Mercedes GLC Celebration Edition launched at Rs. 50.86 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has launched a special edition of the GLC to mark the 70th anniversary of India's independence. The Celebration Edition of the GLC 220d is priced at Rs. 50.86 lakh while that of the GLC 300 costs Rs. 51.25 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Mercedes-Benz has also introduced a new exterior colour option - Designo hyacinth red, which will be available across the GLC range. The GLC Celebration Edition gets a chrome trim on the front bumper, faux air vents and tail gate. It comes with gloss black ORVM housings and LED logo projectors on exit lamps as standard. Inside, the special edition gets sports pedals in a stainless steel finish and Garmin navigation system. 

Mechanically, the GLC Celebration Edition remains unchanged. It is offered with a 1,991cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine which produces 241 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 370 Nm @ 1,300 - 4,000 rpm. The diesel unit on offer is a 2,143cc engine which makes 168 BHP @ 3,000-4,200 rpm and a peak torque of 400 Nm @ 1,400 - 2,800 rpm. Both engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox.