If there’s one sedan that defines luxury, technology, and quiet authority, it has to be the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. For generations, it has been the gold standard for flagship full-size luxury sedans, and a benchmark trusted by celebrities, CEOs, dignitaries, and heads of state, not just for its discretion but also its engineering depth. Technologies that debut here rarely stay exclusive for long and eventually find their way through the rest of the Mercedes lineup, shaping everything from mid-size sedans to SUVs for years and more.
With the 2027 model, that pattern continues. We first got early hints of this transformation only weeks ago in our exclusive first-ride preview of the pre-production prototype. Now, the final production version of the eighth-generation S-Class, internal code W224, has officially broken cover. Mercedes says more than 50 percent of the car has been newly developed or revised, making this the most comprehensive update in the model’s history.
Visually, there is no shortage of three-pointed star motifs on the all-new S Class, now integrated throughout the car’s design language. You see them embedded as studs within the imposing, 20 percent larger illuminated grille, also seen in the daytime running lights, and repeated again in the newly designed tail lamps. For the first time in production, the standing star on the hood can also illuminate in select markets, reinforcing the S-Class identity after dark. For further personalisation, MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure will offer over 150 exterior colors and more than 400 interior colors.
Next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps use micro-LED technology to expand the high-resolution illumination field by roughly 40 percent. The ULTRA RANGE high beam reaches close to 2,000 feet and adapts dynamically using map data, while new projection functions add real-world utility, including construction zone narrowing and cold-weather warnings projected directly onto the road surface.
Inside, the S-Class fully embraces a software-defined future. Mercedes first outlined its MB.OS in March last year, and the S-Class became one of the first production flagships to realize it fully. MB.OS serves as the car’s digital backbone, unifying infotainment, driver assistance, lighting, and suspension systems through a centralized supercomputer. Over-the-air updates will ensure the vehicle continues to evolve long after delivery.
Fourth-generation MBUX introduces the standard Superscreen layout and a generative AI virtual assistant capable of natural, multi-step conversation. Navigation based on Google Maps integrates augmented reality guidance directly into your field of view, reducing distraction in complex traffic environments.
Rear-seat occupants remain central to the S-Class experience with dual 13.1-inch displays, detachable remote controls, integrated cameras, folding tables, and reclining executive seats that turn the rear cabin into a mobile office or private retreat. Video conferencing via Microsoft Teams or Zoom works seamlessly, reflecting how CEOs and senior leaders increasingly use travel time.
Comfort and safety, though, extend beyond screens, with Heated seat belts, Digital Vent Control with personalized airflow profiles, and a new electric cabin air filter capable of refreshing cabin air roughly every 90 seconds, elevating day-to-day usability. Safety systems expand to include Pre-Safe Impulse functions, rear beltbags, rear airbags, and the availability of up to 15 airbags.
The S-Class continues to set the standards in technology and safety. These highlights underscore our continued commitment to building the world’s most desirable cars. - Ola Kaellenius, CEO, Mercedes-Benz
Mechanically, the S-Class maintains a diverse range of powertrains, from an all-new V8 and updated inline-six engines, plug-in hybrid variants, upgraded diesels, and a V12 Guard model, further reinforcing Mercedes-Benz’s continued commitment to internal combustion alongside electrification. Standard AIRMATIC suspension will now use cloud-based road data to prepare damping in advance, a patent-pending system that enhances comfort before you reach surface imperfections.
Pricing hasn’t been announced, but expect deliveries to commence in the second half of 2026. The latest 2027 S-Class reasserts itself as the reference point for luxury and technology for top-tier sedans, and in theory, it also lays the groundwork for the next flagship Mercedes-Maybach.
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