New Mercedes S-Class 2026 facelift PREMIERE with 2700 changed parts and heated seat belts!

This is our in-depth review of the 2026 Mercedes S-Class facelift. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.

00:00 2026 Mercedes S-Class
00:30 New front
01:55 Length, wheels, suspension
03:30 Engines
04:47 How the star is powered
05:11 Interior quality
07:58 New cockpit
13:37 Seat belt heating
14:50 Rear luxury seats
20:48 Trunk / boot
22:01 Price
22:18 Pros and Cons

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Data & facts:
Mercedes S-Class facelift update

More than 50 % new or updated parts (2.700), most extensive facelift ever
New illuminated standing star on top of the hood (not yet in Europe)
Larger front grill
Optional digital light Matrix LED 40 % stronger light performance, high beam up to 600 m

Length:
SWB (W223) 5,19 m 204“
LWB (V223) 5,30 m 209“
Maybach 5,48 m 216“

(18)19-21“ wheels
Air suspension or optional E-Active Body Control, both now with intelligent damping control in front of long speed bumps
Standard 4,5°, optional 10° rear-axle steering (reduces LWB turning circle by 2 m)

Optional AMG Line with AMG bumpers, wheels and steering wheel

MBUX superscreen with 12,3“ instruments, 14,4“ central display and 12,3“ passenger display
Updated software with AI assistant and navigation on googlemaps
Heated seat belt 44°C 111F in the front
New steering wheel with physical control
Rear new 13“ displays available
Optional chauffeur package with adjustable flat rear seat

Animal leather free interior „stormy grey“ available in fabric (linen) / leatherette (nappa look) mix together with leatherette steering wheel

Updated assistance systems
MB.Drive Assist Pro will offer point-to-point assisted travel

Engines more powerful and updated with electrification
R6 petrol and diesel
R6 petrol PHEV
V8 petrol

S350d AWD 3,0 l 6-cyl MHEV 5,5 s
S450d AWD 3,0 l 6-cyl MHEV 5,0 s
S450 AWD 3,0 l 6-cyl MHEV 5,0 s
S580e RWD/AWD 3,0 l 6-cyl PHEV 577 hp system output 5,1 / 4,9 s (21,6 kWh net)
S580 AWD 4,0 l 8-cyl MHEV 530 hp 4,4 s
MHEV plus 17 kW / 23 hp boost each
AMG V8 PHEV (10,4 kWh net)

Base price from 121.000 Euro

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