The 2027 Mercedes S-Class has never looked more like a rolling tech demo, and that is very much the point. The traditional wood-and-button vibe gives way to a wall of glass, a smarter brain, and a cabin that behaves more like a high-end lounge than a formal drawing room. Yet under all the pixels, Mercedes still sneaks in a very old-school treat: a new V8 that keeps the flagship feeling properly decadent.
Instead of chasing minimalist electric pods, the latest S-Class leans into drama, from its starry lighting signatures to a cockpit dominated by a single sweeping display. The surprise is how much of the car has changed behind the scenes, with more than two thousand new parts, a fresh software platform, and that flat-plane eight-cylinder waiting in the wings to remind everyone this is still a serious luxury sedan, not just a tech experiment.
From stately limo to rolling Superscreen
Visually, the 2027 S-Class is far less shy about its status. Up front, the grille and three-pointed badge are framed by a new lighting signature that makes the Mercedes star literally stand out, a look that one report describes as the Class Star Literally Shines your face. Around the back, slimmer, star-shaped elements in the taillights modernize the profile, while fresh wheel designs, including intricate 50-spoke alloys, push the car closer to the kind of visual theater usually reserved for bespoke limousines. Happily, the basic proportions stay familiar, with reports noting that the Class profile remains elegant even as the front and rear get bolder Happily.
Inside, subtlety is out and screens are in. The dashboard is now dominated by the MBUX Superscreen, which merges a 14.4-inch central touchscreen with a 12.3-inch display for the front passenger under a single pane of glass, a setup that other coverage also describes as a 14.4-inch centerpiece in the MBUX, Elevated, The New Superscreen package. Another source notes that the MBUX Superscreen, with its 14.4-inch central display and 12.3-inch front screen, is now standard on the 2027 model, with everything running through the system in a way that one report sums up as Say Hello to Superscreen.
The shift is deliberate. Mercedes is using the 2027 S-Class to restate what a flagship limousine should be in a post EQS world, with one analysis noting that Mercedes, Class and EQS are now tied together by a new MB.OS platform that can evolve long after delivery Mercedes is using. Another summary calls this the most extensive S-Class update ever, with more than 2,700 new components and Significant technology upgrades that give the car more autonomy over its life cycle Summary. In other words, the Superscreen is not just a party trick, it is the interface for a car that is meant to keep learning.
AI butler up front, first-class lounge in back
The tech story goes deeper than a big slab of glass. The MBUX virtual assistant now uses generative AI, with The MBUX described as adopting a more conversational tone and even an avatar to make interactions feel less like talking to a menu tree and more like chatting with a human helper The MBUX. Another overview notes that MBUX, Elevated, The New Superscreen and Virtual Assistant bundle this smarter voice control with augmented reality navigation and an advanced head up display, turning the front row into something closer to a glass cockpit than a traditional dashboard MBUX, Elevated. For drivers who still like physical feedback, that might be a culture shock, but it is hard to argue with the sheer capability on offer.
In the back, the S-Class doubles down on its reputation as a business jet for the road. One video walkaround notes that the 2027 Mercedes, Class interior is designed to make every journey calm and connected, with seating and lighting tuned to feel like first class travel rather than just a big sedan Mercedes S Class. Safety tech quietly backs up the pampering, with one report explaining that Now the car adds surround view camera images and further refinements, using each sensor and a supercomputer controller to protect occupants, including a special focus on the rear passenger side Now it adds. The result is a cabin that feels both indulgent and quietly watchful, more like a curated environment than a simple car interior.
Underneath, the story is similar: Everything that was, plus more. A technical breakdown labeled The Greasy Bits notes that Underneath, the Class keeps its core layout but layers on extra power and refinement, with plug in variants stretching electric only range beyond the 2026 model’s 48 miles and chassis systems tuned to work hand in hand with the car’s expanding driver assist suite The Greasy Bits. Another overview of the 2027 Mercedes, Benz, Class First Look reinforces that there are More than 2,700 new components and Significant changes to the way the car manages power, comfort and safety systems Key Takeaways. It is a quiet revolution, hidden under familiar sheetmetal.
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