Mercedes-Benz to slow down S-Class & EQS production

Sales of the brand's S-Class dropped by 22% in the first 6 months of 2024

According to media reports, Mercedes-Benz will cut down production of both its flagship ICE and EV sedans, the S-Class & EQS. The reason for the slowdown in production is attributed to the drop in demand for both models.

Mercedes has confirmed the same, stating that 'Factory 56', which manufactures both the S-Class and EQS sedans, will be reduced to a single-shift operation from October - from its current two shifts.

The luxury German carmaker said, "We continuously optimize our production network and use its high flexibility to react to fluctuations and changing framework conditions in relation to geopolitical, micro, and macroeconomic developments and to remain competitive. Accordingly, we are planning adjustments to the cars in some areas of the Sindelfingen plant."

As per reports, sales of the brand's S-Class dropped by 22% in the first 6 months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. Mercedes registered 28,100 units of sales of the S-Class during the January-June 2024 period.

Mercedes though, did mention that the production line is flexible and that it can switch back to two shifts in the future, whenever necessary.

Source: Handelsblatt