both SUV and SUV coupe variants, the electrified performance models use the same 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder powertrain that produces 443 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. The Tuscaloosa plant currently builds the GLE, GLS and GLE Coupe sport utility vehicles, along with AMG variants and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, with approximately 60% of its output destined for global markets. The plant also assembles the all-electric EQE SUV, EQS SUV and Mercedes...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Mercedes-Benz unveils updated S-Class luxury saloon On January 29, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the updated S-Class luxury saloon. Production of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will begin at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen, Germany in 2026. The flagship versions are built in Factory 56, a highly flexible facility where the S-Class, Mercedes Maybach S Class, and the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS are assembled on the same production line. The new ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Mercedes-Benz India retails 19,007 cars in 2025, plans to launch 12 new products On January 14, 2026, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it delivered 19,007 units in calendar year (CY) 2025, representing a 2.9% year-over-year (yoy) decrease compared to 19,565 units in CY 2024. The Top-End Vehicles (TEV) portfolio, comprising the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG models, recorded 11% year-on-year (yoy) growth and accounted for 25% of overall sale...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Mercedes-Benz India reports 10% sales growth in Q1 FY 2025-26 On July 11, Mercedes-Benz India announced the retail sale of 4,238 new cars during the April to June 2025 quarter, marking a 10% yoy increase compared to the previous quarter. The sales were driven by the top-end luxury segment, which includes the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, EQS product range, and AMG performance vehicles. Sales in this segment rose by 20%, supported by demand for model...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

riff policy. Last month it was reported that Mercedes-Benz is also considering withdrawing its least expensive cars from the U.S. market because tariffs will make their sales economically unfeasible. The Tuscaloosa plant produced 263,969 vehicles in 2024, including the GLE, GLS, GLE Coupe, Mercedes-Maybach GLS and electric EQS and EQE models, with a significant number of units for export markets. Previous reports in late 2023 had suggested Merced...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

4–25 ending March, marking a 4% year-on-year growth. During the January–March 2025 quarter (Q1 FY25), it sold 4,775 units, a decline of 11.8% compared to Q1 2024, largely due to a 28% drop in the entry luxury segment. The Top-End Luxury Segment—which includes models like the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, EQS SUV, AMG range, and the G 580 with EQ Technology—grew by 34% in FY24 -25 and 6% in Q1 FY25. More than one in four vehicles sold during ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

ith Dürr Systems, Germany and aligns with the company’s long-term green strategy. The new paint shop, set to open in spring 2028, will operate without fossil fuels and rely on green electricity. It is being built on the site of the former Assembly Hall 36, close to Factory 56 (where the S-Class, Maybach S-Class, and EQS are made) and Hall 46 (home to the E-Class and GLC). Using digital twin technology and AI, the facility will speed up constru...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

2024 period, reflecting a 12.4% yoy growth. The sales in H2 2024 (July-December) saw a 16% increase. The brand’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio grew by 94% yoy and contributed to over 6% of total sales. The introduction of four new BEVs, including the EQA 250+, EQB SUV, locally produced EQS SUV 580, and Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV drove 110% growth in BEV sales during Q4 2024 alone. Top-End Vehicles (TEV) sales also surged by 30% in 2024...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

ake its India debut on January 9 at the brand’s fourth annual press conference in Pune. The company will also unveil the Concept CLA Class, designed on the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform. The Bharat Mobility 2025 lineup will also feature the India debut of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 Night Series and the long-wheelbase E 450 4MATIC AMG Line sedan. The showcase includes the AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ roadster and the Mercedes...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/26

at 4 km/h, twice as fast as before, and allows the process to begin by pressing a digital button on the screen, with a status bar showing progress. For vehicles equipped with a 360° camera, drivers can select various views during parking. These improvements are standard in recent E-Class, S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, EQE, EQE SUV, and Maybach models with the parking package and reversing camera, while the 360° camera is optional. When driving at spee...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

ear. Mercedes-Benz’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio experienced an 84% yoy growth, achieving close to 6% YTD 2024 sales, with a record 140% growth in BEV sales during Q3 2024. The company's Top-End Vehicle (TEV) segment grew by 18% YTD 2024, driven by demand for models like the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV, and Mercedes-Maybach EQS 580 SUV, which saw 125% growth. Additionally, the S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach S-C...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Mercedes-Benz, India launches electric Maybach EQS 680 SUV On September 5, Mercedes-Benz launched the first-ever all-electric Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV in India for a starting price of INR 22.5 million. It has a rated output of 484 kW, a rated torque of 950 nm, and a WLTP range of up to 611 km. It can accelerate from 0-100 in 4.4 sec and has a top speed of 210 km/hr. It can be charged from 10-80% at fast charging stations in 31 mins (200 kWh) ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

-cylinder engine which produces power of 310 kW at  6,750 rpm and torque of 500 Nm at 5,000 rpm, while the CLE 300 Cabriolet AMG Line gets a 2.0-liter Inline-4 turbocharged engine that produces power of 190 kW at 5,800 rpm and torque of 400 nm at 2,000-3,200 rpm. Mercedes-Benz will also launch the EQS Maybach SUV in India on September 5, 2024. Based on the Mercedes-Benz India press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

premieres: the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance and the all-new electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. These models are showcased alongside the full lineup, including the G 450 d, G 500, and Mercedes-AMG G 63, as well as debuts for the Concept CLA Class, new E-Class long-wheelbase, updated all-electric EQS, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and GLS Night Series. Mercedes Benz also announces a partnership with Electronic Arts to enhance in-car entertainment wi...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25

veral models will also be shown to the Chinese market for the first time, like the Concept CLA Class, that showcases the upcoming MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform and MB.OS, offering a close-to-production insight into the future family of EVs. In addition, the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon will celebrate a new era in China with a host of upgrades. There will also be further show premieres from Mercedes-Maybach and the Mercedes...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/09

Tennessee, from April 17-19. Leading up to the election filing, the UAW filed federal labor charges against Mercedes-Benz for "illegal union busting" as well as in a German court for labor violations. The Mercedes-Benz plant produces the GLE, GLE coupé and GLS model series, including the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, as well as the all-electric EQS and EQE SUVs. (Detroit News article on April 5, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/08

Mercedes Benz launches Maybach EQS SUV in Europe On March 21 Mercedes Benz announced that its Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV has been launched in Europe. This vehicle’s energy consumption is 24.1-22.0 kWh/100 km with 0 g/km CO2 emissions combined. It has an output of 484 kW, a torque of 950 Nm and a range of up to 612 km, featuring standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is already available on the official website of Mercedes-B...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/26

of 2023:  Mercedes-Benz Cars reached adjusted EBIT of EUR 14.3 bn (2022: EUR 16.2 bn). Problems with net pricing, lower raw material prices, manufacturing costs, inflation and logistics constraints played a big role in this.  The sales figures for 2023 remained flat, with increases for Mercedes-Maybach and AMG, but a slight decrease for the G-Class. BEVs correspond to 12% of the MB Cars sales. In 2023, the company reached the highest market s...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/26

Mercedes-Benz to replace EQS EV production in Alabama with GLC EV Mercedes-Benz plans to stop building its full-size electric EQS SUV at its Tuscaloosa plant to make room for production of its upcoming GLC EV in Q1 2026, according to supply chain sources. The company will move EQS SUV production, which currently accounts for about 7% of the U.S. factory's 300,000-vehicle annual capacity, to its plant in Bremen, Germany in the second half of the d...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/30

Mercedes Benz unveiled all-electric Maybach EQS 680 SUV On October 9, Mercedes Benz unveiled its all-electric Maybach EQS SUV which is launching in the U.S. dealerships shortly, and in China, it will launch in spring 2024 followed by Europe. Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 is equipped with two permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM) which generate output of 484 hp and the torque is 950 Nm. It accelerates 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, top speed is 2...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/12