Mercedes-Benz India announces two-stage price revision for luxury models effective June and September 2025
announced a two-stage price revision for its model range, effective June 1st and September 1st, 2025, due to a significant increase in forex rates since January 2025 impacting component and product costs. The staggered approach aims to provide customers with flexibility in planning their purchases, while the company absorbs a portion of the cost increase through increased localization efforts and offers financial solutions to minimize customer impact. The initial price increase will take effect on June 1st, 2025, with a further increase of up to 1.5per cent scheduled for September 1st, 2025.
The luxury carmaker cited a steep increase in forex rates since January 2025 as the primary driver for the price adjustments. This increase has severely impacted the cost structure of components and products, particularly completely built-up units (CBUs).
June Price hike
The first phase of price revisions will take effect on June 1, 2025. Several models will see an increase in their ex-showroom prices.
The C 200 will see an increase of ₹0.9 lakh, moving from ₹59.4 lakh to ₹60.3 lakh. The GLC 300 4MATIC will increase by ₹1.5 lakh, from ₹76.8 lakh to ₹78.3 lakh.
The E 200 will see a price increase of ₹2.0 lakh, moving from ₹79.5 lakh to ₹81.5 lakh. The GLE 300d 4MATIC AMG Line will increase by ₹2.5 lakh, from ₹99.0 lakh to ₹101.5 lakh.
The EQS SUV 450 4MATIC will see a price increase of ₹3.0 lakh, moving from ₹128.0 lakh to ₹131.0 lakh. The GLS 450 4MATIC will increase by ₹3.1 lakh, from ₹133.9 lakh to ₹137.0 lakh.
The Maybach S 680 will experience the most significant price increase of ₹12.2 lakh, moving from ₹347.8 lakh to ₹360.0 lakh.
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