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Mercedes-Benz S-Class — price 2026, specs, on-road price & review
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift is Mercedes-Benz India's flagship long-wheelbase sedan, sold exclusively as the S 450e plug-in hybrid (435hp, 680Nm, up to 115km electric range) from Rs 2.20-2.38 crore ex-showroom. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sits above it as the S 580e 4MATIC PHEV (585hp) from Rs 3.35 crore, with Mercedes citing it as roughly half of all S-Class sales in India.
- Fuel / drive
- Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV)
- 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), rear-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension with rear-wheel steering · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard air suspension and rear-axle steering
- Waiting period
- Mercedes-Benz India states waiting periods…
- as of 5 Oct 2026
- On sale since
- 2026-06
- W223 facelift (2026-); Mercedes-Maybach S-Class facelift (Oct 2026)
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 450e Launch Edition Exclusive LinePetrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), rear-wheel drive | Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), rear-wheel drive | ₹2.20 crore |
| S 450e Manufaktur Edition AMG LinePetrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), rear-wheel driveManufaktur Edition AMG Line was sold out for calendar 2026 as of early October 2026, per Mercedes-Benz India. | Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), rear-wheel drive | ₹2.38 crore |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580e 4MATICPetrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel driveSeparate ultra-luxury sub-brand launched 5 Oct 2026; only 30 units allocated in the first India batch. Mercedes-Benz India says around half of all S-Class sales in the country are the Maybach. | Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹3.35 crore |
What you actually pay
Mercedes-Benz S-Class On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹2.26 crore – ₹2.48 crore on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess. As an EV it pays no road tax or registration fee in Telangana until 31 December 2026.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹2.20 crore | ₹2.38 crore |
| Telangana life tax (0% (EV exemption)) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹5.50 lakh – ₹8.80 lakh | ₹5.95 lakh – ₹9.52 lakh |
| Road-safety cess + handling | ~₹5,000 | ~₹5,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹2.26 crore – ₹2.29 crore | ₹2.44 crore – ₹2.48 crore |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Mercedes-Benz claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L M256 turbo-petrol inline-six PHEV (S 450e) | Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), rear-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension with rear-wheel steering | 32.3 km/l combined (WLTP) |
| 3.0L turbo-petrol inline-six PHEV (Mercedes-Maybach S 580e) | Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard air suspension and rear-axle steering | 34.48 km/l (WLTP) |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
S-Class Powertrain Options
3.0L M256 turbo-petrol inline-six PHEV (S 450e)
- Fuel
- Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV)
- Displacement
- 2999 cc
- Battery
- 21.96 kWh usable lithium-ion
- Power
- 326 hp engine + electric motor = 435 hp combined @ 4250-6100 rpm
- Torque
- 680 Nm combined @ 2200-4250 rpm
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), rear-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension with rear-wheel steering
- Claimed efficiency
- 32.3 km/l combined (WLTP)
- Claimed range
- Up to 115 km electric-only (WLTP); 10-80% DC charge in about 20 min at 60kW
3.0L turbo-petrol inline-six PHEV (Mercedes-Maybach S 580e)
- Fuel
- Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV)
- Displacement
- 2999 cc
- Battery
- 21.96 kWh usable lithium-ion
- Power
- 330 kW engine + 120 kW electric motor = 430 kW (585 hp) combined
- Torque
- 750 Nm combined
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard air suspension and rear-axle steering
- Claimed efficiency
- 34.48 km/l (WLTP)
- Claimed range
- Up to 98 km electric-only (WLTP), 140 km/h top speed in EV mode; 10-80% DC charge in about 20 min at 60kW
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 5289 mm
- Width
- 1954 mm
- Height
- 1503 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3216 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Boot space
- 345 L
- Seating
- 5
- Fuel tank
- 67 L
Feature List
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Features (from Mercedes-Benz’s official specification)
Safety
- Active Brake Assist (autonomous emergency braking)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keeping assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- 360-degree surround-view cameras
- Multiple airbags (front, side and curtain)
- Adaptive air suspension with rear-wheel steering
Comfort & Convenience
- Executive Rear Seats with up to 43.5-degree backrest recline
- Heating, ventilation and massage on all seats
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Burmester 4D surround sound
- Rear entertainment screens with video streaming, gaming and video-conferencing
- Manufaktur personalisation (paint, leather and trim)
Technology
- MBUX Superscreen: 14.4-inch OLED touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display and 12.3-inch front passenger display
- Head-up display with augmented-reality navigation (Google Maps integrated)
- Over-the-air software updates via MB.OS
- In-car Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Webex via interior camera
- 'Hey Mercedes' voice assistant
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Exterior
- Digital Light LED headlamps with three-pointed-star projection
- Illuminated grille surround with chrome three-pointed-star elements
- New dynamic-animation LED tail lamps
- 20-inch Multi-Spoke or AMG Cross-Spoke alloy wheels
- Manufaktur exterior paint and trim catalogue
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Colours
Obsidian Black · Emerald Green · Velvet Brown · Verde Silver · Opalite White · Chromite Black · Allanite Green · Exclusive Silver · Carneol Red (9 options, per Mercedes-Benz)
S-Class Waiting Period
Typical across India: Mercedes-Benz India states waiting periods across its Top-End Luxury segment (S-Class, Maybach, EQS SUV, AMG) run from about 4 months to roughly a year; as of early October 2026 the Manufaktur Edition AMG Line S-Class was sold out for the rest of the year, with only a few Launch Edition Exclusive Line units left. (as of 5 Oct 2026)
Use the wait well: book your AG1 PPF slot for delivery week so the film goes on before the first stone chip. WhatsApp your expected delivery date.
The Auto Grid Review
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review: Our Verdict
The S-Class and the Maybach are the cars our Kondapur bay treats most carefully, and most of what comes in is chauffeur-driven, so the paint has usually survived better than its size would suggest before we even see it. The long doors and the flat bonnet and boot are genuinely easy panels to template once we're set up, but the illuminated chrome grille surround and the lower front apron on the long overhang take the first stone chips on any approach road with a speed bump, and we see more scuffed front lips on these than on almost any other luxury sedan we handle. Most owners who book ahead land on the Manufaktur Edition AMG Line or, increasingly, skip straight to the Maybach S 580e — Mercedes itself says around half of S-Class buyers in India now do that — and those cars get the full-body treatment without a second thought, because a car this expensive is rarely driven hard enough to need anything less than total coverage. The Executive Rear Seat cars in particular stay in the family for years, which makes the long-term film choice matter more than on almost anything else we see.
What we like
- +Genuinely useful driver-assistance suite and a hushed, isolated cabin
- +MBUX Superscreen and rear-seat tech are a generation ahead of rivals at this price
- +First plug-in hybrid S-Class in India: usable EV-only range for daily chauffeur runs
- +Manufaktur personalisation lets owners build a genuinely one-off car
What we’d change
- –Starting price jumped by Rs 35 lakh over the outgoing model
- –Sold only as the S 450e PHEV in India for now; the S 450 petrol and S 350d diesel seen abroad are not yet confirmed here
- –No independent Euro NCAP, Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP crash-test result has been published for this generation
- –Manufaktur Edition AMG Line was sold out for all of 2026 within months of launch
Is the S-Class right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
A 5.3-metre sedan is not built for daily self-driven city traffic; this car is bought to be chauffeured, not to be commuted in.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
Adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and a hushed cabin make long highway runs effortless, and the PHEV's electric motor smooths out traffic crawls before the engine even wakes up.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
Rear-seat comfort is unmatched, but the 540-litre boot and strict 5-seat layout make it a chauffeur car for a small family, not a practical school-run SUV alternative.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
435hp and 5.7 seconds to 100kph is brisk for the size, but this is a car engineered around the rear seat, not the driver.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
Price, size and the fact that it is almost always driven by someone else rule it out entirely as a first car.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
Executive Rear Seats with a 43.5-degree recline, massage, a dedicated passenger screen and video-conferencing make this one of the best cars in India to be driven in rather than drive.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
Low-slung, long-overhang luxury sedan with no off-road pretensions whatsoever; keep it to smooth tarmac.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The illuminated chrome grille surround and the long, low front apron take the first stone chips on any approach with a speed bump or ramp; the flat doors and boot are easy to film cleanly, but kerb damage shows up on the rear doors of cars used for airport pickups.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-body as the default for both the standard S-Class and the Maybach, given the price point and how long owners typically keep the car; extra care and masking around the illuminated grille surround and chrome elements.
Coverage
Full-body coverage as standard, with the front apron and grille surround treated as a priority zone; rear-door edge protection added for cars used for frequent chauffeured pickups.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs GLS vs 7 Series vs Panamera
Cross-shopped against: BMW 7 Series, Porsche Panamera, Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Flagship ultra-luxury sedan (long-wheelbase) | ₹2.20 crore – ₹2.38 crore | Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV) | Mercedes-Benz India states waiting periods… | 4.6 / 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS | Full-size luxury SUV (flagship, 7-seat) | ₹1.38 crore – ₹1.43 crore | Petrol / Diesel | 2-6 months for the standard GLS as of April 2023 | 4.4 / 5 |
| BMW 7 Series | Luxury flagship sedan | ₹1.95 crore | Petrol | — | 4.4 / 5 |
| Porsche Panamera | Luxury performance sedan | ₹1.79 crore | Petrol | At least 6 months across Porsche India's… | 4.1 / 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mid-size luxury sedan (long-wheelbase) | ₹80.50 lakh – ₹94.50 lakh | Petrol / Diesel / Petrol-Electric Hybrid | Up to 3 months industry-wide for the E-Class… | 4.4 / 5 |
Audi
A4
₹46.88 lakh – ₹55.83 lakhex-showroom
The Audi A4 is Audi India's entry-luxury sedan, now at run-out as the brand prepares the A5 replacement. A single 2.0 TFSI petrol with a 7-speed S tronic automatic and FWD powers Premium, Premium Plus and Technology trims from ₹46.88 lakh to ₹55.83 lakh ex-showroom, with 8 airbags and a 460-litre boot.
Audi
A6
₹64.81 lakh – ₹71.66 lakhex-showroom
The Audi A6 is Audi India's larger luxury sedan, sold in Premium Plus and Technology trims from ₹64.81 lakh to ₹71.66 lakh ex-showroom. A single 2.0 TFSI 45 petrol with a 7-speed S tronic automatic and FWD drives it to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, with a 530-litre boot and 4-zone climate control aimed squarely at chauffeur-driven buyers.
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupe
₹46.90 lakh – ₹48.90 lakhex-showroom
The second-generation BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is BMW India's entry-level sedan — a four-door coupe-roofline petrol with a 1.5-litre TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder, 156 hp and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, sold exclusively in the petrol powertrain. Two trims, 218 M Sport and 218 M Sport Pro, rival the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA on price.
BMW
3 Series
₹62.70 lakh – ₹77.80 lakhex-showroom
The BMW 3 Series is sold in India as the stretched 3 Series LWB — a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol 330Li M Sport and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel 320Ld M Sport, both 8-speed automatic — plus the 275 kW/374 hp M340i xDrive performance sedan. All three trims get a curved-display cockpit, Driving Assistant and adaptive LED headlights; rivals the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
BMW
5 Series
₹77.00 lakhex-showroom
The BMW 5 Series is sold in India exclusively as the 530Li M Sport Long Wheelbase — a 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo petrol with 48V mild-hybrid assist, 258 hp, 400 Nm and an 8-speed automatic, built on a 3,105 mm wheelbase for rear-seat space. It rivals the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class and is BMW India's chauffeur-driven executive sedan.
BMW
7 Series
₹1.95 croreex-showroom
The facelifted BMW 7 Series arrived in India in September 2026 as a single 740 M Sport petrol variant — a 3.0-litre inline-6 with 48V mild-hybrid assist, 400 hp, 580 Nm and an 8-speed automatic. It rivals the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8 L, and sits below BMW's fully electric i7 M70 in the same body.
FAQs
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Questions Buyers Ask
Mercedes-Benz India launched the facelifted S-Class on 15 June 2026 at Rs 2.20 crore (Launch Edition Exclusive Line) to Rs 2.38 crore (Manufaktur Edition AMG Line), ex-showroom. The separate Mercedes-Maybach S-Class starts well above this, at Rs 3.35 crore ex-showroom for the S 580e, launched 5 October 2026.
The ex-showroom prices above exclude RTO registration, road tax and insurance, which typically add well over Rs 30 lakh in most metros for a car in this price bracket. Always ask your dealer for the exact on-road figure in your city and registration category.
Mercedes-Benz India has said waiting periods across its Top-End Luxury range (S-Class, Maybach, EQS SUV, AMG) run from about 4 months to roughly a year. As of early October 2026, the Manufaktur Edition AMG Line S-Class was sold out for the rest of the year, with only a few Launch Edition Exclusive Line units left; this is a company statement, not a dealer-by-dealer survey, so confirm current stock locally.
The S 450e claims 32.3 km/l combined (WLTP) and up to 115km of electric-only range from its 22kWh battery. The Mercedes-Maybach S 580e claims 34.48 km/l and up to 98km electric-only, with both charging 10-80% in about 20 minutes on a 60kW DC charger.
No. Mercedes-Benz has not submitted this generation of the S-Class to Euro NCAP, Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP, and none of these agencies has independently tested it. This is common for ultra-low-volume flagship sedans; the car carries Active Brake Assist, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and multiple airbags as standard, but there is no third-party star rating to cite.
Mercedes-Benz India says roughly half of S-Class buyers in the country now choose the Maybach S 580e, which adds 4MATIC all-wheel drive, 585hp, a four-seat Executive layout and a longer wheelbase for about Rs 95 lakh more than the Manufaktur Edition AMG Line. Buyers who mainly self-drive tend to stay with the standard S 450e; those who are chauffeured almost exclusively lean Maybach.
They sit at three different points in the Mercedes-Benz India range: the long-wheelbase E-Class is the entry to chauffeur-driven luxury, the GLS is the flagship SUV body style at a similar price to the S-Class, and the S-Class remains the brand's flagship sedan and the one most focused on rear-seat technology and comfort. Buyers cross-shopping an SUV silhouette go GLS; those who want the lowest, most aerodynamic flagship shape stay with the S-Class.
Yes — given the price and how long these cars stay with one owner, we treat full-body AG1 film as the standard package on both the S-Class and the Maybach, with extra attention to the illuminated chrome grille surround. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan suited to your variant and colour.
The top variant is the Mercedes-Maybach S 580e 4MATIC (Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV), 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive) at ₹3.35 crore ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the S 450e Launch Edition Exclusive Line (Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV), 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), rear-wheel drive) at ₹2.20 crore. 3 variants in all, as of 15 Jun 2026.
S-Class: Flagship ultra-luxury sedan (long-wheelbase), ₹2.20 crore – ₹2.38 crore ex-showroom, Petrol-Electric Hybrid (PHEV), Auto Grid rating 4.6/5. 7 Series: Luxury flagship sedan, ₹1.95 crore ex-showroom, Petrol, rated 4.4/5. See the BMW 7 Series page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 130 mm, boot space 345 litres, 5 seats, length 5289 mm (Mercedes-Benz official specification).
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Sources
- Autocar India — 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift launched at Rs 2.20 crore (15 Jun 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz S-Class price, mileage and highlights · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz S-Class specifications (S 450e) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Mercedes-Benz India — S-Class official digital brochure (2026 facelift, variants and colours) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class launched at Rs 3.35 crore (5 Oct 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach specifications (S 580e) · read 14 Nov 2026
- CNBC-TV18 — Mercedes India 9-month sales, Maybach S 580e launch comments, Manufaktur sold out for 2026 (5 Oct 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- CNBC-TV18 — Mercedes-Benz India FY26 sales; waiting periods 4 months to a year (9 Apr 2026) · read 14 Nov 2026
- Team-BHP — Why the Mercedes S-Class has not been crash-tested by NCAP agencies · read 14 Nov 2026