2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan: What’s New, Models, and Full Specs
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan lineup includes the S 500 4MATIC® Sedan and S 580 4MATIC® Sedan. The 2027 S 500 4MATIC® Sedan reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds with 442 hp and standard DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LED headlamps with 25,000 pixels per lamp. This page covers both models, their powertrains and features, with current Mercedes-Benz inventory.
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What’s New for 2027
The most significant addition to the 2027 S-Class Sedan is the standard DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LED headlamp system, which projects 25,000 pixels per headlamp. That resolution enables partial high-beam operation designed to maintain roadway illumination while reducing glare for other drivers.
On the technology side, MBUX receives generative AI from both Google and Microsoft, giving the MBUX Virtual Assistant conversational short-term memory. A passenger can continue a multi-step request across sentences without repeating context. MB.OS, the integrated vehicle operating system, now supports over-the-air updates that can deliver new software features after purchase through the Mercedes-Benz INTELLIGENT CLOUD.
AIRMATIC® air suspension gains Car-to-X connectivity for 2027, allowing the suspension system to use cloud-sourced road-surface information to prepare damping settings before the vehicle reaches certain road conditions. Active multicolor ambient lighting also integrates with vehicle safety systems to provide visual alerts for certain situations.
Model Lineup
The 2027 S-Class Sedan is offered in two models, each with a distinct powertrain.
S 500 4MATIC® Sedan
The 2027 S 500 4MATIC® Sedan is powered by a turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 with an integrated mild-hybrid system and an electric auxiliary compressor. Output is 442 hp at 5,500-6,100 rpm and 413 lb-ft of torque at 2,200-5,000 rpm. The 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC® all-wheel drive are standard.
The S 500 4MATIC® Sedan reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Standard features include the MBUX Superscreen, Burmester® 3D Surround Sound system with 15 speakers and a 710-watt DSP amplifier, AIRMATIC® air suspension, PRESAFE® PLUS, PRESAFE® Impulse Side, 10 airbags, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps.
The Exclusive Trim package is available, adding heated front armrests, heated front seat belts, power outboard rear seats with memory, a 3D instrument cluster, and the MBUX Augmented Reality Head-Up Display.
S 580 4MATIC® Sedan
The 2027 S 580 4MATIC® Sedan uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 with mild-hybrid assist. Output rises to 530 hp at 5,500-6,100 rpm and 533 lb-ft of torque at 2,500-4,500 rpm, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds.
The S 580 4MATIC® Sedan adds Nappa leather upholstery, heated front seat belts, heated front armrests, power outboard rear seats with memory, ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL, 64-color active ambient lighting, illuminated door sills, and MAGIC VISION CONTROL as standard features.
Available equipment includes E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL, 10-degree rear-axle steering, the Burmester High-End 4D Surround Sound system with Dolby Atmos, MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment, and MANUFAKTUR interior personalization options. Exclusive, Pinnacle, and Pinnacle Plus Trim packages are offered.
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Performance and Powertrain
| Specification |
S 500 4MATIC® Sedan |
S 580 4MATIC® Sedan |
| Engine |
3.0L turbo inline-6 mild hybrid |
4.0L V8 biturbo mild hybrid |
| Horsepower |
442 hp |
530 hp |
| Torque |
413 lb-ft |
533 lb-ft |
| Transmission |
9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain |
4MATIC® all-wheel drive |
4MATIC® all-wheel drive |
| 0-60 mph |
4.3 seconds |
3.9 seconds |
| Curb Weight |
4,696 lbs |
4,795 lbs |
| Standard Rear-Axle Steering |
4.5 degrees |
4.5 degrees |
| Available Rear-Axle Steering |
10 degrees |
10 degrees |
| Standard Suspension |
AIRMATIC® air suspension |
AIRMATIC® air suspension |
| Available Suspension |
Not specified |
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL |
| Turning Circle |
39.0 ft wall-to-wall |
39.0 ft wall-to-wall |
The 2027 S 500 4MATIC® Sedan carries a 3.0L inline-6 turbocharged engine with a Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator and an electric auxiliary compressor. The mild-hybrid system recovers energy under braking and can use that energy to assist acceleration without requiring external charging. Compression ratio is 10.5:1, and the engine block and head are diecast alloy.
The 2027 S 580 4MATIC® Sedan replaces that engine with a 4.0L V8 biturbo and mild-hybrid drive. Output reaches 530 hp and 533 lb-ft of torque. Curb weight is 4,795 lbs compared with 4,696 lbs for the S 500 4MATIC® Sedan.
Both models use the 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. Rear-axle steering is standard at 4.5 degrees, with 10-degree rear-axle steering available as a Digital Extra to improve low-speed maneuverability. DYNAMIC SELECT drive modes and ECO Start/Stop are standard across the lineup.
AIRMATIC® air suspension with intelligent damping control is standard on both models. The S 580 4MATIC® Sedan also offers E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL. Turning circle is 39.0 ft wall-to-wall for both models.
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Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The 2027 S-Class Sedan seats five passengers. Interior dimensions across the S 500 4MATIC® Sedan and S 580 4MATIC® Sedan include 42.1 inches of front headroom, 41.3 inches of front legroom, 59.7 inches of front shoulder room, 39.4 inches of rear headroom, 43.9 inches of rear legroom, and 59.0 inches of rear shoulder room. Cargo capacity is 12.5 cubic feet.
Standard front seating on both models includes:
- Heated power front seats with memory
- ENERGIZING kinetics
- Active multicontour seats with massage functionality
- Ventilated seating surfaces
- Rapid-heating capability
The S 580 4MATIC® Sedan adds standard heated front armrests and heated front seat belts, both of which are available on the S 500 4MATIC® Sedan through the Exclusive Trim package.
The S 580 4MATIC® Sedan also includes standard power outboard rear seats with memory. Available rear comfort features include active multicontour rear seats with massage, heated and ventilated rear seating surfaces, rear-seat neck heating, an executive right rear seat with a power footrest, and automatic rear seat-belt presenters.
The MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program offers more than 150 exterior paint colors and more than 400 interior color selections. Nearly 50 MANUFAKTUR Exclusive colors are also available for buyers who prefer a curated personalization selection.
Standard comfort and convenience features include a panorama roof, soft-close doors, KEYLESS GO® with flush door handles, HANDS-FREE ACCESS, a power rear-window sunshade, power rear-side-window sunshades, heat- and noise-insulating IR-reflecting laminated glass, and an illuminated entry system.
Technology and Infotainment
The MBUX Superscreen is standard on all 2027 S-Class Sedan models. It combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, with an available 3D version, a 14.4-inch central touchscreen, and a 12.3-inch passenger-side touchscreen into a single visual band across the dashboard. The Zero Layer interface is designed to surface contextually relevant controls without requiring extensive menu navigation.
The MBUX Virtual Assistant now integrates generative AI from both Google and Microsoft. It supports conversational prompts with short-term memory, allowing it to retain context during an ongoing exchange.
Google Maps navigation is integrated alongside MBUX Surround Navigation, while MBUX Augmented Reality navigation can overlay dynamic directional information onto a live camera view.
Available technology includes the MBUX Augmented Reality Head-Up Display through the Exclusive Trim package, MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment with a 13.1-inch screen, rear MBUX remote controls, rear-cabin wireless headsets, facial recognition, and a toll payment system.
The Burmester 3D Surround Sound system is standard on the S 500 4MATIC® Sedan with a 710-watt DSP amplifier, 15 speakers, and Dolby Atmos. The available Burmester High-End 4D Surround Sound system provides an upgraded audio configuration.
Twin wireless device chargers are located in the redesigned center console alongside illuminated cupholders. Multiple USB-C ports are standard, with available rear-cabin wireless charging and dual rear USB ports.
Over-the-air software updates are delivered through the Mercedes-Benz INTELLIGENT CLOUD. MB.OS serves as the vehicle software architecture supporting the connected systems.
MBUX Technology Overview
Safety and Driver Assistance
The 2027 S-Class Sedan includes a range of standard driver-assistance and occupant-protection technologies.
- Active Brake Assist
- PRESAFE®
- PRESAFE® PLUS
- PRESAFE® Sound
- PRESAFE® Impulse Side
- Blind Spot Assist Plus
- Exit Warning Assist
- Lane Keeping Function
- ATTENTION ASSIST®
- Crosswind Assist
- Evasive Steering Function
- Evasive Steering Function Plus
- Emergency Stop Function
Ten airbags are standard, including a front center airbag. The aluminum hybrid body structure is designed to contribute to crash-energy management while controlling vehicle weight. An Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System and antitheft alarm system are also standard.
DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LED headlamps with 25,000 pixels per headlamp and Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus are standard. The S 580 4MATIC® Sedan additionally includes MAGIC VISION CONTROL as standard equipment.
Available Digital Extras in the driver-assistance category include Distance Assist DISTRONIC®, Steering Assist, Proactive Lane Change Assist, Car-to-X Communication, MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360, a 360-degree camera, MBUX Dashcam, GUARD 360 Vehicle Protection Plus, and Rim Protection Warning.
Additional available equipment includes eye-tracking enhancement for ATTENTION ASSIST®, rear-seat airbags, rear-seat Beltbags on applicable configurations, the DIGITAL LIGHT projection function on the S 580 4MATIC® Sedan, and an electrically heated windshield.
AIRMATIC® with intelligent damping control can use Car-to-X cloud data to prepare the suspension for certain road-surface conditions before the vehicle reaches them. Active multicolor ambient lighting can also work with vehicle systems to provide visual alerts inside the cabin.
Who It’s For and How It Compares to the Prior Year
The 2027 S-Class Sedan is designed for buyers seeking advanced technology, comfort, and all-wheel-drive capability in a full-size luxury sedan.
The S 500 4MATIC® Sedan combines an inline-6 mild-hybrid powertrain with 442 hp, while the S 580 4MATIC® Sedan adds a V8 mild-hybrid powertrain with 530 hp and additional standard comfort features.
Compared with the prior model year, the 2027 update introduces standard DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LED headlamps across the lineup and adds generative AI capability to the MBUX Virtual Assistant with short-term conversational memory. These updates expand the lighting and connected-technology capabilities of the S-Class Sedan.
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See the 2027 S-Class at Mercedes-Benz of Milwaukee North in Glendale
Explore current 2027 S-Class Sedan availability at Mercedes-Benz of Milwaukee North in Glendale. The S 500 4MATIC® Sedan and S 580 4MATIC® Sedan offer two distinct powertrain configurations, along with available Digital Extras, MANUFAKTUR personalization, and multiple equipment packages.
A product specialist can help you compare available models, options, and packages before scheduling a test drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is new on the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan?
The 2027 S-Class Sedan adds standard DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LED headlamps with 25,000 pixels per lamp and generative AI from Google and Microsoft integrated into the MBUX Virtual Assistant with short-term conversational memory. AIRMATIC® air suspension also gains Car-to-X cloud connectivity for predictive damping adjustment.
How many models does the 2027 S-Class Sedan come in?
Two models are offered: the S 500 4MATIC® Sedan and the S 580 4MATIC® Sedan.
What engine is in the 2027 S 500 4MATIC® Sedan?
The S 500 4MATIC® Sedan uses a turbocharged 3.0L inline-6 with a mild-hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator and an electric auxiliary compressor. It produces 442 hp at 5,500-6,100 rpm and 413 lb-ft of torque at 2,200-5,000 rpm and reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
What engine is in the 2027 S 580 4MATIC® Sedan?
The S 580 4MATIC® Sedan uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 with mild-hybrid drive. Output is 530 hp at 5,500-6,100 rpm and 533 lb-ft of torque at 2,500-4,500 rpm. It reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds.
What is the MBUX Superscreen on the 2027 S-Class Sedan?
The MBUX Superscreen is a standard three-screen dashboard system combining a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.4-inch central touchscreen, and a 12.3-inch passenger touchscreen. The system runs on MB.OS and supports over-the-air updates.
What are DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps?
DIGITAL LIGHT is Mercedes-Benz headlamp technology using micro-LED elements. On the 2027 S-Class Sedan, each headlamp contains 25,000 individually controllable pixels designed to provide precisely controlled roadway illumination while reducing glare for other drivers.
What does the MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program offer?
The MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program provides more than 150 exterior paint colors and more than 400 interior color options. Nearly 50 MANUFAKTUR Exclusive colors are also available as a curated personalization selection.
