Mercedes-Benz India launches S 450e plug-in hybrid at Rs 2.20–2.38 crore

First S-Class PHEV for India offers 115 km electric range, 435 hp output and 32.2 kmpl efficiency. Bookings open with Diwali 2026 deliveries, positioning Mercedes ahead of rivals in the electrified luxury sedan segment.

— Source publishedMon, 15 Jun, 2026, 14:16 IST·First seen Mon, 15 Jun, 2026, 14:30 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Mercedes-Benz India launched the 2026 S-Class S 450e, its first plug-in hybrid S-Class for India, priced Rs 2.20–2.38 crore ex-showroom. Bookings open with

Key facts

  • Rs 2.20 crore
  • Rs 2.38 crore
  • Rs 35 lakh
  • Rs 1.85 crore
  • 435 hp
  • 680 Nm
  • 22 kWh
  • 115 km
  • 32.2 kmpl
  • 5.7 seconds

Why this matters

Mercedes' first-mover S-Class PHEV in India tightens the electrified luxury window, pressuring rivals to accelerate PHEV partnerships or risk ceding the Rs 2 crore-plus segment.