2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Ready To Shine With More Tech Than Ever

The seventh-generation (W223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class is getting a little long in the tooth, having been introduced all the way back in 2020, but it’s still good enough to get away with “just” a facelift next year. That’s because the biggest changes to the 2027 S-Class won’t be to the chassis or fundamental structure but to the technological architecture of the flagship luxury limo. According to recent reports, the S-Class will gain a high-performance chip for Level 2+ and Level 2++ driver assistance systems, courtesy of NVIDIA, and thanks to the recent launch of the entry-level CLA sedan, we know to expect the MB.OS system that provides AI from both Google and Microsoft. Naturally, the increased tech focus will also be represented by fresh illumination on the body, so let’s take a closer look at these spy photos.

The S In S-Class Stands For Superstar

We grow tired of repeating these words in spy shot articles, but here we go again: Mercedes is putting star-shaped daytime running lights in the headlights of its facelifted car, and it’s doing the same thing in the taillights, too. We can expect similar treatment for the front grille, which will now be illuminated. This prototype appears to be wearing all its production bodywork, and the shape of the lower intake grilles appears to be mostly unchanged from the current S-Class range-topper. Flush-fitting door handles may be a potential safety hazard, but if anybody can ensure that these work even after a crash, it’s Mercedes. Like the bodywork, the double 10-spoke wheels fitted to this model reveal that we’re looking at a Myback variant, which will get the same tech and visual updates as regular S-Class models, albeit with a touch more flair and bling. Finally, the attention-grabbing gold wrap on this prototype indicates that Mercedes isn’t hiding much anymore and will be revealing the finished product soon – reportedly in February 2026.

Praise Be! Buttons Are Returning To The Steering Wheel

Earlier spy photos captured during winter testing have been included here, revealing part of the cabin. In the center of the dash, we see a bit of the Superscreen infotainment display, but fortunately, these images also reveal the return of some physical controls to the steering wheel. There’s still plenty of gloss black on both the wheel and the center console, which is a magnet for fingerprints, scratches, and dust, but luxury automakers seem to consider this a non-negotiable part of the interior styling regimen. We can also see a diamond-shaped quilt on the leather seating, and this is never unwelcome. As for performance, we expect the same range of engines, from a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six PHEV to a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. We’ll get more information as we edge nearer to that February reveal date, so stay tuned.