Mercedes-Benz is going to launch the 2026 S-Class facelift on June 15. Its flagship sedan has undergone several design changes, and it has received a new electronic architecture and fresh powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid. In fact, the flagship sedan will be the first plug-in hybrid Mercedes model to be launched in India outside of its AMG range of high-performance models. Petrol and diesel powertrain options are expected to be added later.
2026 Mercedes S-Class facelift hybrid powertrain details
As we had reported earlier, the carmaker is bringing the S 450e with EQ Hybrid Technology variant to India. It pairs a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-six with an electric motor for a combined output of 435hp and 680Nm and uses a 22kWh battery that is claimed to deliver up to 100km of pure-electric range (in ideal conditions).
