The extensively revised Mercedes-Benz S-Class is now open for orders in Australia with a local debut planned for November 2026. The flagship sedan arrives with refreshed six- and eight-cylinder engines plus a more assertive exterior look.

Mercedes-Benz has also announced that the updated Mercedes-Maybach S-Class will reach Australian showrooms in the first half of 2027, although pricing details remain pending.

Introduced in January 2026, the brand describes the revised S-Class as its most thorough mid-cycle refresh ever. More than half of the large luxury sedan, roughly 2700 parts, has been newly engineered or refined to better rival models such as the BMW 7 Series.

Pricing starts at $264,200 before on-road costs for the entry-level S450 and climbs to $353,900 plus on-roads for the V8-powered S580L.

The S450 is motivated by a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol engine that has received extensive updates, including improved fuel injection and a higher compression ratio.

Power stays at 280kW while torque rises from 500Nm to 560Nm, with an overboost function pushing output to 600Nm. The claimed 0-100km/h sprint improves to 4.9 seconds, a gain of 0.1 seconds.

The S580L employs Mercedes-Benz's latest M177 Evo twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, now fitted with a flat-plane crankshaft and other upgrades such as a revised injection system.

Its 0-100km/h time drops from 4.4 seconds to 4.0 seconds, with outputs increasing from 370kW and 700Nm to 395kW and 750Nm.

Both variants retain a 48V mild-hybrid setup, nine-speed automatic gearbox, all-wheel drive, rear-axle steering and adaptive air suspension.

E-Active Body Control remains optional and can now utilise Car-to-X data from nearby vehicles to preview road conditions and adjust the suspension in advance.

Exterior changes feature a larger grille with illuminated border, fresh Digital Light LED headlights incorporating star-shaped details, and updated tail-light designs.

The new Digital Light units deliver a high-resolution illumination area about 40 per cent larger than before, with high-beam reach extending to 600 metres.

All Australian S-Class models now come standard with the AMG Line exterior package, featuring high-gloss black and chrome accents. The sedan also sits on new 20-inch AMG alloy wheels finished in high-sheen Himalaya grey.

Interior updates include revised digital vent controls and optional heated front seatbelts.

Standard kit encompasses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, Burmester 3D audio system, semi-autonomous parking assistance and multiple safety aids such as active steering assist, active lane-change assist and a surround-view camera.

The optional Comfort Plus package for the S450 is priced at $13,900 and includes augmented-reality head-up display, 3D Driver Display, four-zone climate control with digital vent operation, heated steering wheel, heated front seatbelts, heated front and rear armrests, heated rear seats plus rear MBUX remote control and wireless charging.

The Comfort Complete Package costs $14,100 on the S450 and $16,100 on the S580L, adding massaging multicontour rear seats, MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment with dual 13.1-inch screens and wireless headphones, Executive Rear Seat and calf massaging on the S580L, easy-adjust head restraints and adaptive rear lighting.

The Business Class Package, available only on the S580L for $11,900, brings individual rear seats with full-length centre console, temperature-controlled cupholders and folding rear tables.

Standalone options for both models include E-Active Body Control at $17,100 and a Burmester 4D sound system at $14,100. The S580L can also receive Manufaktur Exclusive exterior finishes for $24,300 and Manufaktur Exclusive upholstery for $27,600.

A no-cost Exterior Elegance Package with classic styling and 20-inch forged alloy wheels is also offered.

Pricing

Model	Price before on-road costs
2027 Mercedes-Benz S450	$264,200
2027 Mercedes-Benz S580L	$353,900