Mercedes-Benz India has recorded its highest-ever January-September sales, delivering 15,190 vehicles in the first nine months of 2026. The company is also preparing to launch the all-electric GLC 400 4MATIC SUV on November 4, following more than 650 expressions of interest within 36 hours of registrations opening.
The sales performance represents an 8% year-on-year increase over the 14,132 vehicles sold during the same period in 2025. Mercedes-Benz India also achieved its strongest-ever third-quarter performance, with 5,422 vehicles sold between July and September, up 6% from the corresponding period last year. These figures have been reported by multiple automotive and business publications.
Mercedes-Benz India Reports Record Quarterly Sales
The company's January-September performance reflects sustained demand across its luxury vehicle range, including its core luxury models, top-end vehicles and electric offerings.
Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer has attributed the company's performance to customer demand, its product portfolio and its focus on customer experience. Festive-season demand has also supported sales momentum.
The third-quarter total of 5,422 vehicles was 17% higher than the preceding quarter, according to reported sales figures.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric Launch Date and Expected Price
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric 400 4MATIC is scheduled to launch in India on November 4, 2026. The electric SUV received more than 650 expressions of interest within 36 hours of registrations opening on October 5.
The company is expected to begin deliveries around mid-November. The GLC Electric will be assembled at Mercedes-Benz's Chakan facility in Maharashtra, near Pune. Its expected ex-showroom price is between ₹80 lakh and ₹90 lakh, although the final price will be confirmed at launch.
GLC Electric Range, Performance and Interior Features
The GLC 400 4MATIC is expected to feature a 94kWh battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. International specifications indicate a claimed WLTP range of up to 715km and acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds.
The cabin is expected to feature a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen integrating the driver's display, infotainment system and passenger display. The system also incorporates an AI-powered assistant.
These are manufacturer-related specifications reported ahead of the Indian launch. The final India-specification details and pricing should be confirmed at the official unveiling.
Mercedes-Maybach S 580e Launched at ₹3.35 Crore
Alongside its electric SUV plans, Mercedes-Benz has introduced the Mercedes-Maybach S 580e plug-in hybrid in India at an ex-showroom price of ₹3.35 crore. The first allocation for the Indian market is limited to 30 units.
The luxury sedan combines a petrol engine with an electric motor, marking the first plug-in hybrid offering under the Mercedes-Maybach name in India. Its introduction expands the company's electrified portfolio beyond fully electric vehicles.
What Mercedes-Benz India's Latest Performance Means
Mercedes-Benz India's record nine-month sales and the early response to the GLC Electric highlight the company's continued focus on luxury vehicles and electrification. With the electric SUV scheduled to arrive in November and the Maybach S 580e now launched, the brand is expanding its offerings across different levels of the premium market.
The GLC Electric's final price, India-specific equipment and customer delivery details will become clearer at its official launch.
