Obnews Auto Desk: Mercedes-Benz India has announced an increase in the prices of its luxury cars, causing a major setback to the customers planning to buy high-end cars. This increase will apply to all existing models of the company and will be applied in two stages.
New prices will apply in two phases
According to the company, the first phase will be effective from 1 June 2025 and the second phase from 1 September 2025. This increase in prices will vary according to the model, which will range from ₹ 90,000 to ₹ 12.20 lakhs.
How much effect on which models?
Mercedes informed that the price of all vehicles has been increased by an average of 1.50%.
- C-Class, which is Mercedes’s entry-level luxury sedan, has been increased by ₹ 90,000. Now its new ex-showroom price will be ₹ 60.3 lakh.
- At the same time, the price of the company’s most premium sedan Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has increased by ₹ 12.20 lakhs. Now its initial ex-showroom price has increased to ₹ 3.60 crore.
- Prices of popular models such as GLE, GLS, EQB and E-Class will also be increased gradually.
Why increased prices?
Santosh Iyer, managing director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, said, “Indian rupee falling value and import costs are the main reasons for this price hike. Many important parts used in Mercedes cars are imported from abroad, and weakness of the rupee has affected the cost.”
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Options for customers also introduce
The company also stated that it is offering finance options through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) to provide relief to its customers. These options include EMI exemption, customized loan plans and easy payment facilities. If you are thinking of buying Mercedes, the time before June 1 is the most suitable, because the prices will increase significantly after that.
