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Mercedes-Benz ML250 CDI Launched
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Mercedes-Benz has now introduced a more efficient and affordable 2.2-litre diesel model priced at Rs 45.64 lakh (ex-showroom Pune)
Piyush Arora Director Technical Mercedes-Benz India and Ralf Mungenast,
Director, International Productions, Daimler AG at the roll out of the first locally produced M-Class 250 CDI
We saw the more striking third generation M-Class return to the high end SUV spectrum earlier this year, and the three-pointed star's efforts at making the new ML-Class bolder, roomier and more efficient than ever before have not gone unnoticed.
With its top end ML350 CDI (Read : ML350 CDI Road Test) model having already caught the fancy of SUV enthusiasts with deep pockets, the Germans have now plonked a more frugal 2.2-litre twin turbo four-cylinder diesel mill into their new high tensile M-Class model, which now develops 206PS of power and 500Nm of torque.
The new M-Class 250 CDI like all models of its current generation has Bi Xenon Head lamps with LED daytime running lamps, an Intelligent Light System (ILS), an Electric Sunroof, 18” ten spoke light alloy wheels and a 7G- TRONIC PLUS transmission with 4WD among other salient features.
Safety technology features include anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Acceleration Skid Control, Brake Assist and seven strategically located air–bags that ensure the safety of its passengers upon collision/accident. An ECO start-stop function helps reduce fuel consumption and overall emissions, while driver assist features such as Attention Assist, an Electric Parking Brake and Active Parking Assist make for hassle free driveability.
Speaking at the launch of the new ML 250 CDI, Peter Honegg, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, “The M-Class 250 CDI priced at Rs. 45.64 lakhs (ex-showroom Pune) is the first M-Class ever to be offered from a local production outside Mercedes-Benz’s SUV plant in Tuscaloosa, USA. India becomes the ‘first’ market in the world to enjoy this elite status and further highlights Daimler AG’s focus and commitment on the Indian market.”
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ka
At this price its great value for money considering the 5 series and E class are in the similar range.
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vish
What is so affordable about 45.64 lakh? I am not sure why the prices of the car in india is equivalent to buying a house. I would rather invest in a real estate than this machine which has of no value. I seriously think, Benz should think about the mass india market.
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kee
Driving a car of a particular brand is a personal choice. While I may choose to drive a Ferrari and live in a smaller house, you may prefer to live in a big house and drive a Maruti 800 while still some one else may find both our choices extravagant and live in a rented house while making interest on the money he would spend on buying a car or a house. Its a free world and thankfully Indians are now spoilt for choice. If someone can afford it, I would say good on you rather than use your analogy or say the roads are useless so why buy an expensive car. Sounds like sour grapes.
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Auto Head
Mercedes Benz positions itself as a premium/ luxury car maker and hence it is not meant for the mass market. If one cannot afford it, stick to investing in real estate and continue driving budget cars - meant for the mass market.Can you imagine suggesting to Hero to make super bikes and compete with Ducati ? - This is as absurd.
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