The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a heavily updated version of the definitive luxury sedan, and it's clear that the German automaker has built a bulletproof reputation that affluent S-Class loyalists have come to know and expect. With over 50 percent reworked parts, including 2700 new or redesigned pieces, this latest iteration is the most comprehensive update ever in an S-Class generation.
The S-Class has been redesigned for the 2027 model year, featuring a completely new flat-plane-crank V-8 engine, an updated infotainment operating system, and little tweaks all around to improve the overall driving experience. In addition to the S580 V-8, there are also two inline-six options available for the U.S. market, including one paired with a plug-in hybrid system.
View Price on AmazonThe S580e has a twin-turbo inline-six and puts out more power than the V-8, at 576 horsepower, but suffers from a 0-to-60 time that Mercedes says is 0.5 seconds slower. Fuel-economy numbers, range figures, and pricing haven't yet been released, so we'll reserve our judgment on whether or not the electric juice is worth the squeeze.
Mercedes is also excited to boast its new offerings from Manufaktur, its customization division. The company says the S-Class can now be ordered in 150 different exterior colors—or, really, whatever color you want—and matched with any interior flavor of your choosing. Basically, if you have the money, they'll make your dreams come true.
More specs: Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 Power: Engine—530 horsepower Torque: Engine—553 lb-ft 0-60 MPH: 3.9 seconds (manufacturer estimate) Transmission: 9-speed automatic Weight: 5016 lbs Driving Range: N/A
As it should, the S-Class drives like a car meant to be driven in rather than a car to drive. But that doesn't mean the chauffeur will have much to complain about. Even in the driver's seat, you're cocooned in comfort. The star of the show here is the twin-turbo flat-plane V-8, which Mercedes engineers stressed was engineered with ultimate efficiency and refinement in mind.
The engine is well refined, seamless, and linear in acceleration. From launch, the S580 will get up and go without much drama—Mercedes quotes a 0-to-60 time of 3.9 seconds—but it's no dragster. Somewhat annoyingly, if you lean into the gas pedal and then dial it back after a bit of acceleration, the nine-speed automatic transmission has a tendency to linger in the lower gears for a little longer than expected.
Source: roadandtrack.com
