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 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

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MSRP: $91,850
Invoice: $85,421

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 19    HWY: 25    CMB: 21
Engine/Fuel: 6 Cyl Hyb
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 4 Door/Luxury Sedan,SDN
Drive Type: RWD
New model status: Reskin

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $91,850
  • Invoice Price: $85,421
  • Destination Charge: $
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 48
  • Basic (Mileage): 50000
  • Powertrain (Month): 48
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 50000
  • Rust (Month): 48
  • Rust (Mileage): 50000

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 3.5-Liter, V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 275@6000, Torque Of 258@3000, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
  • Free Scheduled Maintenance for 96 Months or -1 Miles
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty for Unlimited Months, Unlimited Miles,
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: 3.5L V6
  • Displacement (CC): 3498
  • Fuel System: SEFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 295@6000
  • Torque @ RPM: 284@2400
  • Turbo: N
  • Compression ratio: 11.7
  • Cylinders: 6
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 6000
  • Bore X Stroke: 3.66x3.39
  • Elec Horse Power BHP: 20
  • Elec Torque Ft LBs: 118
  • Battery Output: 144
  • Fuel Type: Hyb

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 62.9
  • Track Rear: 63.2
  • Ground Clearance (in): 5.8
  • Overall Length (in): 206.5
  • Overall Width (in): 73.7
  • Overall Height (in): 58.0
  • Wheelbase (in): 124.6
  • Curb weight (lbs): 4474
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 5
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 5
  • Headroom front (in): 37.8
  • Headroom rear (in): 38.5
  • Hip room front (in): 59.9
  • Hip room rear (in): 59.4
  • Leg room front (in): 41.9
  • Leg room rear (in): 42.3
  • Shoulder room front (in): 57.8
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 56.9

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: Not listed
  • Bumper Step Up: N/A
  • Front Air Dam: N/A
  • Metallic Paint: Option
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: Standard
  • Rear Spoiler: N/A
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: Option
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • Automatic Headlights With Time Delay
    • Automatic High/Low Beam Control Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Leveling
    • Chrome Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding, Chrome Exterior Door Handles, Chrome Exhaust Pipe and Chrome Side Windows
    • Cornering Lights
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
    • Front And Rear Foglights
    • Headlight Washers
    • Perimeter Lighting Activated Via Remote
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Automatic Climate Control: Standard
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: Standard
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: Standard
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: Option
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • HVAC Rest Mode
    • Interior Air Filter
    • Rear HVAC Ducts
    • Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: Not listed
  • CD Changer: Standard
  • CD Player: Standard
  • DVD Player: Option
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: Standard
  • Radio: Standard
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: Not listed
  • Subwoofer: Standard
  • Telematic Systems: Standard
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • AM/FM Radio With 600-Watts, Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, LOGIC7 Surround Sound, COMAND and 15 Speakers Total; 6-disc CD Changer; MP3 Player; Satellite Radio
    • Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • Diversity In-Glass Radio Antenna
    • Hard Drive with 7GB total;
    • Internet Access Available
    • Memory Device Reader
    • Navigation Aid With Real-time Traffic and Voice Activation
    • Pre-Programmed Equalizer
    • SiriusXM Traffic Real-time Traffic Information
    • Telematics Includes Emergency SOS, Internet Services, Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Tracking and Navigation
    • Vehicle Location System
    • Wireless Communication Access For Enabled Devices with Streaming Audio
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: Not listed
  • Clock: Standard
  • Compass: Standard
  • Cruise Control: Standard
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: N/A
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: Not listed
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: Option
  • Night Vision: Option
  • Oil Gauge: Not listed
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: Standard
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Not listed
  • Tachometer: Standard
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Standard
  • Instrumentation
    • 3-Memory Adjustments For Driver and Passenger Side Include Automatic/Delayed Locking, Automatic Headlights, Exterior Mirrors, HVAC, Steering Wheel and Seat
    • Analog Clock
    • Compass
    • Cruise Control
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Service Interval Indicator For Brake Wear and Oil Level
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Transmission
    • Tachometer
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Trip Computer With Trip Odometer
    • Voice Activated Controls For Audio, Navigation System and Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
    • Warning Lights Include Coolant Temperature, Door Ajar, Electrical System, Headlights-On, Key-In-Ignition, Low Coolant, Low Fuel, Low Washer Fluid and Oil Low
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: Standard
  • Cornering Lights: Standard
  • Daytime Running Lights: Standard
  • Fog Lights: Standard
  • Halogen Headlights: Not listed
  • Headlight Washers: Standard
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: Standard
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: Standard
  • Removable/Convertible Top: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Front Power Glass Tilt and Slide Sunroof
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Standard
  • Chrome Wheels: Not listed
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: Not listed
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: Standard
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: Not listed
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: Not listed
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Alloy Wheels Front 18-in. X 8.5-in. and Rear 18-in. X 8.5-in.
    • Compact Spare Tire
    • Front and Rear P255/45HR18 BSW All-Season Tires
    • Inflatable Spare Tire Kit
    • Interior Spare Tire Mounted Under Cargo Floor
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: Standard
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: Not listed
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Heated Washer System: Standard
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: Standard
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: Standard
  • Rear Wiper: Not listed
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Standard
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: Standard
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Body Color Power Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side Electrochromic 3-Position Memory and Passenger Automatic Tilt-Down
    • Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
    • Front and Rear Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
    • Front and Rear Power Windows With One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
    • Front and Rear Vanity Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Manual Sunshade Located on Sunroof/Moonroof and Power Sunshade Located on Rear Window
    • Rain Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Tinted Glass

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Accident Avoidance System
  • Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal
  • Driver Airbag
  • First Aid Kit
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • Front and Rear Pretensioners
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Power Front And Rear Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Rear Side Airbags
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Break Resistant Security Glass
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located on Rear Doors
  • Locking Fuel Filler
  • Power Door Locks Operated Via Key and Remote With Automatic Locking
  • Power Trunk Lock/Unlock Via Multi-Function Remote and Interior Switch
  • Radio Anti-Theft
  • Valet Lockout
  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
  • Vehicle Theft Tracking Notification
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Automatic Release Parking Brake
  • Brake Assistance
  • Front Power 335-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 300-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
  • Hill Start Control
  • Traction Control Controlled by Engine Management
  • Vehicle Stability Control System

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