Mercedes-Benz deepens it’s India commitment with the local production of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS

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.   

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

Highlights 2025 Sales Performance:

·        Mercedes-Benz India delivered 19,007 units in CY 2025 (19,565 units in CY 2024). Best-ever year in terms of revenue.

·        Top-End Vehicles (TEV) portfolio comprising the exclusive S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach and AMG demonstrated exceptional resilience with 11% yoy growth, and 25% sales penetration

·        The high-performance AMG portfolio grew by a strong 34% yoy, reflecting the growing aspiration for the wide range of AMG performance vehicles    

·        Mercedes-Benz India’s BEV portfolio sustained the growth momentum with 12% yoy growth, while comprising 20% of all top-end Mercedes-Benz sold in India

·        70% of all Mercedes-Benz BEVs sold in 2025 belong to the top-end segment, priced between Rs. 1.25 crore to 3.1 crore. Top-end BEVs comprise the EQS SUV, EQS Sedan, Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV and the Mercedes-Benz G580

·        Long wheelbase E-Class continued to outsell its category, retaining strong customer loyalty, being ‘India’s most desired and highest selling luxury car’

·        The EQS SUV remains Mercedes-Benz’s highest selling luxury BEV in India  

·        Entry luxury, Core and Top-End contributed 13%, 62% and 25% respectively to the overall CY 2025 sales volume 

·        Mercedes-Benz sedan portfolio contributed strongly to sales with sustained demand for the C-Class, LWB E-Class, S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class limousines

·        Robust performance from the SUV segment buoyed by rising demand for the entire portfolio comprising GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS, Mercedes-Maybach GLS and the iconic AMG G63 SUV

·        Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Entry Luxury’ portfolio witnessed a decline of 20% year-over-year, taking down the share to 13% of overall volumes. This is in line with the brand’s strategy of not compromising product substance or participating in price competition in the market.

Mercedes-Benz to launch 12 new products in 2026

In 2026, Mercedes-Benz plans 12 new cars for India, including new models and some with no predecessor, in addition to launching facelifts. Many of these products will comprise Top End Vehicles and new BEVs.

This product extravaganza reiterates Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to cater to an evolving customer set that desires the best products, technology, and experiences. Mercedes-Benz will debut the much-awaited CLA BEV introducing MB.OS. 

Mercedes-Maybach GLS: Local Manufacturing of Ultra-Luxury SUV

Mercedes-Benz India has announced the start of local production of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS at its world-class manufacturing facility in Pune. This marks a significant milestone in the brand's manufacturing capabilities in India, making India the first market outside USA to locally produce the ultra-luxury Mercedes-Maybach GLS.

The decision reinforces India's strategic importance as being among the Top 5 global markets for Mercedes-Maybach, witnessing increasing demand for top-end ultra-luxury vehicles. The local manufacturing initiative will enable faster delivery timelines and enhanced customer access to this pinnacle of craftsmanship on wheels.

Since its India debut in June 2021, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS has established itself as a highly aspirational SUV in the country, consistently witnessing strong demand from eminent customers looking for the ultimate Mercedes-Maybach experience in a luxurious SUV format. The ultra-luxurious vehicle is currently retailed in India as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) import.

MB.CHARGE Public: Unified Charging Ecosystem

Mercedes-Benz India launched the 'MB.CHARGE Public’, a comprehensive digital service that provides all Mercedes-Benz EV customers across India with access to a unified charging network via the Mercedes-Benz app & RFID code. The service integrates multiple charging partners, offers real-time charger availability, seamless payment solutions and charging history tracking. Customers must activate ‘MB.CHARGE Public’ and ‘Display of charging station services’ via the Mercedes-Benz app or OneWeb portal with their existing Mercedes me ID.

MB.CHARGE Public is one of the largest and most established public charging networks in the world, giving Mercedes-Benz customers seamless access to a truly global charging ecosystem. With more than 350,000 active users and over 3.3 million charging points worldwide, the network has already proven its scale, reliability, and customer acceptance across multiple markets. Today, MB.CHARGE Public is available in 37 countries, offering widespread accessibility and a consistent charging experience wherever customers travel.

MB.CHARGE Public, provides the customers with a complete end-to-end integration flow, right from finding a charging point to the payment process, all in a single ecosystem.

Customers can now charge their EV across 9000+ DC charging points in India, as Mercedes-Benz has partnered with multiple charge point operators including Jio BP, Chargezone, Chargemod, Zeon charging and all Mercedes-Benz dealership chargers.

The service offers convenient authentication options—via the Mercedes-Benz app, or with the MB.CHARGE Public RFID card—before charging. Exact prices per kilowatt-hour as well as the estimated cost to reach the maximum charge level are displayed. Each charging process is billed by a payment link automatically via SMS and e-mail after the charging session is completed. Customers can conveniently pay via all payment options including credit/debit cards, all UPI apps.

30 new luxury touchpoints in 2026

Mercedes-Benz India will enhance its presence with 15 new luxury touchpoints in 2026 in 3 new markets, and enhance 15 existing touchpoints according to new architecture standards. 

Mercedes-Benz Franchise Partners will continue to invest over Rs. 450 crore, ensuring the Mercedes-Benz retail network remains world-class.

Streamlining Sales and Customer Journey: Creating an ‘1 Customer Unit’ Experience | 3 Clicks to Finance

Mercedes-Benz India has successfully streamlined its Sales and Customer Journey functions to create ‘1 Customer Unit’, that delivers seamless customer experiences across sales, service, and finance. This strategic optimization enables customers to access comprehensive automotive solutions through a single touchpoint, allowing for better alignment of strategic objectives, faster go-to-market for bundled offerings, and more efficient resource deployment reflecting Mercedes-Benz's commitment to customer-centricity.

For customers, rather than navigating multiple touchpoints for vehicle selection and financing, they will now benefit from a single-window approach where tailored financial solutions are integrated into the purchase journey from the very first interaction.

This unified framework will enable more personalized ownership packages, combining vehicle financing, insurance, extended warranty, and service plans—designed around individual customer needs. The result is a smoother, more convenient path to luxury car ownership, with faster processing, cohesive communication, and a consistent brand experience that reflects the hallmark standards of the Three-Pointed Star.

3 Clicks to Finance:

Mercedes-Benz India is creating a fully digital, customer-led onboarding journey with validation from authorized ‘golden source’ databases, as part of the company’s digital transformation roadmap. This initiative will enhance data accuracy and regulatory compliance, significantly reduce turnaround time and deliver a seamless, intuitive experience for customers.