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$91,850 - $210,900
Value:
Below Average
MPG:
19 city/25 hwy
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2012 Mercedes S Class Comparisons
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Year
2012
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Trim
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Sedan
- S350 BLUETEC 4WD V6
- S400 Hybrid RWD V6
- S550 AWD V8
- S550 RWD V8
- S600 RWD V12
- S63 AMG RWD V8
- S65 AMG RWD V12
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
MSRP
$91,850.00
$97,000.00
$112,750.00
$115,000.00
Destination
$875.00
$895.00
$895.00
$1,000.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Standard Engine
3.5L 295hp V6
4.4L 455hp V8
5L 438hp V8
2L 403hp I4
Horsepower
295 @ 6000 RPM
455 @ 5500 RPM
438
403
Torque
284 @ 2400 RPM
515 @ 2000 RPM
N/A
981 @ 0 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
3498
4395
4969
1998
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.7 X 3.4
3.5 X 3.5
3.7 X 3.5
3.4 X 3.4
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
10.0:1
11.8:1
9.2:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
City (mpg)
19
17
19
N/A
Highway (mpg)
25
24
23
N/A
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4629.7
4795.1
5202.9
5299.9
Wheelbase (in.)
124.6
120.9
121.7
124.4
Length (in.)
206.5
199.8
203.9
196.7
Width (in.)
73.7
74.9
73.8
78.1
Height (in.)
58
58.5
58.3
52.4
Track Front (in.)
62.9
63.8
63.4
66.6
Track Rear (in.)
63.2
64.3
63.4
67
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Standard Seating
5
5
5
4
Front Headroom (in.)
37.8
40.6
38
38.3
Rear Headroom (in.)
38.5
38.5
38
35.7
Front Legroom (in.)
41.9
41.3
43.7
42.6
Rear Legroom (in.)
42.3
38.9
N/A
31.4
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
59.1
59.2
58.5
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
58.7
57.4
56.4
N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)
60.8
N/A
55.4
N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)
60.9
N/A
55.5
N/A
Payload & Towing
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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
109.4
N/A
N/A
95.7
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
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Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Front Suspension
wishbone
wishbone
multi-link
wishbone
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
wishbone
Tires
255/45R18
245/45R19
245/45R19
255/35R22
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
Braking & Traction
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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
Std.
Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750i
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Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
CD Changer
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
DVD Player
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Interior
Interior
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Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Lexus LS600H L
Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Fisker Karma Eco Chic
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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