Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EV vs Petrol — Full Cost Comparison

The Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EV starts at ₹2.40 Cr ex-showroom, which is approximately ₹72.00 L more than a comparable petrol car at ₹1.68 Cr. However, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EV costs just ₹1.63/km to run vs ₹7/km for petrol — a 77% reduction in per-kilometer cost that quickly erases the upfront premium.

At 40 km of daily driving, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EV saves ₹6,444 every month on fuel. Add the maintenance savings of ₹19,000/month (EVs need no oil changes, fewer brake jobs, no exhaust repairs), and the total monthly advantage reaches ₹25,444.

The breakeven point — when cumulative savings equal the price difference — comes at approximately 1118 months (93.2 years). After that, every month of ownership puts money back in your pocket. By year 5, the total cost of ownership stands at ₹2.93 Cr for the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EV vs ₹2.28 Cr for the petrol equivalent.

Beyond cost, the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EV produces zero tailpipe emissions (saving approximately 1752 kg of CO₂ per year), runs virtually silent, qualifies for Section 80EEB tax deduction (₹1.5 lakh on loan interest), and benefits from state road tax waivers and registration fee exemptions. The verdict: for most drivers covering 40+ km daily, switching to the Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV EV is both financially smart and environmentally responsible.