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Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4MATIC® Sedan - Wide variety of impressive engines - World-class craftsmanship - Composed ride and handling - Showcase of convenience and safety technology - Whisper quiet2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class remains the quintessential premium luxury sedan.The S-Class has been at the forefront of automotive advancement for decades, showcasing new features in technology, safety, performance and general innovation for decades. As such, it is very much the standard-bearer for all others, and deservedly so.The S-Class is more expensive than most similarly equipped flagship luxury sedans, but it doesn't take much time behind the wheel to realize that its higher price is commensurate with its higher degree of engineering, interior craftsmanship and even feature content. It also delivers substantially better fuel economy than the carryover S400 Hybrid.Quite frankly, if your new ultra-luxury-sedan search begins and ends with a 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, you probably won't regret your decision. Having said that, the S-Class competes with an incredible group of fine sedans that includes the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, Maserati Quattroporte and Porsche Panamera. It's an impressive lot with which it's hard to find fault, but none of them can quite match the well-rounded and time-tested superiority of the S-Class.2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class modelThe 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a five-passenger, full-size luxury sedan. Every model comes standard with an adaptive air suspension, active bi-xenon headlights with automatic high beams and LED running lights, a power trunk closer and a sunroof. Comfort and convenience items include dual-zone automatic climate control, 10-way power front seats (with heating, ventilation, four-way lumbar adjustment and memory functions), leather upholstery and extended interior trim, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, auto-dimming driver-side and rearview mirrors and a power rear sunshade. Electronic features include the COMAND electronics interface, Bluetooth, a navigation system, voice controls and a 15-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with a six-CD/DVD changer, HD radio, satellite radio and an iPod interface.The S550, is the Premium 2 package that includes a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, keyless ignition/entry and front seats with massage, adjustable/active bolsters and enhanced headrests. The Driver Assistance package adds adaptive cruise control as well as lane-departure warning systems in the event of driver inaction.The entertainment system is a 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The S550 has power-operated shades for the rear side windows, a panoramic sunroof, and a heated steering wheel.2012 HighlightsThe Mercedes-Benz S550 gets a new, more powerful and more efficient V8 engine for 2012. It returns best-in-class fuel economy by a wide margin, and can theoretically go more than 700 miles on one tank of fuel.Performance & MpgThe S550 gets a twin-turbo 4.7-liter V8 that produces 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Mercedes estimates it will go from zero to 60 in 5.4 seconds, while returning 15/24/18 with the AWD.SafetyEvery S-Class comes standard with antilock brakes, stability and traction control, side airbags both front and rear, side curtain airbags, active head restraints and Mercedes-Benz MBrace emergency telematics. Also standard is the Mercedes PreSafe system, which can sense an impending crash and automatically tighten the seatbelts and reposition the power seats for maximum airbag protection.The S550 features infrared Night Vision Assist and PreSafe braking, which uses the optional adaptive cruise control's radar system to sense an impending crash and automatically apply the brakes. Heated mirrors.