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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan: What's New, Models, and Features
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The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan receives its most extensive update within the current generation, with more than half of the vehicle's components newly developed or re-engineered. Highlights include the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), fourth-generation MBUX, a standard MBUX Superscreen, next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, intelligent AIRMATIC® suspension, and updated electrified powertrains. The U.S. lineup consists of the S 500 4MATIC Sedan and S 580 4MATIC Sedan.
This page covers both models, their powertrains, passenger-comfort features, technology, and current or upcoming availability at Mercedes-Benz of Abilene.
What's New for 2027
The 2027 S-Class introduces the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), which serves as the vehicle's digital architecture and integrates functions spanning infotainment, driver assistance, and vehicle systems. Its connection to the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Cloud supports over-the-air software updates for compatible functions and Digital Extras.
Fourth-generation MBUX is standard and introduces an MBUX Virtual Assistant that uses generative AI from multiple technology partners. Mercedes-Benz says the system integrates technology including Microsoft Bing Search, Google Cloud's Automotive AI Agent, and ChatGPT-4o. The assistant can conduct multi-turn conversations and retain short-term context, while the enhanced Zero Layer interface surfaces frequently used apps, suggestions, and vehicle functions.
A standard MBUX Superscreen combines a 14.4-inch central multimedia display and 12.3-inch front-passenger display beneath a single glass surface. A separate 12.3-inch driver display sits ahead of the steering wheel and is available with a 3D display function.
The exterior also receives a substantial redesign. The grille is approximately 20% larger and gains an illuminated surround, while an illuminated standing Mercedes-Benz star is available. New taillamps use three chrome-framed star elements, and the updated DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps feature a new twin-star design.
Next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT is standard and uses micro-LED technology. Mercedes-Benz USA describes 25,000 individually controlled pixels in each headlamp. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus with Partial High Beam Function is offered in the U.S. for the first time on this S-Class generation. The separate Projection Function for DIGITAL LIGHT remains an available Digital Extra rather than standard projection functionality on every vehicle.
Standard AIRMATIC air suspension now incorporates intelligent damping. With the applicable Car-to-X service active, anonymized road-condition information from Mercedes-Benz vehicles traveling ahead can be transmitted through the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Cloud and used to prepare the damping system for certain upcoming road-surface changes.
Other 2027 changes include a redesigned multifunction steering wheel, dual front wireless smartphone charging, illuminated cupholders, Digital Vent Control, expanded rear-seat comfort equipment, and the MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program with more than 150 exterior paint choices and more than 400 interior colors.
Model Lineup
The 2027 S-Class Sedan lineup includes two models, and both come equipped with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive.
S 500 4MATIC Sedan
The S 500 uses an updated 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. Output is 442 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, with up to 472 lb-ft briefly available through an overtorque function under specified conditions. A 23-hp Integrated Starter-Generator provides additional electrical assistance. The S 500 4MATIC can accelerate from 0-60 mph in an estimated 4.3 seconds.
Standard equipment includes AIRMATIC air suspension with intelligent damping, 4.5-degree rear-axle steering, MBUX Superscreen, fourth-generation MBUX, facial-recognition profile authentication, rapid-heating and ventilated multicontour front seats with massage, a Panorama roof, Burmester® 3D Surround Sound, next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT, and the MB.DRIVE assistance portfolio.
The available Exclusive Package adds equipment including the 3D Instrument Cluster, MBUX Augmented Reality Head-Up Display, AIR BALANCE Package, additional rear-seat functions, heated front seatbelts, Active Ambient Lighting, and other comfort features. The Pinnacle Package builds on the Exclusive Package with four-zone climate control, rapid-heating and ventilated rear seats, dual rear MBUX remotes, rear wireless charging, and rear-seat frontal airbags.
S 580 4MATIC Sedan
The S 580 uses the updated M177 Evo 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance. It produces 530 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes-Benz estimates 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds.
The S 580 includes ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL, heated front seatbelts, a heated steering wheel, heated front armrests, power rear seats with memory, Active Ambient Lighting, and MAGIC VISION CONTROL as standard. It can also be equipped with the Pinnacle Plus Package. Available E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL with intelligent damping is exclusive to the S 580.
Performance and Powertrain
The S 500 4MATIC Sedan uses the revised M256 Evo 3.0L inline-6. Output is 442 hp at 5,500-6,100 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque from 2,200-5,000 rpm. Mercedes-Benz says the updated engine incorporates a more powerful electric auxiliary compressor, revised cylinder-head airflow, an updated intake camshaft, and other refinements. Overtorque can briefly increase torque to as much as 472 lb-ft under supported conditions.
The S 580 4MATIC Sedan uses the revised M177 Evo 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8, rated at 530 hp at 5,500-6,100 rpm and 553 lb-ft from 2,500-4,500 rpm. Updates include changes to the injection system, intake and exhaust ports, camshaft, turbocharger hardware, and a flat-plane crankshaft.
Both models employ a 23-hp Integrated Starter-Generator and 48-volt electrical architecture. The system can support energy recuperation, engine-off coasting, smoother restarting, and supplemental low-speed assistance. Both use a 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
Standard 4.5-degree rear-axle steering helps with low-speed maneuverability and higher-speed stability. Available 10-degree rear-axle steering reduces the wall-to-wall turning circle from 39.0 feet to 35.4 feet.
AIRMATIC air suspension with intelligent damping is standard on both models. The S 580 additionally offers E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL with intelligent damping.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Both 2027 S-Class models seat five passengers and share a 126.6-inch wheelbase. Mercedes-Benz's 2027 technical data lists 39.3 inches of front headroom, 38.4 inches of rear headroom, 41.3 inches of front legroom, and 43.9 inches of rear legroom. Front shoulder room is 59.7 inches, while rear shoulder room is 57.8 inches.
Overall length is 208.8 inches. Both models provide 18.7 cu ft of trunk capacity.
Rapid-heating and ventilated multicontour front seats with massage, memory, and lumbar adjustment are standard. Mercedes-Benz says the active multicontour front seats can use as many as 19 motors and provide six massage programs.
Heated front seatbelts are standard on the S 580 and are added to the S 500 through the Exclusive Package. Thin heating elements are incorporated into the belt webbing and are controlled with the heated-seat settings.
Digital Vent Control is standard for 2027. Electric actuators can automatically adjust the direction of the front climate-control vents, while occupants can still make manual adjustments. Personalized vent positions can be stored in MBUX user profiles.
The S 580 includes ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL with multi-stage fine-dust filtration as standard. Rear power seats with memory and additional rear comfort equipment are also standard on the S 580 and available for the S 500 through the Exclusive Package.
For additional rear-seat comfort, the available Pinnacle Plus Package on the S 580 adds Executive rear seating, rear multicontour seats with massage, heated luxury head restraints, a leg and footrest, calf massage, Chauffeur Function, rear seatbelt presenters, Beltbags, and adaptive rear reading lamps.
The MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program offers more than 150 exterior colors and more than 400 interior colors, along with additional individualized stitching, leather, wheel, and trim choices.
Technology and Infotainment
The 2027 S-Class debuts MB.OS with fourth-generation MBUX. MB.OS connects the vehicle's computing architecture with the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Cloud and provides the foundation for MBUX, MB.DRIVE, and compatible over-the-air updates.
The standard MBUX Superscreen includes:
- 12.3-inch driver display
- 14.4-inch central multimedia touchscreen
- 12.3-inch front-passenger display
The driver display is available with a 3D function through the Exclusive Package. Passenger entertainment can remain active while driving when legal requirements and the system's driver-attention safeguards are satisfied.
The MBUX Virtual Assistant integrates generative AI from multiple sources and can conduct multi-turn conversations while retaining short-term context. The assistant appears on the Zero Layer interface as an animated avatar and can respond to natural-language requests.
Navigation is based on Google technology and integrates Google Cloud's Automotive AI Agent. MBUX Surround Navigation can provide a real-time 3D representation of the vehicle and its surroundings using game-engine graphics.
The available MBUX Augmented Reality Head-Up Display is included with the Exclusive Package. It can display supported navigation graphics within the driver's field of view. This is different from standard MBUX Augmented Reality for Navigation, which is listed as a Digital Extra.
Available MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment uses two 13.1-inch displays. With the appropriate services and accounts, the displays can support entertainment and video-conferencing applications. Dual MBUX remotes are included with the Pinnacle and Pinnacle Plus Packages.
A 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System is standard. On the S 580, an available Burmester High-End 4D Sound System increases the system to 31 speakers and 1,690 watts.
Dual front wireless charging is standard, allowing two compatible smartphones to charge side by side. Digital Vehicle Key is also offered as a Digital Extra for compatible smartphones, subject to Mercedes-Benz account, vehicle-pairing, device, and service requirements.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The 2027 S-Class introduces the latest MB.DRIVE assistance architecture. Standard MB.DRIVE functions include Lane Keeping Function, Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning, Stop Sign and Traffic Light Warning, Speed Limit Warning, Brake Assist, Emergency Stop Function, Maneuvering Assist, and a reversing camera.
Digital Extra: Distance Assist DISTRONIC adds adaptive following-distance functionality, restart assistance, route-based speed adjustment, and a speed-limit function. Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE ASSIST adds Steering Assist and Lane Change Assist. These systems assist the driver and do not make the S-Class autonomous; the driver remains responsible for vehicle control and monitoring the road.
MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST and MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360 are also listed among the standard Digital Extras. PARKING ASSIST 360 incorporates a 360-degree camera and Rim Protection Warning. Operation depends on the applicable Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras requirements, vehicle equipment, connectivity, and operating conditions.
The optional MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO is scheduled for later availability. Mercedes-Benz says future functions may also be delivered through compatible over-the-air updates, subject to geographic and service limitations.
Next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT is standard. The micro-LED system supports Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus with Partial High Beam Function, which can selectively adjust illumination around detected road users. Optional DIGITAL LIGHT Projection Function adds supported projected warnings and animations, including a cold-weather warning symbol.
The 2027 S-Class also uses an enhanced restraint system with PRE-SAFE® technologies and can be equipped with rear-seat frontal airbags through the Pinnacle Package. Mercedes-Benz says the overall restraint architecture can include up to 15 airbags depending on equipment.
Driver-assistance, parking, lighting, and occupant-protection technologies operate within defined limits and do not replace attentive driving or proper seatbelt use.
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Who It's For, and How It Advances Over the Prior Year
The 2027 S-Class represents an extensive update rather than an entirely new vehicle generation. Mercedes-Benz says more than 50% of the vehicle, approximately 2,700 components, has been newly developed or re-engineered.
S 500 4MATIC Sedan
The S 500 4MATIC Sedan combines the updated 442-hp inline-6, 443 lb-ft of torque, 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, and the full MB.OS, MBUX Superscreen, AIRMATIC, and passenger-comfort architecture standard across the lineup.
S 580 4MATIC Sedan
The S 580 4MATIC Sedan adds the 530-hp V8 with 553 lb-ft of torque and offers E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL. Italso includes a higher level of standard rear-seat and cabin-comfort equipment.
Compared with the prior model, notable 2027 changes include MB.OS, fourth-generation MBUX, the standard MBUX Superscreen, updated powertrains, intelligent damping, standard 4.5-degree rear-axle steering, next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT, Digital Vent Control, an extensively redesigned front and rear appearance, and expanded MANUFAKTUR customization.
See the 2027 S-Class Sedan at Mercedes-Benz of Abilene
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is new on the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan?
The 2027 S-Class receives MB.OS, fourth-generation MBUX, a standard MBUX Superscreen, updated six-cylinder and V8 engines, intelligent AIRMATIC damping, standard 4.5-degree rear-axle steering, next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT, Digital Vent Control, redesigned exterior details, and expanded MANUFAKTUR customization. More than 50% of the vehicle's components were newly developed or re-engineered for the update.
How many models does the 2027 S-Class Sedan come in?
The 2027 S-Class Sedan lineup includes two models: the S 500 4MATIC Sedan and S 580 4MATIC Sedan. Both are expected to arrive in the U.S. in Q3 2026.
What is the horsepower of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC Sedan?
The S 500 4MATIC Sedan produces 442 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque from its updated 3.0L inline-6 mild-hybrid powertrain. Mercedes-Benz estimates 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
What is the horsepower of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC Sedan?
The S 580 4MATIC Sedan produces 530 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque from its updated 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 mild-hybrid powertrain. Mercedes-Benz estimates 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds.
What is the MBUX Superscreen on the 2027 S-Class?
The standard MBUX Superscreen combines a 14.4-inch central multimedia display and 12.3-inch passenger display beneath a continuous glass surface, while a separate 12.3-inch digital instrument display sits ahead of the driver. The system uses fourth-generation MBUX powered by MB.OS.
Is DIGITAL LIGHT standard on the 2027 S-Class?
Yes. Next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT with micro-LED technology is standard. Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus with Partial High Beam Function is included, while the additional road-projection function is offered separately as a Digital Extra.
How much cargo space does the 2027 S-Class have?
Both the S 500 4MATIC and S 580 4MATIC provide 18.7 cu ft of trunk space.
Can the 2027 S-Class receive software updates after purchase?
Yes. MB.OS connects to the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Cloud and supports compatible over-the-air software updates and Digital Extras. Feature availability depends on vehicle equipment, geography, connectivity, Mercedes-Benz account requirements, and applicable service terms.
Where can I see the 2027 S-Class Sedan in Abilene, TX?
Contact Mercedes-Benz of Abilene to check current or incoming 2027 S-Class inventory and confirm when a specific S 500 4MATIC or S 580 4MATIC Sedan can be viewed or test-driven.
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