Mercedes wasn’t kidding round when it mentioned 2026 would convey the “greatest product and tech launch program within the firm’s historical past.” It’s solely the center of the yr, however we’ve already seen a myriad of latest or up to date merchandise, with extra on the way in which within the coming months.
The core model, together with the AMG and Maybach subsidiaries, is working onerous to reverse the 2025 gross sales droop. Demand dropped a whopping 9 p.c final yr, to simply 1,800,800 autos. Not solely is Mercedes renewing fashions, but it surely’s additionally extending the life cycle of lots of its core merchandise, just like the A-Class.
There’s nonetheless extra to return because the yr goes on, however this is every little thing we all know Mercedes has deliberate for 2026.
Mercedes S-Class: The Flagship
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Mercedes had a robust begin to the yr by rolling out the S-Class facelift. Stuttgart’s up to date flagship introduced the inevitable three-pointed star motif to the headlights and taillights. Inside, the dashboard continues to characteristic a cornucopia of screens, however they’re now organized in another way to echo the totally electrical EQS. Oh, and now you can order the full-size luxurious sedan without any leather. As an alternative, the seats are upholstered in a mixture of leatherette and textile.
Below the hood, there’s a brand new flat-plane-crank V8 for the S580, which produces 530 horsepower. Upgrading to the already revealed Maybach model unlocks the choice of the mighty V12, however not everywhere. Mercedes solely provides the twin-turbo 6.0-liter powerhouse in North America, China, and the Center East. Why not Europe? Ever-stricter emissions rules have kicked the venerable twelve-cylinder mill out of the continent.
There’s additionally a 3rd, lesser-known taste of the S-Class that obtained an replace this yr: the Guard. Mercedes’ armored luxurious cocoon inherits the identical styling, {hardware}, and tech tweaks because the common automobile, which is claimed to be greater than 50 p.c new because of over 2,700 elements not shared with the pre-facelifted mannequin. The most important distinction is the VR10 ballistic safety, together with different Guard-specific adjustments such because the emergency fresh-air system and Michelin PAX run-flat tires.
Mercedes C-Class EQ: The Luxurious Sedan Goes Electrical
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An electric C-Class has been a very long time coming, and now it’s lastly right here. Though it shares the identify with the long-running combustion-engine automobile, that’s the place the similarities finish. It seems to be considerably totally different with its retro-inspired grille, and on the similar time, it isn’t as bulbous as previous EQ fashions like the larger EQE and EQS.
The inside is a display fest with a 39.1-inch steady show within the dearer variations. As a result of it rides on a devoted EV platform, it has a entrance trunk and an extended wheelbase than the gas-fueled C-Class. The longer wheelbase frees up extra inside area, making it a greater companion throughout longer journeys.
On the coronary heart of the C-Class Electrical is a 94.5-kilowatt-hour battery good for 473 miles (762 kilometers) on a single cost within the WLTP cycle. Homeowners can juice up the battery at as much as 330 kW, by which case it takes solely 10 minutes so as to add 202 miles (325 kilometers) of vary. As for energy, the C400 4Matic launch mannequin produces 482 horsepower and 590 pound-feet (800 Newton-meters) of torque.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: Completely Electrical
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Sticking with sedans, though it’s technically a five-door liftback, the 2027 AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is Affalterbach’s first EV constructed on a devoted platform. It seems to be virtually as wild because the GT XX idea earlier than it and tries to emulate the V8 expertise with synthetic engine sounds and even simulated gear adjustments. That also doesn’t make it a direct successor to the primary era, however Mercedes hopes it’ll persuade clients to make the change. Will it work? Let’s say we’re skeptical.
On paper, the brand new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is wonderful. The range-topping GT63, with its three axial-flux motors, delivers an insane 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb-ft (2,000 Nm) of torque, sprinting to 60 mph (96 km/h) in two seconds flat. It makes use of a 106-kWh battery with as much as 435 miles (700 kilometers) of WLTP vary and costs at as much as 600 kW, including 286 miles (460 kilometers) of vary in simply 10 minutes.
The inside is a typical Mercedes affair, with triple screens separated by overly thick bezels. Bodily controls are stored to a minimal, however at the least the second-generation mannequin has rotary knobs between the seats to rapidly regulate sure settings with out fumbling by way of submenus. The putting electrical liftback seats two individuals within the again, though patrons can go for a three-seat bench.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S / GLS 63: Now With A New V8
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Sticking with AMGs, however this time with a combustion engine, the largest Mercedes SUVs have acquired a twin-turbo V8 with 603 hp and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm). It’s a flat-plane-crank V8 with a 4.0-liter displacement and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to cut back gasoline consumption and slash emissions. Each the GLE 63 S and the GLS 63 come normal with air suspension and an electronically managed rear locking differential.
The luxo-barges additionally share AMG Energetic Experience Management, which scans the highway forward as much as 1,000 occasions per second to cut back physique roll. The GLE is the faster of the 2, hitting 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, whereas its greater brother takes 3.9 seconds. Due to an digital top-speed limiter, neither will go any sooner than 174 mph (280 km/h).
Styling-wise, the duo predictably leans onerous into the three-pointed star theme that’s step by step spreading throughout the lineup. The inside can also be acquainted in the event you’ve seen the newest Mercedes fashions, with their upright dashboards dominated by screens. For patrons with deeper pockets, the corporate’s Manufaktur program provides expensive upgrades corresponding to Yacht Blue and Tartufo Brown leather-based.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 53: Six Cylinders Are Again
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Following the backlash surrounding its immensely difficult four-cylinder plug-in hybrid setup, AMG is reverting to bigger engines. The GLC 43 and GLC 63 are making means for the new GLC 53 with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine. It makes 443 hp and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm), or 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) for 10 seconds when the overboost perform is lively. Mercedes says the AMG-flavored GLC hits 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and tops out at 167 mph (270 km/h).
The GLC 53 may also be had as a “coupe,” and each variations characteristic a drift mode, a primary for a Mercedes crossover. It additionally comes normal with rear-wheel steering to cut back the turning circle at low speeds and enhance stability at greater speeds. The inline-six sends energy to all 4 wheels by way of a nine-speed torque-converter automated transmission, and patrons also can go for an electronically limited-slip differential.
Mercedes marks the return of six cylinders within the GLC by giving the AMG 53 fashions a brand new exhaust system with “particular resonators” for a beefier soundtrack. Whether or not the 63 model will return is unclear, so in the interim, this would be the range-topping model.
Mercedes VLE: The Electrical Luxurious Van
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One of many extra attention-grabbing newcomers from Mercedes is the VLE, an try to mix the poshness of a luxurious sedan with the practicality of a minivan. The so-called “Grand Limousine” is a $130,000 EV constructed on a devoted platform, with a beneficiant listing of normal tools and acres of legroom inside. As we just lately found throughout a test drive, the supplies are of top of the range, and there is little of the dreaded plasticky really feel that plagues some fashions.
The VLE 400 has loads of punch from its dual-motor setup, producing 415 hp and 490 lb-ft (665 Nm) of torque whereas drawing energy from an 115-kWh battery. It provides as much as 435 miles (700 kilometers) of vary on a single cost and desires solely quarter-hour of charging so as to add 355 km (221 miles) of vary.
Being a van, it has an impressively versatile inside with three-row seating for as much as eight individuals. It comes with detachable seats and goals to ship a luxurious trip because of its air suspension. Mercedes goes so far as to say the VLE “handles like a compact automobile and rides like a real premium limousine.” For individuals who want much more area inside, an excellent greater model will arrive in 2027, stretching to 215.9 inches (5,484 mm) lengthy, or about so long as a Maybach S-Class. Talking of which, the VLE will obtain the Maybach therapy because the much more luxurious VLS.
Mercedes C-Class: Mid-Cycle Facelift Inching Nearer
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The electrical C-Class we talked about earlier is prone to be joined by a mid-cycle replace for the conventionally powered C-Class. It’s been a very long time coming, provided that this era has already been round for 5 years. In and out, the styling is prone to comply with the electrical mannequin, since Mercedes has pledged to align the design of its ICE and EV offerings for a extra cohesive portfolio.
Because the GLC 53 is already out and about with six cylinders, a C53 is all however confirmed. The AMG model ought to are available each sedan and wagon physique types. As a lot as we would like a brand new C63 with a V8 engine, we wouldn’t hold our breath. Mercedes is probably going reserving the bigger engine for dearer fashions in greater segments. Nonetheless, the inline-six with out a plug ought to lure in clients who did not wish to take care of the complexity and weight of the previous C63.
With Euro 7 looming, Mercedes is prone to clear up the C-Class’s combustion engines additional whereas conserving the diesel alive for just a few extra years. The up to date luxurious sedan should duke it out with the next-generation BMW 3 Collection, which just lately debuted because the fully electric i3 aimed squarely on the C-Class Electrical.
Mercedes GLA: The Entry-Stage Crossover
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From a quantity perspective, the next-generation GLA may be an important mannequin Mercedes is launching in 2026. Mercedes will possible unveil it within the coming months, and we’d even see it in October on the Paris Motor Present. Echoing the newest compact fashions, the brand new crossover will share the identical design, no matter whether or not combustion engines or electrical motors energy it.
The technical specs are prone to mirror these of different Mercedes fashions on this section, specifically the CLA/CLA Shooting Brake, in addition to the GLB. Count on single- and dual-motor electrical derivatives with 58-kWh and 85-kWh batteries, provided alongside a mild-hybrid 1.5-liter combustion engine in a number of tune ranges. The electrical GLA will supply a selection between rear- and all-wheel drive, whereas the gas-fueled mannequin will probably be accessible in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations.
Gross sales of the brand new GLA ought to kick off both by the top of the yr or in early 2027, with Europe anticipated to prepared the ground earlier than Mercedes brings its smallest crossover to North America.
Mercedes CLE: V8 Is Taking place!
2027 Mercedes CLE Mythos camouflaged prototype (teaser)
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Following a prolonged teaser marketing campaign, a V8-powered CLE is coming quickly. Mercedes hasn’t mentioned when the wraps are coming off, however we possible will not have to attend for much longer. There may be two variations: a hardcore, limited-run mannequin that can be part of the Mythos sequence and a regular-production CLE 63. Within the Mythos mannequin, the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 is believed to supply 646 hp, in line with sellers who noticed the automobile behind closed doorways just a few months in the past.
The Mythos-spec CLE is reportedly set for a manufacturing run of simply 30 items, and official teaser pictures reveal it’ll characteristic a way more aggressive physique than the usual automobile. The photographs launched thus far have depicted two totally different automobiles, with one wanting far meaner than the opposite. That may clarify the rumors of separate Mythos and 63 variations.
Whether or not we’ll see each later this yr is unclear, however make no mistake, the CLE is about to get a V8.
New Mercedes Fashions: What Else?
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Mercedes has been teasing the return of the G-Class Cabriolet and a smaller G, but it surely’s unclear whether or not both will break cowl this yr. The droptop mannequin is believed to get the AMG G63 therapy with a brawny V8, whereas the “Little G” will probably be provided with each combustion engines and electrical drivetrains.
The corporate had initially deliberate to promote the smaller G as a purely electrical mannequin, however American sellers pushed again, and Mercedes caved. Even with out these two additions to the lineup, the G-Class is doing higher than ever. Gross sales rose 23 p.c to 49,700 items in 2025, marking a report yr for the venerable off-roader.
Earlier than the yr attracts to an in depth, we’d additionally see the AMG S63 facelift to spherical out the S-Class lineup. Though we have already had an early look, we would not maintain our breath for the brand new AMG GT Black Series, because it’s unlikely to reach earlier than 2027.
