Overview
- Mercedes‑Benz unveiled the facelifted 2026 S‑Class in Mumbai and opened bookings on Monday, June 15, with the S 450e PHEV priced from Rs 2.20 crore to Rs 2.38 crore and customer deliveries slated for around Diwali (Q4 2026).
- The S 450e pairs a 3.0-litre turbo inline‑six with a rear electric motor and a 22 kWh battery for a combined output of about 435 hp and 680 Nm, a claimed WLTP electric range up to 115 km and 10–80% charging in ~20 minutes on a 60 kW charger.
- The facelift centres on cabin tech and safety, adding the MBUX Superscreen on MB.OS with deeper AI and AR head‑up Google Maps, OTA updates, Level 2+ ADAS using multiple sensors, E‑Active Body Control suspension and 15 airbags as standard in India.
- At launch Mercedes offers two S 450e editions — Launch Edition Exclusive Line (Rs 2.20 crore) and Manufaktur Edition AMG Line (Rs 2.38 crore) — with a mild‑hybrid S 450 4MATIC expected later and local assembly at Chakan, Pune under consideration.
- The move tightens competition with the BMW 7 Series and advances Mercedes‑Benz India’s electrification strategy, though the published WLTP range and fuel‑economy figures may vary in Indian driving and climate conditions.