The refreshed Mercedes S‑Class 2026 lands in Poland with Dolby Atmos, Float suspension and the new MB.OS. A look at S 350 d, S 500 4Matic and S 580 e prices plus key specifications.
Before we get to the point, picture this: Mr. Källenius sits with his back to the cameras – because, of course, "always elegantly from the rear" – and marvels at the Dolby Atmos sound as if it were a concert at the Berlin Philharmonic. And I think: "That's great, but what about Polish prices?" There's no room for foreign fantasies here.
Let's start with specifics, because in the automotive world without a plate and an invoice, emotions rule, not facts. According to Motomaniacy.tv, the cheapest S‑Class, the S 350 d (286 KM), starts at 434,200 PLN, while the S 500 4Matic (petrol, 435 KM + EQ Boost) starts at 532,500 PLN. The surcharge for the long‑wheelbase version is a mere 20,000 PLN.
If you're looking for a plug‑in hybrid, the S 580 e started in Poland at 557,500 PLN. Fair warning – this is only the beginning of this crazy luxury symphony.
The S 350 d is a classic – a 6‑cylinder inline, 286 KM, diesel; it doesn't surprise, but it gets the job done. The S 500 4Matic, with its petrol R6 and 48 V mild hybrid (EQ Boost), delivers 472–472 KM depending on the source, with a 0–100 km/h time in the 4.7–4.9 s range.
The plug‑in hybrid S 580 e is a different league – 510 KM, around 100 km of electric range (WLTP), 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s.
Mercedes says this is the most radical S‑Class refresh in the brand's 140‑year history. More than 2,700 parts have been redesigned – that's over half the car. You get a new face, an LED star logo and the ability to compose almost any body and interior colour. It's like having the Painter of the Year's palette in your garage.
If someone buys this limousine, either they've long since flown off emotionally, or they want a car that says: "I'm the best, you can only dream".
The Dolby Atmos sound system ("a concert hall" according to Källenius) has been polished. What's more, the Airmatic suspension has been upgraded with Float, which shares road‑pothole information via the cloud. It's like Spotify for the suspension – other S‑Class cars nearby see you driving over bumps and adjust accordingly.
And then there's the new MB.OS operating system – Mercedes started from scratch. As if Google were working on Android for limousines. This S‑Class will be the first to launch with it.
There's no point comparing it to an Octavia. Here we have the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS – cars that start at similar prices and end up far higher, like fans after the championship final: they still pop in for pierogi and wine. Yet none of these limousines offers Float‑based pothole sharing or records your choir in Dolby Atmos from the rear seat.
Expert verdict: Bombshell conclusion
So here it is: the new, refreshed S‑Class is a technical powerhouse in a world that increasingly fires OLED salvos. If someone buys this limousine, either they've long since flown off emotionally, or they want a car that says: "I'm the best, you can only dream". In Poland, prices start at 434,200 PLN for the diesel, 532,500 PLN for the petrol 500 4Matic and 557,500 PLN for the plug‑in hybrid. You get 2,700 new parts, the Float pothole network, Dolby Atmos for your back and a new operating system in the package.
Bombshell: if you thought a refresh was just new paint and a different steering wheel – you're wrong. This isn't a refresh, it's a revolution dressed in an S‑Class suit. And in Poland? Miss it at your own risk.
The new S‑Class offers 2,700 redesigned parts, a Dolby Atmos sound system, Airmatic suspension with Float and the new MB.OS operating system, making it one of the most technologically advanced cars on the market.
Prices start at 434,200 PLN for the S 350 d, 532,500 PLN for the S 500 4Matic and 557,500 PLN for the S 580 e hybrid.
The S‑Class stands out with advanced technologies such as the Float system for sharing road‑pothole information and Dolby Atmos, which aren't available in other limousines of this class.
| Model | Price (PLN) | Power (KM) | 0-100 km/h (s) | Electric Range (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes S 350 d | 434,200 | 286 | 6.4 | – |
| Mercedes S 500 4Matic | 532,500 | 435 | 4.7 | – |
| Mercedes S 580 e | 557,500 | 510 | 4.9 | 100 |
| Toyota bZ4X | ~200,000 | 204 | 7.7 | 450 |
| VW ID.4 | ~220,000 | 204 | 8.5 | 520 |
| Tesla Model Y | ~250,000 | 450 | 3.7 | 505 |
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