Updated Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Prepares for India Launch With New Tech and V8 Power
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch the updated Mercedes-Maybach S-Class in India, bringing exterior styling refinements, advanced cabin technology, and expanded personalization options to the ultra-luxury flagship. The facelift builds upon the brand's established presence in the country, where the outgoing model has been locally assembled.
For Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sales, Potential buyers of the updated Maybach S-Class must confirm city-specific on-road prices, booking terms, and waiting periods with authorized dealers, as delivery schedules vary based on bespoke Manufaktur options and factory allocations.
Mercedes-Benz scheduled the updated Maybach S-Class India launch for October 5, 2026, offering a body 180mm longer than the long-wheelbase S-Class and introducing leather-free vegan upholstery for the first time.
The Maybach S-Class lineup features a Night Series variant with darker exterior and interior shades, dark chrome accents, and aero-efficient black wheels decorated with Maybach emblems.
Exterior modifications include a larger illuminated grille featuring Maybach-specific vertical slats and an illuminated Maybach wordmark positioned above them. The front end also incorporates an illuminated Mercedes star on the bonnet, distinctive LED headlights with three-pointed-star daytime running lights, and rose-gold embellishments housing the Maybach emblem. Additional Maybach insignias are integrated into the lower air-dam mesh and the D-pillar, while new 20-inch and 21-inch forged alloy wheels feature counterweighted logos designed to remain upright while the vehicle is in motion.
Cabin Innovations and Rear-Seat Enhancements
Inside, the cabin adopts Mercedes-Benz's Superscreen layout, integrating a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.4-inch central touchscreen, and a dedicated 12.3-inch passenger display. The electronic architecture relies on four supercomputers to manage vehicle functions, safety systems, and driving dynamics. Comfort is further emphasized in the rear compartment, where seats recline up to 43 degrees compared to 38 degrees in the standard S-Class, complemented by heating, ventilation, and massage functions. Traditional tablet controllers have been replaced by two individual smartphone-style remotes, alongside a dedicated Maybach drive mode designed to soften suspension settings.
Powertrain Specifications and Pricing Outlook
Internationally, the Maybach S-Class lineup features a 4.0-litre V8 engine producing 537hp and 750Nm in the S 580, as well as an S 580e plug-in hybrid combining a 3.0-litre inline-six with an electric motor for a total output of 585hp and a pure electric range of up to 98 kilometers. For the Indian market, the model is expected to feature a more powerful 612hp, 850Nm iteration of the 4.0-litre V8.
With local assembly expected to continue, pricing for the updated luxury sedan is projected to start north of Rs 3 crore, ex-showroom, improving upon the outgoing model's Rs 2.87 crore baseline.