Locally assembled 2013 Mercedes E-Class rolls out

Mercedes-Benz has rolled out the first assembled units of the 2013 E-Class executive luxury sedan out of its manufacturing plant in Chakan, Maharashtra. The E-Class has been Mercedes-Benz India’s bestselling sedan and the India-made models will sport lower price tags making them more attractive.

Mercedes-Benz launched the 2013 E-Class in India on June 25, 2013 in three variants, namely, the E200 CGI (Petrol), the E250 CDI (Diesel) and a special launch edition E250 CDI priced at Rs 41.5 lakh, Rs 44.48 lakh and Rs 49.9 lakh respectively (all prices are indicative of ex-showroom Delhi). 

With the roll out of the assembled in India versions, prices have been revised to Rs 40.73 lakh, Rs 43.65 lakh and Rs 48.98 for the E200 CGI, E250 CDI and the launch edition E 250 CDI respectively (all prices are ex-showroom Pune). 

The Mercedes-Benz E 200 CGI is powered by a 2.0-litre direct injection petrol engine that develops 184PS @ 5500 rpm of power and 300Nm of torque @ 1200-4000 rpm allowing the car to go from 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. 

The diesel fuelled Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI is propelled by a 2.2 litre engine that develops 204PS @4,200 rpm and 500Nm torque @ 1,600-1,800 rpm and can power the car from 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 242 km/h. 

Mercedes-Benz claims that the new E-Class 200 CGI petrol is now 8 per cent more efficient than its predecessor with a mileage of 13.8kmpl, making it the most efficient petrol car in its class. The large 80 litre fuel tank of the E-Class ensures that the E 200 CGI petrol covers up to 1,100 km and the E 250 CDI diesel covers up to 1,380 km with a full tank of fuel.

Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, present at the roll-out stated, "Our plant in Chakan, Pune is rated amongst the best assembly plants within the Daimler world. Similarly our paint shop is a technology benchmark and second to none. The locally produced new E-Class therefore, will deliver the highest benchmarks of quality, performance and stunning design and offer optimum value for our customers. We are committed to give the best value to our discerning customers and the roll-out of the new E-Class in India within few months of its global launch underscores our dedication and customer focus."

Kern further elaborated, “The new E-Class with its blend of stunning new design idiom, pioneering Intelligence Assistance Systems, exemplary safety and comfort features, luxurious appointments and best in class modern range of infotainment systems, creates a whole new benchmark in the luxury full-size segment. With more than 2000 parts and components used, the new E-Class undoubtedly is the ‘Best E-Class ever’ and reiterates Mercedes-Benz’s prowess as the pioneers of technical innovations towards safety, design, performance and comfort. Its new emotive design reinforced with the Intelligence Assistance Systems, reaffirms the E-Class’ position as the most sought after luxury sedan in its segment."

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