Mercedes-Benz is taking a sharper knife to its 2027 model range, and the changes reach well into the brand’s electric, performance and ultra-luxury portfolios.
The EQE sedan is the headline departure, ending its run as Mercedes’ electric alternative to the E-Class. It won’t return in standard Mercedes-Benz form or as an AMG model.
At a glance
- Mercedes-Benz is removing the EQE sedan from its 2027 lineup in both regular and AMG form.
- The AMG S63 E Performance and Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV are also being dropped.
- The cuts point to a leaner high-end range as Mercedes reshapes its electric and flagship offerings.
The EQE sedan reaches the end of the road
The EQE sedan arrived as a smaller companion to the EQS and a battery-electric counterpart to the conventional E-Class, but that positioning clearly hasn’t secured it a long-term place in the showroom.
For 2027, Mercedes-Benz will no longer offer the EQE sedan, and the AMG version disappears with it.
That matters because the EQE sat in a difficult part of the market, trying to balance executive-sedan familiarity with the distinct design language and packaging of Mercedes’ EQ electric family.
Its removal leaves the E-Class to carry the traditional executive-sedan role, while Mercedes’ electric strategy continues to evolve around fewer nameplates and more focused demand.
AMG loses the plug-in hybrid S-Class flagship
The AMG S63 E Performance is also leaving the lineup, removing one of the most technically ambitious versions of the S-Class from the 2027 range.
The model paired a twin-turbocharged V8 with plug-in hybrid assistance, giving the flagship sedan a blend of old-school AMG muscle and electrified output.
Its departure is notable because the S63 E Performance represented a very specific idea of modern AMG luxury, where limousine comfort met extreme performance engineering.
For buyers who wanted the most forceful S-Class short of the Maybach universe, it was the obvious statement car.
Maybach’s electric SUV flagship steps away
At the top end, Mercedes is also dropping the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV for 2027.
That move reduces the brand’s electric ultra-luxury offering and removes one of the most distinctive Maybach models from the catalogue.
The Maybach EQS 680 SUV occupied a narrow but important space, combining the quietness of an electric drivetrain with the rear-seat focus and visual richness expected from Mercedes-Maybach.
Its exit suggests Mercedes is being more selective about where it places Maybach badging within the electric portfolio.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model year affected | 2027 |
| Discontinued electric sedan | Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan |
| AMG electric sedan affected | AMG version of the EQE sedan |
| Discontinued AMG flagship | Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance |
| S63 E Performance powertrain | Twin-turbocharged V8 with plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Discontinued Maybach model | Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV |
| EQE market position | Electric alternative to the conventional E-Class |
A leaner high-end Mercedes range
These cuts don’t signal a retreat from luxury or electrification, but they do show Mercedes-Benz becoming more disciplined about overlap.
The EQE sedan, AMG S63 E Performance and Maybach EQS 680 SUV each served a different corner of the premium market, yet all three also lived in segments where demand, pricing and positioning have become increasingly complex.
For enthusiasts and luxury buyers, the 2027 changes make the remaining Mercedes range easier to read, even if it means fewer niche flagship choices.
Mercedes is still a broad brand, but this round of pruning shows that even Stuttgart’s upper tiers aren’t immune to a more focused product strategy.
