Mercedes Benz India has launched the new CLS 250 and the E 400 in India
Mercedes Benz India today launched the new CLS 250 CDI and the E 400 Cabriolet in the Indian market. The new Mercedes CLS 250 CDI has gone on sale for INR 76.5 lakhs, while the Mercedes E400 Cabriolet retails for INR 78.5 lakhs (all prices are ex-showroom Delhi). Mercedes India also launched its new Mercedes Benz App with COMAND online, which promises to take the internet experience in Mercedes cars to the next level. This system provides access to a wide range of apps and services on the internet. Here, in this report, we have put together all the details and pics of the two new models from the Indian subsidiary of Mercedes Benz.
Mercedes CLS 250 CDI
The new Mercedes CLS 250 CDI is powered by a 2.1-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that pumps out a maximum power of 204 hp @ 3,800 rpm and a peak torque of 500 Nm between 1,600 to 1,800 rpm. The motor comes mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The car is capable of hitting 100 km/h from standstill in just 7.5 seconds. The car comes loaded to its gills with features like –
- AIRMATIC suspension (also seen on the new generation S Class)
- Multibeam LED headlamp
- Start-Stop system
- COMAND system with Mercedes-Benz apps
- 14-speaker Harmon Kardon in-car entertainment system
- PARKTRONIC active park assist
Mercedes E400 Cabriolet
Powering the new Mercedes E400 Cabriolet is a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that pumps out a maximum power of 333 hp between 5,250 to 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 480 Nm between 1,600 to 4,000 rpm. The motor comes mated with a 7G-TRONIC PLUS gearbox and can propel this cabriolet from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds. The E 400 Cabriolet’s soft top can be opened and closed in just 20 seconds at speeds up to 40 km/h.
Features list for the new E 400 Cabriolet comprises of
- Electric head restraints
- COMAND system with Mercedes Apps
- 14-speaker Harmon Kardon in-car entertainment system
- Park assist with 360-degree camera
Stay tuned to Car Blog India for more on Mercedes CLS 250 CDI and E 400 Cabriolet.