Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift launched in India at Rs 2.20 crore

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been refreshed with a facelift model. Prices for the new model start at Rs 2.20 crore and go up to Rs 2.38 crore. There are 2 variants on offer – Launch Edition Exclusive Line and Manufaktur Edition AMG Line. The S 450 e is the first S-Class to come with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in India. Mercedes-Benz is currently accepting bookings for the limousine.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift: Everything you need to know

Here is the price list for the 2026 S-Class.

Variant	Price
Launch Edition Exclusive Line	Rs 2.20 crore
Manufaktur Edition AMG Line	Rs 2.38 crore

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift follows the design language of the outgoing model, but makes some slick cosmetic upgrades. Its front grille is 20% larger and is now illuminated. It is integrated with 3D chrome star accents. The new Digital Light headlamps feature micro-LED technology, delivering a powerful high-beam illumination field that’s 40% larger than the previous-generation model. The ‘Ultra Range’ high beam can project up to 600 metres. At the back, the LED tail lamps also feature 3D chrome star accents. They are programmed with different animation styles.

Inside, the 2026 S-Class gets a completely new dashboard layout. Its MBUX Superscreen setup comprises a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.4-inch central OLED touchscreen, and a 12.3-inch display for the front passenger. Read passengers get two 13.1-inch displays as well. These screens run the automaker’s MB.OS software. They are integrated with the AI-powered MBUX virtual assistant. The driver also gets a Head-Up Display (HUD), which now supports Google Maps.

Other features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, connected car tech, a Burmester 4D audio system, a 4-zone automatic climate control system, and more. On the safety front, it gets 15 airbags, an enhanced adaptive restraint system, ‘pre-safe’ impulse belt pretensioners, and more features.

Under the hood, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift is powered by a 3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol engine. It generates a maximum power output of 326hp and 540Nm torque. This engine is paired with a rear-axle-mounted electric motor. This electric motor generates a maximum power output of 163hp and 440Nm of torque. The combined power and torque specs come out to 435hp and 680Nm. The generated power is channelled to all four wheels with the help of a 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox. The electric motor is linked to a 22kWh battery pack, which can go up to 115km on a full charge.

Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “The S-Class embodies Mercedes-Benz’s extraordinary legacy of timeless luxury, setting the global benchmark for automotive excellence. In India, it leads the top-end luxury segment and redefines customer aspiration — with serene first-class comfort in every seat, sublime driving, quiet strength and safety, unparalleled presence and personalisation, and an intuitive digital experience powered by MB.OS. With more than 2,700 new and updated components, the new S-Class enhances comfort, safety, digital experience and refinement to become the most advanced S-Class ever. We are confident it will exceed customer expectations and carry the S-Class legacy forward in India.

Mercedes-Benz follows a flexible, powertrain-agnostic strategy, and bringing a PHEV to the S-Class for the first time in India reflects exactly that. There is growing demand for a plug-in hybrid among our top-end customers, and the S 450 e PHEV answers it directly. With ICE, BEV and PHEV powertrains now in our lineup, customers have the flexibility to choose the one that suits them best.”

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Final Thoughts

As mentioned earlier, Mercedes-Benz is currently accepting bookings for the 2026 S-Class. Its delivery rollout will commence in the fourth quarter of 2026. It rivals the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 in India.