Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2027 MERCEDES-BENZ S 680 GUARD 4MATIC (V223) - EU SPECIFICATION

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

The S 680 GUARD is powered by the M279 twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine displacing 5,980 cc, producing 450 kW (612 PS) and 830 Nm of torque. Drive is through the 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission to 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. Top speed is limited to 210 km/h to suit the armoured specification and the PAX run-flat tyre system, with 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Declared combined fuel consumption is 20.0 l/100 km and combined CO2 emissions are 453 g/km. Fuel tank capacity is 76 litres.

BALLISTIC PROTECTION

Protection is certified to VPAM BRV 2009 class VR10, the highest level offered on a series production Mercedes-Benz saloon. The protection is integrated on the production line rather than retrofitted, with the armouring forming part of the body structure. The specification includes metal underbody protection, a fire suppression system, an emergency fresh-air system for the occupants, a personal alarm system (PAS), rear window operation lockout, disabling of the central locking emergency release, and disabling of over-the-air software updates. Servo assistance is fitted to the front and rear doors to offset the mass of the armoured door structures. Two drivers are enrolled in the Mercedes-Benz GUARD driver training programme as part of the specification.

CHASSIS, WHEELS AND TYRES

AIRMATIC air suspension is fitted, with 19-inch light-alloy wheels in 5-twin-spoke design. The vehicle runs the PAX run-flat wheel and tyre system, allowing continued travel after tyre damage, and carries a spare wheel and on-board tool kit.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Overall length is 5,304 mm, width 1,954 mm and height 1,502 mm, on a 3,216 mm wheelbase. Kerb weight in armoured specification is approximately 4,180 kg with a gross vehicle weight of 4,840 kg. Boot capacity is 390 litres. The cabin is configured with four seats across four doors.

EXTERIOR

The car is finished in black. Exterior equipment includes DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps with adaptive highbeam assist plus, a radiator grille with an illuminated surround, light design with Mercedes-Benz lettering, heavily tinted rear glass, MAGIC VISION CONTROL wipers, automatic boot lid opening and closing, and servo-assisted closing on all doors.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

The cabin is trimmed in full leather with a Dinamica microfibre headlining in black and Manufaktur piano-lacquer black trim elements with integrated lines. The First-Class rear compartment provides two individual rear seats that are electrically adjustable with memory, climatised for both heating and ventilation, and equipped with the multicontour rear seat package with Massage Pro including calf massage and door and shoulder heating. The front seats are active multicontour items with Massage Pro. A chauffeur package with a front-passenger chauffeur position, folding rear tables, electric rear-door and rear-window sun blinds, and illuminated Mercedes-Benz door sill panels are fitted.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

The MBUX high-end multimedia system is specified with the MBUX Superscreen, an OLED central display and a 3D driver display, together with the MBUX rear entertainment system and rear remote control, MBUX augmented reality for navigation, a head-up display, and a Burmester 3D surround sound system with two wireless headphones. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, digital radio, a 5G communication module for digital services, wireless device charging front and rear, and a privacy mode for the front passenger display are included.

CLIMATE AND COMFORT

THERMOTRONIC four-zone automatic climate control is fitted front and rear, supplemented by the AIR-BALANCE package and ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL. An auxiliary parking heater, electrically heated steering wheel, heated windscreen, memory packages for front and rear seats, and rain and light sensors are specified.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

Driver assistance comprises DISTRONIC active distance assist, active steering and speed limit assist, blind spot assist, active brake assist, adaptive highbeam assist plus, exit warning, traffic sign recognition, attention assist, PARKTRONIC with a 360-degree camera, hill start assist, traction control and tyre pressure monitoring. Passive safety includes front, side, window and additional airbags, a centrally positioned airbag, rear side and rear seat airbags, a belt airbag, PRE-SAFE and PRE-SAFE Impulse Side, passive interior occupant detection, ISOFIX anchorages and the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system.

DELIVERY AND DOCUMENTATION

The vehicle is an unregistered factory-order car with an EU certificate of conformity to Euro 6 (without part 2). The selling dealer states expected availability from 30 March 2027. Owner's manual and service booklet are supplied in Bulgarian as ordered; other language sets can be requested.