Before the global launch on January 29, 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class gave an early look of the new S Class. A preview video was shared featuring Mercedes Benz Group CEO Ola Källenius.
According to Mercedes, more than 50 per cent of the cars parts, around 2,700 components, are improved or new. The most premium and important car of the Mercedes is still S Class, and the company is celebrating the 140 years of innovations. This shows updates made are big, not just small design changes.
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What Owners Really Thinks about 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class: Ground Report by Aman
Our blogger Aman went out on streets to track down the owners of S Class and get the real feedbacks and opinions, without any filters. So, this is what they had to say.
“My experience for daily commute on Bangalore streets has completely changes with the S Class” Rajat to our interviewer Aman. He told how the big 80 litre tank makes it best, as he needs to very few trips to the petrol pump. And he also talked about the comfort level of the seats, which gives a luxurious feels. “I so love the LED lighting, as it gives my car a different road presence”. “What do I say about the the touchscreen and music system inside, its crazy I tell you”. He said “I just love my S series and would recommend to buy it”
“Dream car it is” Vikrant said. He told the moment he drove it, it felt so good. “What I love about this car is how silent the engine stays even at a high speed”. “I would give it a 5 star rating in terms of safety”. “All the Luxurious car lover, buy it”.
Another Mercedes Benz S Class owner Vijay, who is an entrepreneur said “I own other luxurious car brands,I have Audi RS Q8, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Lexus ES Electric, but honestly this S class is wow, when it comes to speed, and the pricing fits in perfectly for not only high income class, but also for upper middle class”.
“This is my first ever luxurious car” said Ajay, who has recently been promoted as a Zonal Security Manager in a organisation located in Mumbai. “Earlier I had Skoda Slavia, I never thought I will ever be able to buy this car, but god is great you know, I have finally achieved something I never thought”. He compared his past cars comfort with his Mercedes Benz S Class and said nothing can match its comfort. “The car is giving me around 13 kmpl, which I feel is great according to a car of this segment”.
During the time of hunting the all new 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class owner, Aman’s path crossed with Ajay, who is an owner of 2022 S Class, S350. He said “Best car I have ever owned”, he also said no new model with latest upgrades and technology can match the older version. “Yes, one should be ready to deal with the routine maintenance that the car asks for”. “Otherwise, it is a great choice”.
“Everything is so good, that I am able to put it in words, the comfortable leather seats, the big screen, the audio sound, every feature is just too good” said Rahul. But yes, he also told Aman “it has mileage issue”, which he very causally dismissed and joked saying “might be because I drive it rash”. He rated the five on five.
We also came across an owner who was satisfied with mileage his car gives. He told the car is “Value for money, perfect in all sense“.
We also came across an owner who said features are nice, but he highlighted how this S Class costs more than its rivals. He said “You should explore several other best options available in the market, because I feel buying a luxurious segment car is a big time investment”.
What Do YouTube Automobile Vloggers Say About it?
One of the best automobile Youtube Chanel Autocar India, in it videos reviewed 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class, he reviewed “This is no ordinary facelift, because this is no ordinary car, it is what many regard to be the best car in the world“. he said the front still showcases its elegance.
During the review he said “MBUX is dead, say hello to MBOS“.In video he said, Mercedes new operating system which was first seen in the CLA EU has made to the S Class. It is an entirely new system, although something are similar too. He shared how impressed he with the quality of course phenomena used in steering. “The car is truly a big step up from the S Class that is to be loved” said the reviewer.
Another videos shared by Autocar India Chanel, reviewed about the S Class. In this video, the reviewer told a lot about the version. He mentioned “The real talking point of its updated S Class is the plug in hybrid, a first for Mercedes in India“. “That’s the variant Mercedes want to lead with for the launch edition and the 450 e in particular is meant to make statement as the brands new tech flagship in India“.
Another famous Youtube Chanel Technical Guruji, which is very well known amongst people because of its credibility being maintained over the year also shared a review for 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class, “When you go around this car, what you notice is a setup of multiple cameras, redars, and different sensors to ensure that safety and comfort, the driving assistance comes above all“. “So basically the car can see what you can’t see, because all around it has multiple set of sensors and camera“.
In his video, he said “50% of the components they are new or completely redesigned, basically there are 2700 components in the car“. He also mentioned “No matter, which seat you pick, you definitely gonna enjoy your ride in this generation S Class“. Reviewing the car he said, ” What an amazing car to drive, to be driven in, to just look at, to just enjoy, this is what the luxury is, this what Mercedes Benz defines its true luxury, the best from the Mercedes Benz“.
What Is New In The 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class
The new 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class gets a new upgrade from outside, it gets fresh new front design with a new grille and updates LED headlights and tail lights. Three pointed star design has been featured on the lights. The famous logo of Mercedes has returned and now lights up for the first time on the bonnet. The car looks stronger and a lot more premium on roads due to its new bumpers, fresh alloy wheels, and more upright designs.
| Specification | What all you need to know |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 3.0 litre M256 Evo inline 6 turbo petrol |
| Displacement | 2999 cc |
| Max Power | 429.12 bhp |
| Max Torque | 680 Nm (it is an pulling strength of an engine, Having more torque means the car picks up speed quickly) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 (Valves are the 4 small doors in each cylinder in the engine, in which 2 allow air and fuel in and the other 2 allows the burnt gases out) |
| Speaker | 31 Speaker |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed |
| Drive Type | RWD (it stands for Rear Wheel Drive) |
| Mild Hybrid | 48V (please confirm) |
| Range | 115 km/charge |
| Kerb Weight | 2465 Kg (it is how much the car weighs when it is empty, which means no people or any item inside the car) |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI 2.0 |
Level 4 autonomous driving is also supported in the new S Class. According to Mercedes the testing has already been started on public roads. More personalisation options will be available for buyers rough the Manufaktur Made to Measure programme.
Automobile Expert Final Verdict
After him interviewing this range of owners, in which the daily commuters, along with the loyal buyers, the sentiment are very clear, people feel S Class is best in terms of comfort, road presence, technology, features, looks, and power. The 2026 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class is unmatchable. What was common in between all these reviews was the comfort and power. And the concerns were mileage, which our automobile reviewer feels is fine for this segment.
FAQs
1. What do the owners of 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class owner like about the version?
The comfortable leather seats, rear seat spacing, touchscreen infotainment system and spacious cabin is liked the most by the owners.
2. Is the all new 2026 Mercedes Benz S Class suitable for daily driving?
Yes, its smooth performance and comfort makes it perfect for daily commutes. However its large dimension can lead to parking issues.
