Mercedes Benz E-Class 220 d launched in India at INR 57.14 lacs

Posted on June 2, 2017

Pune, 02 June 2017: Mercedes-Benz today launched the new E-Class 220 d with its first all-aluminium four-cylinder diesel engine. The ‘Made in India’ E 220 d rolled-out of Mercedes-Benz India’s production facility in Chakan, Pune and will be available at a price of INR 57.14 lacs (ex-showroom Pune).

The E-Class is the single highest selling model for the brand in India, and this version settles in between the top ranging E 350 d diesel and the E 200 petrol in the portfolio. It promises to be a more efficient, powerful, lighter and compact vehicle, offering signature luxury specs, comfort, agile driving dynamics and low cost of ownership.

Roland Folger, MD & CEO and Piyush Arora, Executive Director-Operations, Mercedes-Benz India with the new E-Class 220 d

The in-line 2.0L 4 cylinder engine delivers a peak power output of 143 kW(194 hp) @3800 rpm and peak torque of 400Nm @1600-2800 rpm. It has a top speed of 240 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.8 secs. The OM 654 diesel engine is mated with the 9-G TRONIC 9-Speed automatic transmission and the E 220 d offers DYNAMIC SELECT Drive modes (E, C, S, S+, I) which can be activated to make the engine respond to varying drive conditions.

The exterior design elements feature LED headlamps and tail lamps, a panoramic sunroof, and 17” light alloy wheels. The rear features chrome trims, bumper inserts black diffuser-look finish and integrated tailpipe trim elements.

The interior highlights include ambient lighting with 64 colours and five dimming levels for the desired lighting mood, touch-sensitive controls on the steering wheel, electric sun blind for rear windows, 37 degree recliner rear seats, THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control and a chauffeur package with memory function.

The infotainment system has an intuitive touchpad that can be operated by finger gesture and is compatible with both Apple CarPlay™and Android Auto. For the first time in the E-Class, a high-resolution and bright display with a next-generation 12.3″ screen has been introduced.

Safety and assistance systems include ESP®, LED High Performance Headlamps, PRE-SAFE®, Parking Pilot with Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC and visual aids, adaptive brake lights and 7 airbags – including dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain airbags and knee bag for driver.

The new long wheelbase E-Class comes with affordable and convenient service packages of various age & mileages. It is offered with unlimited mileage (a first in the luxury car segment) covering maintenance related jobs and has options that can last up to 10 years from the date of sale. for a completely hassle free ownership experience.