Mercedes-Benz says that it is only passing a marginal portion of the cost increase to customers. The C-Class gets the lowest price hike at ₹90,000 and will now start from ₹60.3 lakh. On other hand, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gets a maximum price hike of ₹12.2 lakh, and is now priced at ₹3.60 crore. All prices are ex-showroom. You can check out the modelwise price increment below.
Mercedes-Benz models Price Hike
| Model | Old Price (Ex-Showroom) | New Price (Ex-Showroom) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C 200 | ₹59.4 lakh | ₹60.3 lakh | ₹90,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC | ₹76.8 lakh | ₹78.3 lakh | ₹150,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 | ₹79.5 lakh | ₹81.5 lakh | ₹200,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 300d 4MATIC AMG Line | ₹99 lakh | ₹1.01 crore | ₹250,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | ₹1.28 crore | ₹1.31 crore | ₹300,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC | ₹1.34 crore | ₹1.37 crore | ₹310,000 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 | ₹3.48 crore | ₹3.60 crore | ₹12,20,000 |
Mercedes said that while it continued to absorb the steep cost hike so far, it was compelled to pass the same on to the market to offset operational expenses and maintain business sustainability. The automaker said the price revision has been triggered by a steep hike in forex rates since January this year. This has severely impacted the cost structure of components and products, especially the fully imported models.
Why have a two-stage price revision?
Explaining the need for a two-stage price revision, Mercedes said the same will help customers to plan their purchases and opt for finance schemes that better suit their requirements. The automaker claims for models like the GLC and GLC SUVs, the EMI difference will be less than ₹2,000 after the price hike. Under Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, the automaker offers a host of flexible payment options including lower interest rates, reduced EMIs, partial ownership, and more.
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First Published Date: 09 May 2025, 14:54 PM IST
