Mercedes-Benz Keeps the V12 Engine Alive in Some Markets, Here Is the Whitelist

In an era when all carmakers have downsized or electrified their cars (well, not Bugatti, of course!), Mercedes-Benz is keeping the V12 alive. However, it won't survive in America. Its German rivals, Audi and BMW, haven't had a V12 in the lineup for ages. Mercedes-Benz planted its first-ever V12 engine, code-named M120, under the hood of the flagship W140 S-Class in 600 SE and 600 SEL flavors. It was 1991, and the 6.0-liter 48-v... (continue reading...)

  Car Talk, Autos   Mar 26, 2026   0   18  Add to Reading List
Mercedes-Benz Keeps the V12 Engine Alive in Some Markets, Here Is the Whitelist
In an era when all carmakers have downsized or electrified their cars (well, not Bugatti, of course!), Mercedes-Benz is keeping the V12 alive. However, it won't survive in America. Its German rivals, Audi and BMW, haven't had a V12 in the lineup for ages. Mercedes-Benz planted its first-ever V12 engine, code-named M120, under the hood of the flagship W140 S-Class in 600 SE and 600 SEL flavors. It was 1991, and the 6.0-liter 48-v... (continue reading...)
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