The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class represents the pinnacle of luxury sedans within the Mercedes-Benz lineup. It is the most exclusive and luxurious version of the S-Class, aimed at customers seeking greater privacy, comfort, and prestige. The Maybach name has long been associated with ultra-luxury automobiles before becoming part of the Mercedes-Benz world, and today it identifies the brand’s most opulent models. The current S-Class serves as the advanced technical foundation for the Maybach version, while the 2027 model receives a facelift rather than an entirely new generation, bringing noticeable updates to the design, technology, and cabin. The car belongs to the full-size ultra-luxury sedan segment, a relatively small class that includes models such as the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Bentley Flying Spur, but Maybach aims to offer a different blend of extreme luxury, everyday usability, and advanced technology.
Exterior Design
The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class retains the formal and luxurious character the model is known for, while the latest updates give it an even stronger presence. The front end features a new Maybach grille that is around 20% larger, along with redesigned headlights and an illuminated Mercedes star on the hood. The car tested was equipped with the Night Package, which replaces many chrome details with glossy black accents, giving it a bolder personality than the traditional Maybach look.
From the side, the black wheels stand out and are available in sizes ranging from 20 to 21 inches. The extended wheelbase plays a major role in giving the car its distinctive proportions and spacious interior, as the Maybach wheelbase is 18 cm longer than that of the long-wheelbase S-Class. At the rear, the taillights have been redesigned to match the latest Mercedes styling language, while a gloss-black trim strip, diffuser, and revised exhaust outlets complete the look.
Interior
The true character of the Maybach is most evident inside the cabin, where luxurious leather, high-quality materials, and advanced digital technology come together. The car features electrically operated doors with soft-close functionality, while the dashboard uses the Hyperscreen system with three displays measuring 12.3, 13.1, and 12.3 inches. The front passenger display uses privacy technology that prevents the driver from viewing its content while driving.
The updated MBUX system adds more advanced features, including built-in games, different ambient modes, and meeting applications such as Google Meet and Zoom. It also includes a dedicated camera and functions for recording and summarizing voice notes. The system is supported by advanced cooling hardware to ensure efficient operation of these technologies.
The rear seats are at the heart of the experience in a car designed primarily to transport passengers in maximum comfort. A Burmester sound system with 30 speakers is standard, while a more advanced 39-speaker system distributed throughout the cabin and roof is available as an option, along with active noise cancellation. Rear passengers can also control the seats, massage functions, curtains, and sunroof through a wireless control unit.
The cabin also includes heated and cooled cupholders, special Maybach glasses with magnetic holders, and a removable rear refrigerator. Among the notable safety features are airbags integrated into the rear seatbelts, while the front seatbelts feature a heating function.
Performance And Mechanical Specifications
The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class continues to rely on large engines that suit its status, most notably the V12 in the S680. This 6.0-liter twin-turbo engine produces 621 hp and 777 Nm of torque and is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 4.5 seconds.
The S580, meanwhile, uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 530 hp, also paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The S580e plug-in hybrid version is also available, offering improved efficiency and the ability to drive on electric power.
The car’s character is not defined by power alone. Its road behavior also relies heavily on the all-wheel steering system. At low speeds, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the front wheels to improve maneuverability, while at higher speeds they turn in the same direction to enhance stability. The car also benefits from augmented reality navigation and a head-up display.
The Maybach is further equipped with a wide range of driver-assistance technologies, including 14 cameras, 10 sensors, and two LiDAR systems to support Level 2 automated driving functions, as well as sensors designed to help protect the wheels from curb damage.
2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Price
The updated 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is expected to arrive in Middle Eastern and Gulf markets during the final quarter of 2026.
Global pricing for the 2027 Maybach S580 starts at around $226,000, equivalent to approximately SAR 845,200. The V12-powered Maybach S680 starts at around $303,000, or approximately SAR 1,133,400.
Official prices in regional markets will vary depending on the country, specifications, and optional equipment, and will be confirmed once the car arrives at local dealerships.
