Review: 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan

2027 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Sedan

2027 S-Class Sedan Breakdown: Comfort for the Daily Journey

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan is a full-size flagship created to make time on the road feel calmer and more productive. It combines spacious seating, advanced digital systems, strong performance, and a cabin designed with equal consideration for drivers and passengers. For shoppers comparing luxury sedans in D'Iberville, the S-Class Sedan presents an alternative to an SUV without sacrificing rear-seat room or long-distance comfort.

More than half of the vehicle’s components have been newly developed or re-engineered for 2027. The gasoline lineup includes the S 500 4MATIC® and S 580 4MATIC®. Both use a nine-speed automatic transmission, standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension, and rear-axle steering. Mercedes-Benz of South Mississippi can help drivers compare the inline-6 S 500 with the V8-powered S 580.

Interior Features

The five-seat interior supports two different roles: a refined place from which to drive and a spacious environment for rear passengers. Heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats are standard, while available executive packages add more rear-seat comfort and control.

Interior Dimensions

  • Front/rear headroom: 39.3/38.4 inches
  • Front/rear legroom: 41.3/43.9 inches
  • Front/rear shoulder room: 59.7/57.8 inches
  • Trunk capacity: 14 cubic feet

Rear passengers receive more legroom than those in front, while the 14-cubic-foot trunk holds luggage, work bags, and everyday cargo.

Interior Highlights

  • Power front seats with memory and lumbar support
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with front Digital Vent Control
  • Power sunshades for the rear window and rear side windows
  • Heat- and noise-insulating, infrared-reflecting laminated glass
  • Panorama roof, soft-close doors, and a power-opening and power-closing trunk
  • Power rear seats with memory, heated front seatbelts, heated front armrests, and a heated steering wheel on S 580
  • Available executive rear seating with massage, ventilation, a right-rear footrest, and a chauffeur function

The standard specification suits luxury sedans for commuters. Pinnacle and Pinnacle Plus equipment shift more emphasis toward rear passengers.

2027 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Sedan Console 2027 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Sedan Wheel 2027 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Sedan Cargo

Exterior Features

The S-Class Sedan retains a long wheelbase and formal three-box profile while gaining a larger grille with an illuminated surround. Next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps adopt a twin-star design, and the redesigned taillights use three chrome-framed signature stars.

Exterior Dimensions

  • Overall length: 208.8 inches
  • Width without mirrors: 75.6 inches
  • Width with mirrors: 83.6 inches
  • Overall height: 59.2 inches
  • Wheelbase: 126.6 inches
  • Turning circle: 39 feet, or 35.4 feet with available 10-degree rear-axle steering

Standard rear-axle steering helps make this 208.8-inch sedan manageable in D’Iberville parking areas. The available 10-degree system further reduces the turning circle.

Exterior Highlights

  • Standard 19-inch wheels with available 20- and 21-inch designs
  • Illuminated grille surround
  • Optional illuminated standing Mercedes-Benz star
  • Star-signature taillights
  • Available AMG® Line exterior styling and AMG® wheel designs
  • Auto-dimming mirrors and a power-operated trunk

The lighting creates a distinctive nighttime appearance, while AMG® Line offers a more expressive presentation.

Exterior Paint Options

  • MANUFAKTUR Night Black Magno
  • MANUFAKTUR Verde Silver Magno
  • Warm Grey
  • Nautical Blue metallic
  • Emerald Green metallic

The MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program expands the selection to more than 150 exterior colors. Availability, ordering requirements, and production timing should be confirmed when configuring a vehicle.

Performance Features

Both gasoline S-Class models combine electrified engine technology with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission and standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. The S 500 emphasizes 6-cylinder smoothness, while the S 580 adds V8 output and quicker acceleration.

Engines and Powertrains

  • S 500 4MATIC®: 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6 mild hybrid
  • S 500 4MATIC®: 442 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque
  • S 580 4MATIC®: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 mild hybrid
  • S 580 4MATIC®: 530 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque
  • Estimated 0–60 mph: 4.3 seconds for S 500 and 3.9 seconds for S 580

The S 500 supplies the core flagship experience; the S 580 adds stronger V8 response.

Transmission and Drivetrain

  • 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with Comfort, Sport, ECO, and Individual drive programs
  • Standard 4.5-degree rear-axle steering
  • Available 10-degree rear-axle steering

All-wheel drive supports traction. Rear-axle steering aids low-speed maneuverability and higher-speed stability.

Driving Experience and Efficiency

Standard AIRMATIC air suspension uses intelligent damping to adapt to road imperfections. The S 580 offers E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL.

The S 500 is rated at an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. The S 580 has an EPA-estimated 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Both prioritize quiet, stable progress.

2027 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Sedan Tech

Technology Features

Fourth-generation MBUX is powered by the Mercedes-Benz Operating System and integrates navigation, communication, entertainment, and vehicle controls. The standard MBUX Superscreen gives the driver, center interface, and front passenger distinct display areas.

Displays and Infotainment

  • 12.3-inch driver display
  • 14.4-inch central multimedia display
  • 12.3-inch front-passenger display
  • Standard MBUX Superscreen
  • MBUX Navigation and MBUX Augmented Reality for Navigation
  • Standard 15-speaker Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System
  • Available 31-speaker Burmester® High-End 4D Surround Sound System on S 580

The layout separates driving data, vehicle controls, and passenger entertainment. Available rear displays add conferencing capability.

Connectivity and Convenience

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Dual wireless smartphone charging in front
  • Digital Vehicle Key for compatible smartphones
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • Facial-recognition profile authentication
  • Available rear wireless charging and 100-watt USB-C ports
  • MBUX Virtual Assistant

These features simplify navigation, charging, profile access, and communication. Rear controls can support productive travel.

2027 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Sedan Safety

Safety Features

The S-Class uses cameras, radar sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and MB.OS computing to support the driver. These systems can reduce workload in certain situations, but they do not replace attentive vehicle operation.

Driver-Assistance Technology

  • Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Restart Function
  • Steering Assist and Lane Change Assist
  • Lane Keeping Function
  • Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning
  • Brake Assist and Emergency Stop Function
  • Speed Limit Warning
  • Available MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO at a later date

The systems can help with following distance, lane positioning, surrounding traffic, and certain emergencies. Digital Extra requirements may apply.

Parking, Visibility, and Vehicle Safety

  • PARKTRONIC and Parking Assist
  • 360-degree camera and Rim Protection Warning
  • Reverse Maneuvering Function and reversing camera
  • PRE-SAFE®, PRE-SAFE® Sound, PRE-SAFE® PLUS, and PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side
  • Adaptive restraint system with up to 15 airbags when appropriately equipped
  • Next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

Camera views, parking assistance, and rear-axle steering support low-speed positioning in tighter spaces.

Explore the 2027 S-Class Sedan at Mercedes-Benz of South Mississippi

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan blends composed performance, generous passenger space, intelligent suspension, and a digital cabin designed for modern travel. It can serve D’Iberville drivers as a refined daily sedan, a long-distance luxury car, or a premium environment for rear passengers.

Visit Mercedes-Benz of South Mississippi to compare the S 500 4MATIC® and S 580 4MATIC®, review available packages and MANUFAKTUR choices, or schedule a test drive.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary. Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH, Berlin, Germany.

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