2027 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC W223 US Version

• The S 580 4MATIC's V8 (M 177 Evo) now makes 530 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 23-hp integrated starter generator and a new firing order for smoother delivery.
  

• A standard MBUX Superscreen, fourth-generation MBUX with generative AI, and an optional 13.1-inch dual rear-seat entertainment system headline the cabin overhaul.
  

• Standard 4.5-degree rear-axle steering (10-degree optional) trims the turning circle to 35.4 feet, while AIRMATIC air suspension now includes intelligent, predictive damping.

A Sharper, More Illuminated Face

Mercedes-Benz didn't hold back on the front end this time. The grille grows by roughly 20 percent and picks up an illuminated surround for the first time on an S-Class, framed by four chrome bars instead of three. Buyers can also add an illuminated standing star on the hood — another S-Class first — which lights up on arrival rather than just catching ambient light. New twin-star DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps flank a glossy black insert tying the nose together, and around back, taillights with three chrome-framed stars echo the theme. Small detail, but Mercedes even added ground-projecting light strips in the side sills that throw the brand name onto the pavement as doors open.

Same Stance, Familiar Proportions

Dimensionally, not much has shifted. The S 580 4MATIC still measures 208.8 inches long, 75.6 inches wide, and rides on a 126.6-inch wheelbase — so this is a refinement rather than a redesign underneath the sheet metal. Curb weight comes in at 5,016 pounds. The changes here are mostly visual: a reshaped dashboard, extended trim into the doors, and broader climate vents that form a continuous band across the front of the cabin.

Inside: MB.OS Takes Over

The bigger story is software. A new MB.OS supercomputer architecture now runs everything from driver assistance to infotainment, and it shows up most obviously in the standard MBUX Superscreen — a 14.4-inch center display and 12.3-inch passenger screen under one glass panel. The fourth-generation MBUX system pulls in Microsoft Bing, Google Cloud's Automotive AI Agent, and ChatGPT-4o for its virtual assistant, which Mercedes says can hold multi-turn conversations and remembers short-term context. Rear passengers aren't an afterthought either: the optional setup adds dual 13.1-inch screens with built-in HD cameras for video calls through Teams, Zoom, or Webex, plus individual remote controls for each rear seat.

Power and Comfort Upgrades

Under the hood, the M 177 Evo V8 picks up a flat-plane crank with a revised firing order, a reworked injection system, and turbocharger tweaks — Mercedes puts output at 530 hp and 553 lb-ft, available from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm. A 48-volt mild-hybrid system with a 23-hp integrated starter generator smooths out stop-start transitions and adds a torque boost at low speeds. AIRMATIC air suspension is standard, now with predictive damping that reacts to bump data shared anonymously from other Mercedes-Benz vehicles nearby — a feature the automaker has filed a patent for. Rear-axle steering comes standard at 4.5 degrees, with a 10-degree option that shrinks the turning circle to 35.4 feet.

Everyday Usability

Small comfort additions round things out: heated front seatbelts, automated front air vents that adjust themselves via MBUX presets, and an ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL filtration system that Mercedes claims cycles cabin air roughly every 90 seconds. Up to 15 airbags and PRE-SAFE Impulse pretensioners carry over the brand's safety positioning.

Where It Sits in the Segment

The S 580 4MATIC continues to compete with the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 at the top of the full-size luxury sedan class, leaning on its rear-seat tech and MANUFAKTUR personalization program — now offering more than 150 exterior paints and 400 interior colors — to differentiate itself. 

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