Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2027 MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC — US SPECIFICATION

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

The S 580 4MATIC is powered by the M177 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, a DOHC 32-valve unit displacing 3,982 cc with the turbochargers mounted inside the vee. It produces 530 hp (395 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 723 Nm (533 lb-ft) of torque at 2,500 rpm on premium unleaded. A 48-volt EQ Boost integrated starter-generator supports the combustion engine, enabling regenerative braking and a seamless ECO start/stop function. Drive reaches all four wheels through the 9G-TRONIC nine-speed torque-converter automatic with steering-wheel shift paddles and the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system. EPA fuel economy is rated at 17 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined.

CHASSIS, STEERING AND BRAKES

AIRMATIC air suspension with continuously adaptive damping is fitted at both axles, combined with an actively controlled suspension system and front and rear stabiliser bars. Steering is speed-adaptive. Braking is by ventilated discs at all four corners, 371 mm in diameter at the front and 361 mm at the rear, with Brake Assist, hill start assist and a brake-actuated limited-slip differential. The car rides on 19-inch alloy wheels with P255/45HR19 run-flat tyres front and rear. Turning diameter is 11.9 metres.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Overall length is 5,304 mm, width 1,920 mm excluding mirrors, and height 1,504 mm, on a 3,216 mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is 2,275 kg. The boot holds 354 litres and the fuel tank 76 litres. Seating is for five, in a two-plus-three configuration with front bucket seats and a rear bench.

EXTERIOR

Finished in MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic with the AMG Line exterior package. Equipment includes a panoramic sliding sunroof, LED headlamps with automatic high beam, LED tail lamps, rain-sensing wipers, body-colour power-folding heated mirrors with memory and integrated turn signals, power-closing doors, and a motion-activated hands-free power trunk.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

The cabin is trimmed in Beech Brown Nappa leather with a black headliner, leather door trim, a leather steering wheel and Piano Black interior trim. Front seats are 14-way power-adjustable with power lumbar support, multi-level heating and ventilation, and four-position memory for both driver and passenger. The steering wheel is heated. Rear passengers get side sunshades, a centre armrest and a trunk pass-through.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

A 14.4-inch central touchscreen runs the MBUX infotainment system with built-in navigation, an in-car WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth hands-free telephony and audio streaming, satellite radio and HD Radio. Audio is by Burmester through 15 speakers. A head-up display, keyless ignition with proximity entry, remote keyless entry, remote engine start and a garage door opener are fitted.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

Standard driver assistance covers Active Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Brake Assist with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring with a blind spot camera, rear cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree around-view camera and front and rear parking sensors. Parallel and perpendicular automatic parking is included. Passive protection comprises front and rear side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags and knee airbags, alongside electronic stability control, traction control and a tyre pressure monitoring system with individual location and pressure readout.

PERFORMANCE

Manufacturer acceleration and top-speed figures for this model year were not stated on the source listing and have been omitted rather than estimated.