Key highlights
- Mercedes-Benz model lineup to get expensive from June 1
- Two-phase price correction to take place due to lower forex trade
- Second price hike to be implemented from September 1
The German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will hike the prices for its popular models in India soon. Read the complete details of the upcoming price hike below.
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Mercedes-Benz upcoming price increase details
As per the latest price hike announcement, Mercedes is going to revise the pricing of its popular models like the C-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, and S-Class from June 1, 2025.
The new price hike will take place in a two-phase manner, with the second instalment will be implemented from September 1, 2025.
The June price hike will vary from Rs 90,000 for the C-Class to Rs 12.20 lakh for the flagship Maybach S-Class sedans.
The reason behind this price increase is the falling forex trade of the Indian rupee in comparison to the Euro, which has dropped by 10% in the previous 4 months tenure.
The company also intent on implementing a second phase of the price hike in September, which shall witness a 1.5% increment on the sticker price.
As per the price increase, below are the affected models and their new prices:
| Models | New price | Old price | Difference |
| C-Class C 200 | Rs 60.30 lakh | Rs 59.40 lakh | Rs 90,000 |
| GLC 300 | Rs 78.30 lakh | Rs 76.80 lakh | Rs 1.50 lakh |
| E-Class E 200 | Rs 81.50 lakh | Rs 79.50 lakh | Rs 2 lakh |
| GLE 300d AMG | Rs 101.50 lakh | Rs 99 lakh | Rs 2.50 lakh |
| EQS 450 | Rs 131 lakh | Rs 128 lakh | Rs 3 lakh |
| GLS 450 | Rs 137 lakh | Rs 133.9 lakh | Rs 3.1 lakh |
| Maybach S-Class S 680 | Rs 360 lakh | Rs 347.80 lakh | Rs 12.20 lakh |
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Our verdict
The new price hike by Mercedes has been carefully done in a two-phase manner so that buyers can manage their purchase choices and plans accordingly. Additionally, the maximum hike will be recorded only after the September price increment is out.