Mercedes-Benz has recorded its best-ever quarter in India, selling 5,422 cars in Q3 2026. This is a 6% increase over the 5,119 units sold in the same period last year.
The company also posted its highest-ever January-September sales, delivering 15,190 cars between January and September 2026. This is an 8% increase over the 14,132 units sold during the same period in 2025.
Strong Demand Across the Range
Mercedes-Benz saw growth across its main vehicle categories:
- Top-End Luxury: +13%
- Mercedes-AMG: +18%
- BEV range: +16%
- EQS Maybach SUV: +68%
- Entry Luxury: +4%
The Core Luxury range, which includes the C-Class, E-Class, GLC and GLE, made up around 60% of total sales.
The Long Wheelbase E-Class continued to be the brand’s best-selling luxury car in India.
CLA BEV Gets 1,000+ Orders
The new CLA BEV has received more than 1,000 confirmed orders, with customers currently facing waiting periods of up to six months.
Mercedes-Benz says the electric sedan has been especially popular among younger luxury car buyers. The company’s overall electric vehicle sales also grew by 16% during the first nine months of 2026.
Strong Demand for Expensive Models
Mercedes-Benz’s Top-End Luxury models, including the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, GLS, G-Class, V-Class and AMG models, accounted for more than 25% of its total sales.
The AMG G 63 recorded its highest-ever monthly sales despite having a long waiting period. Mercedes-Benz’s MANUFAKTUR personalisation programme also accounted for around 75% of Top-End Luxury sales.
More New Models Coming
Mercedes-Benz will start deliveries of the new Electrified S-Class from mid-October. The top-spec MANUFAKTUR Edition is already sold out for the year.
The new GLC BEV will make its India debut on November 4, 2026.
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Final Take
Mercedes-Benz has had a strong 2026 so far, with record sales in both the third quarter and the first nine months of the year. Strong demand for its core models, AMG cars, and new electric vehicles has helped drive this growth.
