Mercedes-Benz India launches S 450e plug-in hybrid at Rs 2.20 crore, Diwali deliveries begin
Facelifted S-Class plug-in hybrid arrives as CBU with 115km electric range and 32.2kmpl WLTP efficiency. Locally assembled S-Class continues alongside. Mercedes reports Q1 2026 growth of 7%, with 1,500-2,000 pending orders and 20% EV penetration; 80% are repeat buyers, 30% upgrade to Maybach.
What happened
Mercedes-Benz India launches facelifted S-Class plug-in hybrid (S 450e) at Rs 2.20 crore as CBU, with Diwali deliveries. Company stays powertrain-agnostic;
Key facts
- Rs 2.20 crore
- 22kWh battery
- 435hp
- 680Nm
- 115km electric range
- 32.2kmpl WLTP
- 80% repeat buyers
- 30% upgrade to Maybach
- 7% Q1 2026 growth
- 1,500-2,000 pending orders
- 20% EV penetration
Why this matters
The S 450e launch and 30% Maybach upgrade rate validate a portfolio strategy of layering electrified halo SKUs onto an existing luxury base—worth benchmarking for partnership or distribution plays in adjacent premium categories.