Mercedes-Benz deepens it’s India commitment with the local production of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS; will be the first market outside USA to start the local production of this highly desirable luxury SUV
For the first time, India enters the Top 5 global markets list for Mercedes-Maybach
Mercedes-Benz retailed 19,007 new cars in 2025, backed by 11% growth in TEV segment, 12% growth in BEVs; clocks the ‘best ever year’ in terms of revenue
The AMG portfolio grew by a robust 34% powered by demand for AMG G63, AMG CLE53 and AMG GLC43
Mercedes-Benz BEVs now comprise 20% of all top-end Mercedes-Benz sold in India. 70% of all Mercedes-BEVs sold in 2025 were priced between Rs.1.25 crore to Rs. 3.10 crore, establishing a strong customer preference for top-end BEVs in the luxury segment. High demand for the EQS Maybach SUV, G580 and EQS SUV
Mercedes-Benz India kick-starts 2026 with the launch of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS ‘Celebration Edition’ priced at Rs. 4.10 crore. Mercedes-Benz also launched the EQS SUV ‘Celebration Edition’ starting at Rs. 1.34 crore (5-seater) and Rs 1.48 crore (7-seater). These Editions celebrate the overwhelming success of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV and EQS SUV in India.
Mercedes-Benz rolls-out ‘MB.Charge Public’, one of the largest and most established public charging networks present in 37 countries. It provides customers complete end-to-end integration flow — from finding a charging point to the payment process — in a single ecosystem. This service will be accessible at over 9,000 DC charging points to all existing Mercedes-Benz BEV customers of at no extra cost.
Mercedes-Benz India streamlines sales and customer journeys to create ‘1 Customer Unit’ to sharpen focus on the customer. Teases a unique ‘Three Clicks to Finance’ product, which will be introduced in India soon.
Mercedes-Benz India launches its first-ever ‘Sustainability Compendium Report 2026’ underpinning the diverse corporate citizenship the company undertakes, positively impacting the lives of people.
“We have delivered another best-ever year in terms of revenue growth buoyed by high affinity amongst discerning customers, reflected in the strong growth in the TEV segment as well in top-end BEVs. Our strategy of focusing on ‘value over volume’ and offering high product substance, keeps the customer experience at the core, while ensuring customers continue to enjoy a feature rich product and retains high Residual Value for their Mercedes-Benz.”
“2026 will be an action-packed year with 12 new product introductions, expansion of our local production portfolio, the launch of the MB.Charge Public, expansion into new markets and investment in upgrading our entire network.”
“The decision to start the local production of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS reiterates Mercedes-Benz’s deep commitment to the Indian customers, offering the pinnacle of luxury SUV, ‘Made in India’. India now features in Mercedes-Maybach’s top 5 global markets, underlining our strong focus on top-end vehicles, making us the most desirable luxury automotive brand. Local production will further enhance the vehicle’s appeal, reiterating our world-class manufacturing prowess and agility, catering to most demanding customer wishes for such exclusive top-end vehicles.” Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
Pune: India’s most desirable luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz today announced strong sales performance for 2025, buoyed by the success of the core segment and overwhelming demand for its Top-End Vehicles, including the AMGs and the BEV portfolio. Mercedes-Benz products across the portfolio were able to retain customer preference and loyalty.
