2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelifted Based On The Latest Spy Photos

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class renderings based on the latest spy photos. Is it better than the current one?
 

Is this the facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class before we are supposed to see it? Well, both yes and no, as this Schrodinger’s flagship sedan only exists in Fantasy Land, yet the renderings are realistic.
 
Kelsonik took a close look at the latest spy shots showing the 2026 Mercedes S-Class and decided to do something about it. Thus, he set out to remove the camouflage and apply other CGI trickery to the car, creating the digital illustrations in the photo gallery.
 
One of the car’s highlights is the fresh lighting signature that boasts a starry-like pattern in the main clusters. After all, it’s called the three-pointed star brand, so we’re surprised the company hadn’t come up with this design sooner. For what it’s worth, we hope all future Mercedes models benefit from this upgrade, as it is a cool and unique styling trait that was also replicated (to some extent) on the taillights of the facelifted S-Class.
 
Don’t go searching for official images of the outgoing Mercedes S-Class to spot the differences, as the pixel manipulator released these for a side-by-side comparison with the rendered one. Thus, besides the all-new headlights, the upcoming S-Class features a wider and taller grille. The side vents and central air intake in the front bumper are smaller, and the famous logo still decorates the car’s nose. The taillights have a similar shape yet boast new graphics and the rear bumper looks like an evolution of the current one.
 

The quoted rendering artist paid extra care to the wheels, which are larger than the stock ones and contribute to the model’s revised stance. The car features a white paint finish and retains the shiny chrome elements all around. However, certain exterior components have been blacked out for a sportier vibe. This is what the 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will look like, for the most part, as these renderings are realistic and quite spot-on.
 
We expect the automaker to give the facelifted S-Class some fresh features on the inside. However, don’t expect anything mind-blowing, as it is not a new-gen, but a mid-cycle refresh of a car that has been in the making since 2020, and the revised stuff is supposed to keep it on the appealing side of the segment for a few more years, which is when its successor should be due. Details surrounding the powertrain family remain unconfirmed, and logic tells us most engines will carry over, perhaps with minimal to no intervention.
 
Mercedes will probably unveil the facelifted S-Class sometime next year, so there’s plenty of time to learn more about it. The first copies will likely touch down in our market for the 2026 model year. So, do you like it more than the outgoing S-Class?