Mercedes-Benz India accomplishes the historic milestone of rolling out the 200,000th ‘Made in India’ car: Underlines the world-class manufacturing prowess achieved and deep commitment to the Indian customers.

Highlight:

  • 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 and 3 months. 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 has been 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

India’s largest luxury carmaker, Mercedes-Benz, today achieved a historic milestone with the rollout 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 (2015-2025). Most remarkably, the company produced a record 50,000 cars in just over the 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 being 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 became 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’s production facility has been 100% powered by green energy since 2022.

With an impressive line-up of 11 locally manufactured luxury models, Mercedes-Benz offers Indian customers the most extensive range of ‘Made in India’ luxury vehicles. This strong product portfolio reflects the brand’s unwavering commitment to the Indian market, further backed by the highest investment from any luxury carmaker in the country, totaling INR 3,000 crores, including a recent infusion of INR 200 crores in 2024.

Complementing this manufacturing achievement is Mercedes-Benz’s expansive retail footprint—the largest among luxury automobile brands in India—with over 100 luxury touchpoints across more than 50 cities. This robust network ensures that the exceptional craftsmanship and advanced technology of these locally produced vehicles are easily accessible to customers nationwide, delivering consistent luxury experiences and top-tier service across every location.

The convergence of strong local production capabilities and an extensive retail presence empowers Mercedes-Benz to offer personalized, customer-centric luxury solutions while responding swiftly to evolving market demands.

This production milestone reaffirms Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Made in India, for India’ philosophy—blending global quality standards with products crafted to suit Indian preferences. As the brand continues to expand its manufacturing presence in the country, this achievement marks a defining chapter in its journey toward transforming luxury mobility in India.

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