Mercedes-Benz India to Launch 12 Cars in 2026, Including CLA Electric

Mercedes-Benz India has outlined plans to introduce 12 new products in the Indian market during 2026. The line-up will include new models without predecessors, updated versions of existing vehicles and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). A large share of these launches will be positioned in the top-end vehicle category. Among the key introductions will be the CLA BEV, which will debut the brand’s new MB.OS operating system in India.

Mercedes-Benz India will expand its local production portfolio in 2026. This includes the start of local manufacturing of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS at the brand’s Pune facility, making India the first market outside the US to produce this model locally.

The company also plans to add 15 new luxury touchpoints across three new markets in 2026 and upgrade 15 existing outlets to new design standards. Franchise partners are expected to invest more than Rs 450 crore in network expansion and upgrades.

The company will launch MB.Charge Public, its public charging initiative, as part of its electric mobility strategy. BEVs currently account for around 20% of Mercedes-Benz India’s top-end vehicle sales.

In 2025, about 70% of Mercedes-Benz BEVs sold in India were priced between Rs 1.25 crore and Rs 3.1 crore. Models contributing to this mix included the EQS SUV, EQS sedan, Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV and the G580.

At the start of 2026, Mercedes-Benz India introduced celebration editions of select models. These included the Mercedes-Maybach GLS Celebration Edition priced at Rs 4.10 crore and the EQS SUV Celebration Edition priced at Rs 1.34 crore for the five-seat version and Rs 1.48 crore for the seven-seat version.

Mercedes-Benz India reported deliveries of 19,007 units in calendar year 2025, compared to 19,565 units in 2024. The company stated that 2025 was its highest year in terms of revenue.

Top-end vehicles, including the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach models and AMG cars, recorded 11% year-on-year growth and accounted for 25% of total sales. The AMG portfolio grew by 34% year-on-year.

The BEV portfolio grew by 12% year-on-year in 2025 and made up 20% of top-end vehicle sales. The EQS SUV emerged as the company’s highest-selling luxury electric vehicle in India.

In 2025, entry luxury models contributed 13% to total sales, core models accounted for 62% and top-end vehicles made up the remaining 25%. The long-wheelbase E-Class continued to lead its segment in terms of sales.

The SUV range, including GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS, Mercedes-Maybach GLS and AMG G63, supported overall volumes. The entry luxury segment saw a 20% year-on-year decline, aligning with the company’s stated strategy to avoid price-led competition.