--- title: "Mercedes Now Says Its V12 Will Stay Alive Past 2030" date: "2025-09-08" modified: "2025-09-08" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/mercedes-now-says-its-v12-will-stay-alive-past-2030" categories: - "Mercedes-Benz News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "luxury" - "Mercedes" - "Mercedes-Maybach" - "s-class" - "sedan" --- # Mercedes Now Says Its V12 Will Stay Alive Past 2030 ![Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC (Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 14,1-13,3 l/100 km, CO2-Emissionen kombiniert: 322-305 g/km); Exterieur: designo rubelitrot/kalaharigold; Interieur: Leder Nappa macchiatobeige/bronzebraun pearl; Zierteile: designo Holz Walnuss braun offenporig aluminium lines // Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption: 14.1-13.3 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 322-305 g/km); exterior: designo rubelit red/kalahari gold; interior: Leather Nappa macchiato beige / bronze brown pearl; trim parts: designo brown open-pore walnut wood with aluminium lines]() *\Mercedes-Benz\* Three years ago, [Mercedes-Benz]() told us it was "[getting ready to go all electric]() by the end of the decade, where market conditions allow." Like practically every other automaker, it's since walked back that plan. And today, at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, it confirmed that its crown-jewel V12 will remain in production into the 2030s. The news comes from *[Autocar]()* and while it is welcome, precisely how Mercedes aims to achieve this, given the impending emissions regulations, isn't clear. When asked about the engine's Euro 7 compatibility, CEO Thomas Schäfer told the publication, "I will not say more, but it is coming." Now, it's quite possible that these V12s will simply miss countries where they're not allowed, and persist elsewhere. Schäfer noted that the automaker must comply with Europe's combustion engine ban slated for 2035. "But there are other markets at the moment \[where\] I don't expect them to have such a regulation in place \[such as the Middle East and China\]," he said, according to *Autocar*. "So we could still continue to sell those engines there in those markets as long as customer demand continues." ![]() *The V12 badge on the new Mercedes-Maybach S680 Emeralsd Isle. *Mercedes-Benz** Right now, the only Mercedes-branded vehicle that incorporates one of its V12s is the Maybach S680, using the 6.0-liter, twin-turbocharged M279; the company continues to build V12s for Pagani as well. Mercedes is also [embracing straight-sixes and V8s again](), as Schafer highlighted the company's new, Euro 7-compliant high-performance eight-cylinder mill coming to AMG vehicles, to replace the [unpopular four-cylinder hybrid]() powertrain. *Got tips? Send ’em to tips@thedrive.com*[]() ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()