Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2026 S-Class, introducing the S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) as the latest version of the flagship luxury sedan. Bookings for the new Mercedes-Benz S 450e open today, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The S 450e Launch Edition is priced at Rs 2.20 crore, ex-showroom, while the more exclusive MANUFAKTUR Edition starts at Rs 2.38 crore, ex-showroom. Here’s a quick look at everything you need to know about the model.
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class : Important details
Visually, the updated S-Class gets subtle changes. The front fascia now features new headlamps with twin three-point LED signatures. The lighting technology is said to be capable of projecting light up to 600 meters. Mercedes-Benz has also increased the bright radiator grille by about 20 percent.The refreshed S-Class gets a facelift that features a larger illuminated grille and the rear also gets updated tail lamps with a similar star-inspired design. Revised bumper details and new alloy wheel designs complete the exterior updates.
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Cabin and Tech
Inside, the S-Class introduces Mercedes-Benz’s latest MB.OS operating system. The luxury sedan is equipped with MBUX Super Screen, the new generation of MBUX infotainment system, AI-powered “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant and Google Maps based navigation. It comes standard with pneumatic air suspension and rear axle steering. The latter is offered with a standard 4.5-degree setup and can be upgraded to 10 degrees, significantly reducing the turning circle.
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Powertrain
At the heart of the new S 450e is a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine paired with an electric motor. Transmission is handled by a 9-speed automatic transmission. The petrol engine alone produces 326 hp and 540 Nm, while the electric motor contributes 163 hp and 440 Nm. Together, the system produces a combined output of 435 hp and 680 Nm.The highlight of the new S-Class is its ability to travel up to 115 km in pure electric mode on the WLTP cycle. Mercedes-Benz claims this allows most daily city commutes to be completed without using the combustion engine. The luxury sedan is equipped with a 22 kWh battery pack and supports DC fast charging up to 60 kW. The company also claims a WLTP-certified combined fuel efficiency of 32.33 kmpl.The S 450e sprints from 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.
