Mercedes-Benz India has introduced the new C-Class diesel range that comprises the C 220 d Progressive, C 220 d Prime and the C 300 d AMG Line. The company has for the first time introduced BS VI diesel power train in the C-Class: The four-cylinder OM 654 diesel engine powers the C 220 d and the C 300 d AMG Line. The car is now in its fifth generation.
The New C 220 d Prime is priced at Rs. 40.00 lakh, C 220 d Progressive is Rs. 44.25 Lakh, C 300 d AMG line is Rs. 48.50 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
The new C-Class was launched by Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India. The OM 654 engine featured in the C 300 d AMG Line and the C 220 d, delivers more output as well as reduction in the noise and vibration characteristics.
The C300 d inherits the sporty character of the AMG Line exterior, with specific adjustments to the front and rear aprons and new Multibeam LED headlamps. The new model has about 6,500 parts changed over its pre-facelift version, with almost 50 percent changes from the initial C-Class range. The interiors of the new C-Class have been enhanced with a new 10.25-inch media display screen and new generation telematics which includes NTG 5.5 The new C-Class also comes with a new body colour option - Mojave Silver
The C-Class remains one of the most successful product in Mercedes-Benz’s portfolio: more than 30,500 units are on the Indian roads.
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.
Technical specifications of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Performance Data
C 300d AMG Line
C 220d Progressive & Prime
Cylinder arrangement/number
4/in line
Power
245 hp at 4200 rpm
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 sec
6.9 sec
Top speed
250 km/h
240 km/h
Transmission
9GTRONIC
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