AP outpaces national growth in Mercedes-Benz sales with 13% rise

Visakhapatnam: While Mercedes-Benz recorded nearly 3% growth nationally in India in 2025, the company posted almost 13% growth in Andhra Pradesh. In the high-end segment too, the state registered a 30% growth rate compared to about 20% nationally, said Mercedes-Benz India vice-president (sales and marketing) Brendon Sissing.The German luxury automotive manufacturer inaugurated its first showroom in Visakhapatnam on Monday. It also unveiled the new CLA battery electric vehicle in Visakhapatnam. Speaking to the media after the launch, Sissing said the brand’s electric vehicle penetration accounted for 7% of its overall vehicle sales in India, while the figure stood at nearly 13% in Andhra Pradesh.“What we see in Andhra Pradesh is a different story from what we see nationally. Nationally, our year-on-year growth was around 3%, whereas in Andhra Pradesh we recorded double-digit growth of 13%. This has drawn greater attention from us and was one of the reasons for further investment in the region. We are proud to be expanding our footprint beyond the major metros and moving closer to customers. We are seeing strong growth in sectors such as ports, exports, IT, construction and real estate in Andhra Pradesh, and that could be the reason for the increased sales of Benz cars,” he added.Sissing said the company retained its position as the country’s leading luxury automotive brand, selling 19,363 vehicles during the 2025-26 financial year. “Our first quarter also ended with robust growth, even as the overall luxury segment witnessed a decline,” he said.Sissing explained the “Retail of the Future” model, under which vehicle invoicing and transactions are directly handled by Mercedes-Benz to ensure transparent and uniform pricing for customers. Mercedes-Benz globally plans to introduce around 40-42 new vehicles over the next two years. The company currently offers four electric vehicle models in India, including the CLA, EQG and EQS range. Andhra Pradesh’s zero GST policy on electric vehicles could further boost EV adoption in the state,” added the vice president.