New Mercedes-Benz S 350 CDI launched at Rs.1.07 Cr

Luxury car maker Mercedes Benz has launched the S-Class 350 CDI at Rs. 1.07 cores in the Indian market. The company has commenced the local production of the diesel version of S-Class from its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The 3 liter V6 engine of the new S 350 CDI is mated to a 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7 speed automatic transmission, which  produces a power of 190Kw@3600rpm, 620NM torque at 1600-2400rpm and accelerates from 0-100 in 6.8Sec at a top speed of 250km/hr. It also features Direct Select Lever with Paddle Shifters for rapid gear shifts and smooth operations.

The company has also taken an eco-friendly initiative on World Environment Day towards conservation of energy by installing a unique Roof Top Solar Plant based on the ‘Grid Tie System’. The Plant will be able to generate 150,000 units of power annually that can power up to 400 households

Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India stated that company for the first time is commencing the body manufacturing for the new S-Class and are confident with the manufacturing of the new diesel version in India. The installation of solar power plant also reiterates the companies’ commitment to achieve excellence in manufacturing by introducing environment friendly initiatives in India.

The design of the S-Class 350 CDI is enhanced by the all LED high performance sharply contoured headlamps and the panoramic sunroof. The interiors of the new S-Class 350 CDI features 7 color ambient lighting with a choice of 5 dining options, two 31.2 cm high-resolution TFT screens and a multi-function two-spoke steering wheel that  offers all controls at one go. The car has an AIRMATIC suspension, which ensures smooth ride quality. It also comes with Adaptive Brakes with HOLD function, ASR and Hill Start Assist and Active Park Assist that automatically steers the vehicle into parking spaces.