German carmaker Mercedes Benz India has launched the updated C Class in India.The new C-Class range comprises–the C 220 d Progressive, the C 220 d Prime, the most powerful C 300 d AMG Line. New C 220 d Prime is priced at Rs. 40.00 lakhs, C 220 d Progressive is Rs. 44.25 Lakhs, C 300 d AMG line is Rs. 48.50 Lakhs (ex-showroom, India) and the C 220 d will be available across all the Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the country and the C 300 d will be available in Q4, 2018.
Mr. Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Mercedes-Benz India said, “Introduction of fascinating products and their continuous honing has been key to our success and with the launch of the new C-Class, Mercedes-Benz yet again set a very high benchmark in the luxury sedan segment. This model update is the biggest in the history of the C-Class. In total, we have changed some 6,500 components, more than half the number of components in an average C-Class sedan. The C-Class we launched today is the sportiest and most dynamic of all time and it perfectly underlines its positioning of ‘Never Stop Improving’. The new C-Class is loaded with a variety of technologies and features that enhance driving pleasure, and offer unmatched luxury. We are confident that these enhancements will add a dash of athleticism and uniqueness to one of the most popular models in Mercedes-Benz’s rich product portfolio.”
Technical Specs of the new C Class
| Performance Data | C 300d AMG Line | C 220d Progressive & Prime |
| Cylinder arrangement/number | 4/in line | 4/in line |
| Displacement | 1950 cc | 1950 cc |
| Power | 180 kW (245 hp) at 4200 rpm | 143 kW (194 hp) at 3800 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 500 Nm at 1600 – 2400 rpm | 400 Nm at 1600 – 2800 rpm |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 5.9 s | 6.9 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Transmission | 9GTRONIC |
9GTRONIC |
2018 C-Class comes equipped with a new and powerful BS VI engine: the four-cylinder OM 654 diesel power train in the C 220 d and the C 300 d AMG Line. Stay tuned to Exhibit Magazine for a detailed review of the same!
