2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launched at Rs 40.9 lakh Ex-Delhi

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2015 C-Class (W205) at Rs 40.9 Lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi).

The C 200 petrol AVANTGARDE is the only model available in India for now. It is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine that produces 181 bhp @ 5,500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque from 1200-1400 rpm. The power is directed to the rear wheels via a 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission.

Mercedes-Benz claims the C 200 will manage the 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds. The top speed is 235 km/h and the claimed fuel economy is 14.74 km/l. The car also gets the "AGILITY SELECT " drive experience switch. This enables drivers to choose between Comfort, Economy, Sport, Sport+, or Individual drive modes.

The new C-Class features a completely new design that resembles the W222 S-Class. The interior has gone through a complete redesign as well. The feature list includes front power seats with the memory function, 3 zone automatic climate control, a push button start and ambient lighting with 3 colour settings. The C 200 AVANTGARDE also features a 13 speaker Burmester sound system, a touch pad to use the infotainment system and a panoramic sunroof. Safety features include 7 airbags, PRE-SAFE, Attention assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill start assist, ESP, ASR, BAS & ABS.

The new C-Class will be initially sold in India as a direct import. Local production is expected to begin around March 2015. Mercedes-Benz will launch the diesel variant around the same time. The 2015 C-Class will rival the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series in India.