2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: A Masterclass in Automotive Evolution

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2027 S-Class, marking 140 years since Carl Benz invented the automobile in 1886. This isn't merely a refresh - it's the most comprehensive update ever delivered within a single S-Class generation. With more than 50 per cent of components newly developed or refined (approximately 2,700 parts), the flagship sedan reaffirms its position as the world's best-selling luxury sedan.

The 2027 S-Class arrives with a bold new visual identity, next-generation MB.OS intelligence, and a "Welcome Home" feeling that defines every Mercedes-Benz flagship. From the illuminated standing star to the AI-powered MBUX Virtual Assistant, every detail has been meticulously refined to deliver an experience that honours 140 years of heritage while embracing what's next.

A New Era of Visual Presence

The 2027 S-Class commands attention with its reimagined front fascia. The radiator grille grows approximately 20 per cent larger than the previous design, now featuring four horizontal chrome bars instead of three. For the first time in S-Class history, the grille is illuminated, with tiny hot-stamped chrome stars creating a three-dimensional depth effect that transforms day into night with striking elegance.

An optional illuminated standing Mercedes star on the hood debuts as another first for the S-Class. This upright star has symbolized Mercedes-Benz heritage and pioneering spirit for more than 100 years, and now it shines with renewed brilliance. The twin-star DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps with micro-LED technology create an unmistakable light signature, while integrated light projectors in the side sills welcome drivers by projecting Mercedes-Benz branding onto the ground.

At the rear, newly designed taillights feature three chrome-framed stars that emphasize the flagship's prestige. A two-piece trim element on the trunk lid, finished in chrome and high-gloss black, provides a delicate finishing touch to this extensive exterior evolution.

Intelligence Powered by MB.OS

The 2027 S-Class introduces the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), a purpose-built supercomputer that controls every aspect of the vehicle. This completely redesigned electrical and electronic architecture integrates all systems into one intelligent ecosystem, delivering faster processing, greater computing power, and deeply integrated experiences.

MB.OS connects to the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Cloud, enabling over-the-air updates for numerous vehicle functions. The result is a vehicle that becomes more intelligent over time, delivering smooth interaction and performance that evolves with each journey.

Key MB.OS Capabilities:

• Integration of all vehicle systems (driver assistance, infotainment, driving performance)
• Over-the-air updates for continuous improvement
• AI-driven processing for natural responses
• High-speed ethernet connectivity throughout the vehicle
• Future-ready computing power with expansion capability

Fourth-Generation MBUX with Generative AI

The standard MBUX Superscreen spans the dashboard with a floating driver display, central display, and front passenger display beneath continuous glass. This creates an entirely new interior experience, elegantly combining digital and analog luxury at the highest level.

The fourth-generation MBUX introduces the MBUX Virtual Assistant with generative AI, powered by ChatGPT4o and Microsoft Bing Search. This assistant enables complex, natural conversations - like speaking with a friend - and retains short-term memory for contextual understanding. Activate it with "Hey Mercedes" or use the "Just Talk" function when alone in the vehicle.

MBUX Surround Navigation offers a new dimension of visual communication, integrating driver assistance views with 3D visuals of the vehicle's surroundings and real-time route guidance. Navigation is now provided by Google Maps, with the MBUX Augmented Reality Head-up Display projecting guidance cues onto the road ahead.

Boardroom on Wheels

The optional MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System transforms the rear cabin into a fully connected mobile office or serene personal retreat. Dual 13.1-inch displays - larger than the previous generation - provide individual control for each rear passenger through two new detachable MBUX remote controls.

These remotes allow rear passengers to control entertainment, adjust volume, set ambient lighting, modify climate settings, operate seat functions (adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage), and control power sunshades. The remotes store in a docking station with a lock/unlock mechanism in the fold-down armrest or rear centre console, remaining fully operable when removed.

The enhanced Teams app now enables video conferencing from any seat using the front interior camera or the MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment's full HD camera. Individual rear seats, dual displays, and integrated video conferencing transform the S-Class into a capable business sedan.

Refined Powertrains with Mild-Hybrid Technology

The 2027 S-Class offers a range of state-of-the-art engines combining performance, efficiency, and refinement. The S 580 4MATIC features the latest evolution of the V8 engine (M 177 Evo), delivering 530 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Engineering upgrades include a refined injection system, optimized intake and exhaust ports, revised intake camshaft, flat-plane crank with new firing order, and improvements to the compressor wheel and turbocharger housing.

The S 500 4MATIC's six-cylinder engine (M 256 Evo) now delivers 443 lb-ft of torque, briefly increasing to 472 lb-ft using overtorque. This brief torque increase provides additional power during passing or dynamic acceleration. Improvements include a more powerful electric auxiliary compressor, optimized intake and exhaust ports, and revised intake camshaft.

Both engines feature a 23-hp integrated starter generator (ISG) that provides intelligent support at lower engine speeds. Combined with turbocharging, this ensures excellent power delivery. The mild-hybrid system includes a 48-volt electrical system enabling functions such as coasting, boost, and recuperation for improved fuel savings.

Supreme Ride Comfort and Agility

Standard 4.5-degree rear-axle steering enhances maneuvering and stability across the entire S-Class range. Optional 10-degree rear-axle steering reduces the turning circle by almost 2 metres, making tight parking spaces, narrow driveways, and crowded city centres effortless to navigate. At higher speeds, rear wheels steer in parallel with front wheels to deliver reassuring stability and calm composure.

The standard AIRMATIC air suspension features intelligent damper regulation, providing noticeably more comfort on uneven road surfaces and speed bumps. With intelligent damper regulation activated, Car-to-X communication enables damping to be automatically adjusted just before speed bumps, enhancing comfort particularly for rear-seat passengers.

Optional E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspension regulates spring and damping forces individually at each wheel, counteracting roll, pitch, and lift movements. In critical side impact situations, the system can raise the body within fractions of a second as part of PRE-SAFE Impulse Side, designed to reduce loads on occupants.

Next-Generation DIGITAL LIGHT

The 2027 S-Class features next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT with micro-LED technology. A powerful chip increases the high-resolution illumination field by approximately 40 per cent, enabling substantial brightness increases while reducing energy consumption by up to 50 per cent compared to the predecessor system.

The dynamically swiveling ULTRA RANGE high beam reaches up to 600 metres - more than the length of five football fields. The partial high beam function improves detection of poorly lit road users. Combined with camera data and map intelligence, the cornering light adapts more precisely to road layouts, all powered by MB.OS.

Hallmark Safety Enhanced

The S-Class continues Mercedes-Benz safety leadership with an enhanced adaptive restraint system including PRE-SAFE Impulse seat belt pretensioners and dual-stage load limiters for front seats, dual-stage airbag inflators, and an active vent in the passenger airbag as standard. A passenger knee airbag complements the suite of safety systems.

With optional rear airbags available, the S-Class is equipped with up to 15 airbags. The airbag control unit calculates which airbags may provide benefit in each situation, deploying only those that can offer protection. Optional beltbags in rear seats can inflate during severe frontal impacts, reducing chest loads by tripling the seat belt area along the chest.

MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure

The new MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program enables customers to create a truly unique vehicle. An expansive selection offers more than 150 paint colours and over 400 interior colours. Customers can explore the full spectrum of technically achievable colours, providing unmatched customization for both exterior and interior designs.

Additional customization includes distinctive illuminated door sills, interior stitching, and a wide array of colours for wheels and wheel accents. Tailored consultations are provided by specially trained Made to Measure experts using the new Made to Measure Visualizer technology - a highly individualized consultation tool that builds immersive environments where customers can explore and visualize every detail.

First-Class Comfort Innovations

Heated seat belts for front seats provide a soothing warmth, delivering a gentle embrace during cold weather. Thin filaments acting as electrical heating elements warm the seat belt, encouraging drivers and front passengers to avoid bulky winter jackets for optimal belt fit and enhanced safety.

Digital Vent Control features elegantly illuminated air vents that automatically adjust - front and rear - to the selected ventilation scenario. A new electric cabin air filter ionizes and removes extremely fine particles, helping to purify cabin air approximately every 90 seconds and creating a consistently cleaner environment for all occupants.

The optional Rear Comfort Package Plus provides advanced rear seat comfort, adding rear seat massage functions, an executive rear seat with an adjustable backrest angle up to 43.5 degrees, rear seat neck and shoulder heating, a leg and footrest for the right rear seat, seat belt presenters, beltbag, and adaptive rear lighting.

Discover the 2027 S-Class with Mercedes-Benz Blainville

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class captures 140 years of innovation in the most comprehensive update ever delivered within a single generation. With more than 50 per cent of components newly developed or refined, this flagship sedan establishes new benchmarks in automotive luxury, technology, and craftsmanship.

From the illuminated standing star to the AI-powered MBUX Virtual Assistant, from the boardroom-ready rear cabin to the intelligent MB.OS supercomputer, every detail has been meticulously refined to deliver the unmistakable "Welcome Home" feeling that defines every S-Class journey. Contact our team at Mercedes-Benz Blainville to learn more about how the 2027 S-Class continues to set the standard for luxury sedans worldwide.