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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 TypeTwin-turbocharged V12
Displacement5.5 L
Horsepower510 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque612 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 rpm
Redline5,950 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke82.0 x 87.0
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeTwin-turbocharged and intercooled
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic
1st Gear3.59 (35 mph **)
2nd Gear2.19 (57 mph **)
3rd Gear1.41 (89 mph **)
4th Gear1 (125 mph **)
5th Gear0.83 (151 mph **)
Reverse3.16
Final Drive3.82
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway19 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Suspension
Front SuspensionFour-link, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar; ABC active suspension with automatic level control
Rear SuspensionMultilink independent, anti-squat and anti-dive; ABC active suspension with automatic level control
Front Stabilizer BarYes
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.8 in. diameter, 1.3 in. thickness (ventilated)
Rear Brake Disc12.6 in. diameter, 0.9 in. thickness (ventilated)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front8.5J × 18 in.
Wheels Rear9.5J × 18 in.
Tires Front255/45 R18
Tires Rear255/45 R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length206.5 in
Width73.7 in
Height58 in
Wheelbase124.6 in
Front Track62.9 in
Rear Track63.2 in
Ground Clearance5.75 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft³
Curb Weight4,960 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.8 in
Headroom Rear38.5 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear42.3 in
Shoulder Room Front59.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.7 in
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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