2027 Mercedes Benz Lineup Gets Smaller as EQE, AMG S63 and Maybach EQS SUV Leave
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Mercedes Benz is making some noticeable changes to its lineup for the 2027 model year. The company is dropping several models and trim levels as it changes direction with its electric and performance cars.
The Mercedes Benz EQE sedan and Mercedes AMG EQE sedan will not return for 2027. The Mercedes AMG S63 E Performance is also leaving the lineup, along with the Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV. Mercedes has confirmed the changes.
At the same time, the future of the Mercedes AMG C43 and C63 sedans remains unclear. Mercedes has already revealed the updated 2027 C Class, but the AMG versions were not part of that announcement.
Mercedes Benz EQE Sedan Is Gone for 2027
The biggest change is the disappearance of the EQE sedan.
Mercedes introduced the EQE as the electric counterpart to the E Class, but the model will not continue into the 2027 model year. Both Mercedes Benz and Mercedes AMG versions are being dropped.
The decision fits with Mercedes Benz changing its approach to electric cars.
The company originally created the EQ range with a design language that made the electric models look noticeably different from their combustion engine counterparts. That strategy produced cars such as the EQE and EQS.
Mercedes is now moving in another direction.
The newer electric CLA and GLC use familiar Mercedes Benz names and more conventional designs instead of creating completely separate looking electric models. This shift suggests that the company wants its electric cars to look more closely related to its existing lineup.
Mercedes AMG S63 E Performance Is Also Leaving
The Mercedes AMG S63 E Performance will also disappear from the 2027 lineup.
The S63 currently combines a V8 engine with plug in hybrid technology and sits at the performance end of the S Class range.
Mercedes has not announced a direct replacement for the 2027 model year.
However, the S63 name may not be gone permanently. Car and Driver expects the S63 to return in the future and suggests that Mercedes could move away from the current plug in hybrid setup in favour of a V8 powered version. That remains speculation rather than a confirmed Mercedes Benz product plan.
For now, Mercedes continues to offer other S Class versions for 2027, including the S500, S580 and S580e. Mercedes Benz has also confirmed the updated S Class for the 2027 model year.
Maybach EQS 680 SUV Is Being Dropped
The Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV is another casualty of the lineup changes.
The Maybach EQS 680 was introduced as the first fully electric series production model from Mercedes Maybach. It combined the EQS SUV platform with the luxury and customization expected from the Maybach brand.
Mercedes will no longer offer the Maybach EQS 680 SUV for 2027.
That does not mean Maybach is moving away from SUVs.
The 2027 Mercedes Maybach GLS 680 is still part of the company’s plans. Mercedes has announced an updated GLS 680 with a more powerful V8 engine, revised styling, updated interior features and the company’s latest digital technology. The model is scheduled to reach U.S. dealerships later in 2026.
So, Maybach is not leaving the SUV business. It is simply taking a different route.
What Is Happening With the Mercedes AMG C43 and C63?
The C Class situation is a little more interesting.
Mercedes has already revealed the refreshed C Class for the 2027 model year. The updated sedan gets revised styling, new technology, MB.OS and an electrified combustion engine. Mercedes says the new C Class will arrive at U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2027.
But Mercedes did not show the AMG C43 or AMG C63 alongside the updated C Class.
That leaves their future uncertain.
The absence does not automatically mean that both AMG models are cancelled. Mercedes could reveal them at a later date, but as of the latest information, the company has not confirmed their 2027 return.
For buyers looking at the next generation of AMG C Class models, this is one of the areas worth watching.
Mercedes Benz Is Changing Its EV Strategy
The changes to the EQE and Maybach EQS 680 are part of a larger shift in Mercedes Benz’s electric vehicle strategy.
The company is no longer relying as heavily on separate EQ models with completely different styling. Instead, it is putting electric technology into familiar vehicle families.
The new electric CLA is one example. Mercedes is also developing an electric version of the GLC using a more familiar SUV design.
The company is still investing heavily in electric vehicles. In fact, the 2027 EQS remains in the lineup and has received major technical updates. Mercedes says the new EQS gets an 800 volt electrical architecture, new electric drive units, a larger battery and optional steer by wire technology.
So the EQ name itself is not disappearing overnight. The bigger change is how Mercedes wants its electric cars to fit into the wider lineup.
2027 Mercedes Benz Models Leaving the Lineup
| Model | 2027 status | What we know |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz EQE Sedan | Dropped | Will not return for 2027 |
| Mercedes AMG EQE Sedan | Dropped | AMG version also ends |
| Mercedes AMG S63 E Performance | Dropped | Future replacement has not been confirmed |
| Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV | Dropped | Maybach continues with other luxury models |
| Mercedes AMG C43 Sedan | Unclear | Not shown with the refreshed C Class |
| Mercedes AMG C63 Sedan | Unclear | Not shown with the refreshed C Class |
The confirmed changes come alongside continued investment in other Mercedes Benz models, including the refreshed C Class, updated S Class, new EQS and Maybach GLS 680.
What This Means for Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz is clearly trying to simplify its product strategy.
The EQE sedan is going away, the Maybach EQS 680 SUV is being dropped and the AMG S63 is leaving the 2027 lineup. At the same time, Mercedes is introducing electric versions of familiar nameplates and updating established models such as the C Class and S Class.
The interesting part is that Mercedes is not simply cutting electric vehicles.
Instead, the company appears to be changing how it sells them.
Electric technology is increasingly being placed inside familiar Mercedes Benz models rather than being separated into an entirely different looking EQ family.
For now, the biggest unanswered questions are the future of the AMG C43 and C63 and what Mercedes eventually does with the S63 name.
One thing is clear: the 2027 Mercedes Benz lineup will look different, and there are fewer EQ models than before.
Sources & References
Main sources for the article
- Car and Driver
Mercedes Puts the 2027 Lineup on a Diet, Drops Several Models
Covers the EQE sedan, AMG S63 E Performance and Maybach EQS 680 discontinuations, plus the uncertainty around the AMG C43 and C63. This is the main independent source for the story. - Mercedes Benz USA
Mercedes Benz USA Future Vehicles
Official US source showing Mercedes’ upcoming 2027 models and current product direction. - Mercedes Benz USA: 2027 C Class
2027 Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan
Official information on the redesigned 2027 C Class, including its technology and US arrival timing. - Mercedes Benz USA Media Newsroom: C Class
New Mercedes Benz C Class announcement
Official press release covering the 2027 C Class update and its US market launch. - Mercedes Benz USA: 2027 EQS Sedan
2027 Mercedes Benz EQS Sedan
Useful for confirming that the EQS remains part of Mercedes’ 2027 electric lineup and for EV technology details. - Mercedes Benz USA: 2027 Maybach GLS 680
2027 Mercedes Maybach GLS 680
Official US source confirming the upcoming 2027 Maybach GLS 680 and its V8 powertrain. - Mercedes Benz USA Media Newsroom: Maybach GLS 680
New Mercedes Maybach GLS 680 announcement
Official press release with details on the 2027 Maybach GLS 680 and its US launch.
Canada sources
- Mercedes Benz Canada: Future Vehicles
Mercedes Benz Canada Future Vehicles
Useful for Canada specific 2027 model information and upcoming vehicles. - Mercedes Benz Canada: 2027 Maybach GLS 680
2027 Mercedes Maybach GLS 680 Canada
Official Canadian information on the 2027 Maybach GLS 680 and its Canadian arrival. - Mercedes Benz Canada: 2027 S Class
2027 Mercedes Benz S Class Canada
Official Canadian source for the updated 2027 S Class.
Australia sources
- Mercedes Benz Australia
Mercedes Benz Australia official website
Official Australian source for Mercedes models, electric vehicles and local market information. - Mercedes Maybach Australia
Mercedes Maybach Australia
Useful for Maybach models available or promoted in the Australian market. - Mercedes Benz Australia: Model Overview
Mercedes Benz Australia model range
Official Australian model overview covering the C Class, EQS, E Class, S Class and other models.
One additional independent source
- InsideEVs
Mercedes Benz EQE discontinued for 2027
Independent EV focused coverage of the EQE discontinuation and related Mercedes lineup changes.
2027 Mercedes Benz Lineup FAQ
Which Mercedes Benz models are leaving the lineup for 2027?
Mercedes Benz is dropping the EQE sedan and Mercedes AMG EQE sedan for 2027. The Mercedes AMG S63 E Performance and Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV are also leaving the lineup.
Is the Mercedes Benz EQE sedan discontinued for 2027?
Yes. The Mercedes Benz EQE sedan will not return for the 2027 model year. The Mercedes AMG version of the EQE sedan is also being dropped.
Why is Mercedes Benz dropping the EQE sedan?
The change comes as Mercedes Benz adjusts its electric vehicle strategy. The company is moving toward electric cars that use familiar Mercedes Benz model names and more conventional designs rather than creating completely separate looking EQ models.
Is the Mercedes AMG S63 being discontinued for 2027?
The Mercedes AMG S63 E Performance will not be part of the 2027 lineup. Mercedes has not announced a direct replacement for the 2027 model year. The future of the S63 name remains open, but any possible replacement has not been confirmed by Mercedes Benz.
Will the Mercedes AMG S63 return in the future?
A future S63 has not been officially confirmed by Mercedes Benz. Car and Driver expects the name could return and has discussed the possibility of a future version using V8 power instead of the current plug in hybrid setup. That remains speculation rather than an official product plan.
Is the Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV discontinued?
Yes. The Mercedes Maybach EQS 680 SUV will not continue into the 2027 model year. The model was Mercedes Maybach's first fully electric series production vehicle and combined the EQS SUV platform with Maybach luxury features.
Is Mercedes Maybach still making luxury SUVs?
Yes. The end of the Maybach EQS 680 does not mean Mercedes Maybach is leaving the luxury SUV market. The 2027 Mercedes Maybach GLS 680 remains part of the company's plans and uses a V8 powertrain.
What is happening to the Mercedes AMG C43 and C63?
The future of the Mercedes AMG C43 and C63 sedans is still unclear. Mercedes has revealed the refreshed 2027 C Class, but the AMG C43 and C63 were not shown with the updated model. Mercedes has not confirmed their 2027 return.
Is Mercedes Benz changing its electric vehicle strategy?
Mercedes Benz is changing how it presents its electric vehicles. Instead of relying only on separate EQ models with distinctive styling, the company is introducing electric versions that use familiar model names and designs. The electric CLA and upcoming electric GLC are examples of this approach.
Is the Mercedes Benz EQS still available for 2027?
Yes. The 2027 Mercedes Benz EQS remains in the lineup. Mercedes has also announced technical updates including an 800 volt electrical architecture, new electric drive units, a larger battery and optional steer by wire technology.
