2026 Mercedes-Benz S Class: Consideration to element

In reality, the present Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been available on the market for nearly six years, and solely now has it obtained a facelift. Even so, when a brand new S-Class arrives, the trade nonetheless pauses for a second.

With a mid-cycle replace, the second of anticipation from the general public and rivals alike is understandably shorter than with a full mannequin change. But an S-Class stays, above all else, an S-Class. Visually, little has modified in basic phrases. Totally electrical drivetrains stay unique to the EQS. As a substitute, the flagship of the Mercedes vary features new headlights entrance and rear, together with a revised radiator grille that appears noticeably extra dignified. The visible updates are delicate, however the consideration to element clearly advantages the S-Class. The illuminated Mercedes star on the bonnet is a playful but image-boosting characteristic and technically demanding, though it is not going to be accessible on the German dwelling market in the interim. The identical applies to Degree 3 automated driving. In Germany, this was beforehand accessible as much as 95 km/h on motorways at important price. With the facelift of the S223 and V223, many had anticipated a rise to no less than 120 km/h, providing far higher real-world usefulness. As a substitute, Degree 3 has now been dropped totally. The up to date S-Class steps again to Degree 2 Plus, sharing expertise with the smaller CLA. Given the already low take-up charges, the reasoning behind this determination is tough to justify.

Past that, a lot stays acquainted, whereas the engines have been revised. The historically broad powertrain line-up consists of the six-cylinder S 350d 4Matic with 230 kW and 313 PS, the S 450d 4Matic with 270 kW and 367 PS, and the petrol S 450 4Matic with 280 kW, 381 PS and 640 Nm of torque. Plug-in hybrid choices embody the S 450e with 240 kW and 326 PS and the S 500 4Matic with 330 kW and 449 PS. On the high sits the V8-powered S 580 4Matic, delivering 395 kW, 537 PS and 750 Nm. Relying on the mannequin, all can be found in commonplace and long-wheelbase type. The plug-in hybrids obtain an electric-only vary of round 100 kilometres. The highly effective V12 stays reserved for the armoured S 680 Guard 4Matic. AMG and Maybach variants will comply with at a later date. All fashions profit from new automobile electronics and are networked through the MB.OS working system, beforehand seen solely within the new CLA. Air suspension stays commonplace, whereas optionally available options embody digital roll stabilisation and rear-wheel steering with as much as ten levels of steering angle, no matter wheelbase.

Inside, occupants benefit from the acquainted S-Class luxurious, with giant shows entrance and rear, newly removable distant controls and up to date expertise for video conferencing. When it comes to security, little is left to be desired, with as much as 15 airbags, heated seatbelts and a big selection of driver help programs. Because of an expanded Manufaktur programme providing greater than 150 exterior colors and over 400 inside finishes, every S-Class may be tailor-made virtually with out restrict. Costs for the Mercedes-Benz S 350d 4Matic begin at €121,356.