension with automatic level control |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink independent, anti-squat and anti-dive; ABC active suspension with automatic level control |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.8 in. diameter, 1.3 in. thickness (ventilated) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.6 in. diameter, 0.9 in. thickness (ventilated) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.5J × 18 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 9.5J × 18 in. |
| Tires Front | 255/45 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 255/45 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 206.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in |
| Front Track | 62.9 in |
| Rear Track | 63.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.75 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,960 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 42.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.7 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline