If you’re looking for the absolute pinnacle of sedan luxury, the 2026 Mercedes‑Maybach S‑Class, slated to hit Indian showrooms on Oct 5, will start just over ₹3 crore.
The exterior takes a subtle but noticeable turn: the illuminated grille grows roughly 20 % larger, the headlamps get a sharper look, and new 20‑inch and 21‑inch forged alloy wheels appear. Manufaktur paint options and two‑tone colour schemes give it a palette that feels both fresh and unmistakably Maybach. Inside, the cabin is reshaped around a 12.3‑inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.4‑inch central touchscreen, and a 12.3‑inch passenger display. Rear‑seat comfort is still the focus, with seats that recline up to 43°, plus heating, ventilation, and massage functions, and a smartphone‑style rear‑control panel.
Under the hood, the range remains broad. The S 580 comes with a 4.0‑litre V8, while the S 580e pairs a 3.0‑litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a 22‑kWh battery. The S 680 is slated to offer different powertrain options depending on the market, but the exact configuration for India hasn’t been disclosed yet. Mercedes has kept the power figures tight, but the lineup promises a mix of pure combustion, hybrid, and potentially full‑electric performance.
In the price‑and‑performance arena, the Maybach sits above its BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 competitors. The BMW 7 Series starts around ₹2.5 crore while the Audi A8 begins near ₹2.3 crore, making the new Maybach a clear outlier in the ultra‑luxury segment. For buyers willing to pay the premium, the extra tech, refined interiors, and high‑power options offer a distinct advantage.
Launch details are simple: the 2026 model will go on sale in October, with showrooms across major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai opening the doors for pre‑booking. Import duties and the Indian EV mandate are unlikely to affect the pricing directly, but they could influence the availability of certain powertrain variants.
What buyers should keep an eye on next is the final variant list, the confirmed powertrain specs for the Indian market, and any post‑launch service packages. As the launch date approaches, dealerships will start revealing more granular details, so stay tuned for the exact lineup and any possible trim‑level perks.