2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan

Updated October 8, 2026

Seats
5[3]
Power
442–791 hp[4]
Drive
All-wheel drive[1]
Body styles
Sedan[1]

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the brand's flagship sedan, updated for this model year with a larger illuminated grille, new DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps and the MB.OS software platform. The U.S. lineup on mbusa.com is the S 500 4MATIC with a mild-hybrid inline-6 and the S 580 4MATIC with a mild-hybrid V8. Both come with all-wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension and rear-axle steering. A plug-in S 580e 4MATIC is due at U.S. dealerships in Q4 2026. It suits the buyer who spends as much time in the back seat as behind the wheel, and who wants a large, all-wheel-drive luxury sedan with the latest MBUX screens.

What changed for 2027

  • Design: a larger grille that is illuminated for the first time on the S-Class Sedan, with three-dimensional chrome star accents, plus new DIGITAL LIGHT twin-star headlamps. [5]
  • Technology: MB.OS is standard and runs the latest MBUX, including a generative-AI MBUX Virtual Assistant and Google Maps-based navigation. [5]
  • Standard MBUX Superscreen: a 12.3-inch driver display, a 14.4-inch central multimedia display and a 12.3-inch front passenger display. [6]
  • Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus with partial high beam function, part of Next Generation DIGITAL LIGHT, is available in the U.S. for the first time. [6]
  • New comfort features include heated front seat belts and Digital Vent Control, which adjusts the air vents automatically. [5]
  • An S 580e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid joins the lineup, pairing a 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6 with an electric motor for 576 hp combined. Mercedes-Benz USA says it arrives at U.S. dealerships in Q4 2026. [6]

Trims

  • S 500 4MATIC Sedan

    3.0L turbocharged inline-6 with mild-hybrid drive and an electric auxiliary compressor, 442 hp, 9G-TRONIC 9-speed and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. It rides on a 126.6-inch wheelbase with 43.9 inches of rear legroom. [2]

  • S 580 4MATIC Sedan

    4.0L twin-turbo V8 with a mild-hybrid system and 530 hp. Power rear seats with memory, a heated steering wheel and heated front armrests are standard on the S 580, while the S 500 gets them in the Exclusive Package. [6]

  • Mercedes-AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE Sedan

    A handcrafted AMG 4.0L biturbo V8 paired with a rear electric motor and a 13.1-kWh battery makes 791 hp, with AMG Performance 4MATIC+ and 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds. Mercedes-Benz USA currently lists the AMG S 63 as a 2026 model. [4]

How it compares

  • BMW 7 Series: the competitor Edmunds sets against the 2027 S-Class in its first-drive review. [7]
  • Audi A8: Edmunds lists it among S-Class competitors. [8]
  • Genesis G90: another full-size luxury sedan Edmunds names as an S-Class alternative. [8]

Questions people ask

Is there a hybrid 2027 S-Class?
Yes. The S 500 4MATIC and S 580 4MATIC both use mild-hybrid systems, and the S 580e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid, with 576 hp combined, is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships in Q4 2026. [6]
How much rear legroom does the S-Class have?
Mercedes-Benz USA lists 43.9 inches of rear legroom, 39.4 inches of rear headroom and a 126.6-inch wheelbase for the 2027 S 500 4MATIC Sedan. [2]
Is the S-Class all-wheel drive?
Yes. Every 2027 S-Class in the U.S. lineup uses 4MATIC all-wheel drive, and AIRMATIC air suspension and 4.5-degree rear-axle steering are standard. [6]
How big is the S-Class trunk?
The 2027 S 580 4MATIC Sedan is listed at 12.5 cubic feet of cargo space, with seating for five. [3]
What is the difference between the S 500 and S 580?
The S 500 4MATIC uses a 442-hp inline-6 and the S 580 4MATIC a 530-hp V8. E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspension is available only on the S 580. [1]

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Sources

  1. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 S-Class Sedan lineup · read October 8, 2026
  2. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 S 500 4MATIC Sedan · read October 8, 2026
  3. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 S 580 4MATIC Sedan · read October 8, 2026
  4. Mercedes-Benz USA — Mercedes-AMG S-Class Sedan · read October 8, 2026
  5. Mercedes-Benz USA — 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan preview · read October 8, 2026
  6. Mercedes-Benz USA Newsroom — 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Quick Reference Guide (May 13, 2026) · read October 8, 2026
  7. Edmunds — 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class first drive review (May 12, 2026) · read October 8, 2026
  8. Edmunds — Mercedes-Benz S-Class review and competitors · read October 8, 2026