“Mercedes-Benz’s remarkable milestone of 200,000 ‘Made in India’ Mercedes-Benz cars,
underlines India’s potential as a key manufacturing hub in the long run. The Indian plant has
achieved high level of production agility, manufacturing world-class ICE and EVs under one-roof,
underscoring the technical prowess of the team and high level of flexible manufacturing, capable
of responding fast to market and customer requirements. The Indian production hub’s contribution
to our global sustainable manufacturing strategy, through 100% renewable energy use, exemplifies our commitment to sustainable manufacturing.”
Dr. Jörg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG Production,
Quality & Supply Chain Management
“Mercedes-Benz production facility is the backbone of our Indian operations and has played a
critical role in our market success, manufacturing world-class ICE and BEV products for the
discerning Indian customers. Mercedes-Benz continues to set new standards in production
quality, remaining invested in the market with highest investment by any luxury OEM in India. We
will stay invested in our state-of-art manufacturing facility, catering to growing market demand for Mercedes-Benz products in the Indian market.”
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
- Historic milestone of 200,000 ‘Made in India’ Mercedes-Benz cars, with Dr. Jörg Burzer rolling
out the milestone car, an EQS SUV, at the Chakan, Pune facility - Accelerated production pace: First 50,000 cars were produced in 19 years; next 100,000 cars
were produced in 9 years; the last 50,000 were manufactured in just 2 years 3 months
o 50,000 cars: 2014 | 150,000 cars: 2023 | 20,000 cars: April 2025 - Pioneering achievement: First-ever Mercedes-Maybach (S500) to be produced outside
Germany was manufactured in India in 2015 - Leading the luxury EV transition: Commenced local production of electric vehicles with EQS
Sedan in 2022 followed by the EQS SUV 580 in 2024 - Commitment to sustainability: Manufacturing facility completely powered by green energy
since 2022 - Comprehensive local production portfolio featuring 11 luxury models, offering the widest
locally produced luxury car range in India - Highest investment by any luxury carmaker in Indian manufacturing: INR 3,000 crores, with
fresh investment of INR 200 crores in 2024
Pune: India’s largest luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz today achieved a historic milestone with the roll-
out of its 200,000th locally produced car, from its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. Dr. Jörg
Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG responsible for Production,
Quality & Supply Chain Management, rolled out the 200,000th Mercedes-Benz in India, an EQS SUV, in
the presence of Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Vyankatesh
Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of Operations, Mercedes-Benz India.
Growing momentum of Local Production:
Mercedes-Benz India’ accelerated production figures underline a compelling growth story: from
50,000 cars in the first 19 years (1995-2014) to 150,000 units in just a decade’s time (2015-2025).
Most remarkably, the company produced a record 50,000 cars in just over last two years. These
milestones demonstrate the rapid evolution of India’s luxury car market and the increasing aspiration
for a Mercedes-Benz among Indian customers.
Mercedes-Benz India’s manufacturing facility has achieved several notable distinctions, including the
first market to produce a Mercedes-Maybach (S500) outside Germany in 2015. The plant has also been
at the forefront of the luxury electric mobility transition, commencing local production of the EQS 580
Sedan in 2022. Mercedes-Benz also become the first manufacturer to start the localization of a second
BEV in India, with the local production of the EQS 580 SUV. Reinforcing its commitment to sustainable
manufacturing, Mercedes-Benz India production facility has been 100% powered by green energy
since 2022.
With a comprehensive portfolio of 11 locally produced luxury models, Mercedes-Benz offers Indian
customers the widest range of ‘Made in India’ luxury vehicles. The company has demonstrated its long-
term commitment to the market with the highest investment by any luxury automotive manufacturer
in India, totalling INR 3,000 crores, including a fresh investment of INR 200 crores in 2024.
The manufacturing milestone is complemented by Mercedes-Benz’s extensive retail presence—the
largest amongst luxury carmakers in India—with over 100 luxury touchpoints spanning more than 50
cities. This unparalleled network ensures that the craftsmanship and technology of these locally
produced vehicles are accessible to customers across the country, with standardized luxury
experiences and service excellence regardless of location. The combination of local production
capabilities and an extensive retail network allows Mercedes-Benz to deliver personalized luxury
experiences while addressing unique market requirements with greater agility.
The production milestone reinforces Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Made in India, for India’ strategy, combining
global quality standards with products tailored to the preferences of Indian luxury customers. As
Mercedes-Benz continues to strengthen its manufacturing footprint in India, this achievement marks
a significant chapter in the company’s journey of shaping luxury mobility in the country.
