[shuvc]

So I am trying to get a perspective on this.

In the late 90s the E-class used to cost between 20-25L and now the B-class costs the same. The E costs double.

In the late 90s a Honda City used to cost 8-10L and it still costs the same !!!

[magikrider]

in terms of Quality and space and comfort, how does it compare to the C-class?

[scopriobharath]

May not be the right question before launch but still wanted to ask.

What do you guys feel - How much would the B Class depreciate in 3-4 years (Petrol Model).

I love this vehicle, but cannot afford first hand. I would look to buying this in second hand maybe. Petrol will be close to 175/- per litre around 4 years from now. I feel we should get a good deal @ 12 lacs. Thoughts.

Confused if i should post in the used car price check thread, but posting here as B-Class is yet to be launched.

[sarthakgupta]

Motorbeam reports that B-class will launch on 18th of September 2012.

Please see the quick news section (Top Right Hand Side of the following page):http://www.motorbeam.com/news/

[fz_rider]

Mercedes-Benz has launched the B-class in India with a starting price tag of Rs 21.49 lakh for the base B 180 petrol variant. While the B 180 gets 16-inch alloys, the B 180 Sport (priced at Rs 24.87 lakh) comes with 17-inch alloy wheels.
Mercedes claims the 250 cars allocated for 2012 have been sold out with deliveries taking place by end-October. Deliveries for fresh bookings will take place by January 2013 only.

[sameerg001]

Here's the link to IAB, covering all relevant info and launch details, With pics and all

http://indianautosblog.com/2012/09/m...ch-india-price

Cheers,
Sameer

[jkdas]

Mercedes Benz B Class Launched @INR 21.49 lakhs !
http://motoroids.com/news/mercedes-b...nr-21-4-lakhs/

Mercedes Benz India had first showcased the B Class in India in July. The German car maker has now launched the car for a starting price of INR 21.4 lakhs. The new car has initiated the Sports Touring Car segment in Indian four wheelers market.

The petrol engined B class for India has been launched in two variants:

-B 180 (INR 21.49 lakhs)

-B 180 Sport (INR 24.87 lakhs)

(All prices Ex Showroom, New Delhi)

Both these variants are powered by a 4 pot 1.6 litre petrol motor with forced induction and power rating of 122 hp-200 Nm. The engine has been mated to a 7 speed automatic transmission.

[aditya101]

Mod Note : Please continue the discussion on the launch thread. Thanks

Originally Posted by scopriobharath

What do you guys feel - How much would the B Class depreciate in 3-4 years (Petrol Model).

Thumb rule: All cars depreciate to half their value in 5 years. I believe this ratio is slightly more in expensive vehicles (i.e. they are likely to loose more of their value).