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Mercedes-Benz India Eyes Record 2026 Amid Supply Crunches and Strong EV Demand
- •Mercedes-Benz India expects 2026 to be its best-ever sales year despite vehicle shortages and some of the lowest inventory levels since the Covid pandemic.
- •The newly introduced CLA EV has crossed 1,000 confirmed orders, with delivery timelines extending through March 2027 due to high global demand.
- •Top-end luxury models grew 13 percent year-on-year during the first nine months, driving stronger growth at the upper end of the market.
- •The company maintains a strict pricing strategy, refusing to chase volumes through stripped-down models, price cuts, or deep discounts.
- •Mercedes-Benz continues to diversify its powertrain offerings with the launch of models like the Mercedes-Maybach S 580e plug-in hybrid.
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Mercedes-Benz India reported selling 15,190 vehicles during January-September 2026, marking a 7.5 percent increase from the previous year, and expects 2026 to be its best-ever year with a single-digit growth outlook despite supply constraints.
Electric vehicle demand is outpacing supply, with the newly introduced CLA EV accumulating over 1,000 confirmed orders and deliveries extending to March 2027. While locally produced models like the EQS SUV offer production flexibility, allocation for imported models like the CLA EV is influenced by high European demand and contribution margins.
Mercedes-Benz India does not plan to chase volume through lower prices, stripped-down models, or deep discounts. Instead, the company is focusing on the luxury market segments and expanding its diverse powertrain options, which now span petrol, diesel, battery-electric, and plug-in hybrids like the newly launched Mercedes-Maybach S 580e.
