Looks can be deceiving because this is no ordinary facelift for the S-Class. Compared to the pre-facelift S-Class, the grille is now 20% larger, giving the range-topper an even more imposing stance. Mercedes offers more than 150 paint colors, although none of those featured in the official images are particularly striking. We’re hearing the BMW 7 Series facelift will also cram a third screen into the dashboard for the person riding shotgun. Now that the 2026 S-Class is officially out, attention turns to BMW’s response: the 7 Series LCI.