Mumbai, Feb 26 (UNI) Luxury Car Major, Mercedes-Benz has launched
the S-Class in India and prices for the car start from
Rs 1.33 crore (ex-showroom Delhi) for the S350 d diesel variant and Rs 1.37 crore (ex-showroom Delhi) for the S 450 petrol variant.
The new S-Class 350 d is India's first 'BS VI compliant- Made in
India, for India', vehicle with a state-of-the-art diesel engine
that meets BS VI emission norms, two years ahead of the regulation.
This engine is capable of running on currently available BS IV fuel
as well. The company's flagship model is produced at the Chakan
facility in Pune which is the only plant outside of Europe that
produces the S-Class.
In the exterior, the facelifted car differs from the pre-facelift
with its new headlamps and tail lamps along with the new front and
rear bumpers. The facelift S-Class also gets a new set of wheels as
compared to the older car. On the interior, the S-Class gets
typically well-made interiors with two new 12.3-linch high
definition screens that make up the infotainment and the central
command unit. The S-Class also gets wood options for interior trim
and leather options for the seats and the side panels. The new
S-Class even gets new seats with a new fragrance function along with
the obvious cooled, heated and massaging options.
The S-Class facelift also comes with the latest generation of
radar-based driving assistance systems that reduce the risk of
accidents and enhance the protection of occupants as well as other
road users.
Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India stated,
"True to its legacy, the S-Class has emulated its global success in
India and has had a phenomenal run in the country. To continue and
build on this success, we have introduced the new version of our
flagship saloon, which reaffirms its leadership status. This time
round, it is not just intelligent, but also responsible luxury. By
launching the first ever 'Made in India, for India' BS VI car, we
have set a benchmark among all car manufacturers to support the
Government in mitigating the rising pollution levels in the country.
The new S-Class brings together luxury, design and technology that
meet the highest standards of perfection, surpassing expectations
for a vehicle of this class."
The S-Class will be made available in both petrol and
diesel powertrains. The OM 656 engine used in the S 350 d is the
most powerful passenger car diesel engine designed by Mercedes-Benz
India; the inline-six cylinder motor delivers an output of 282 bhp
and develops 600 Nm of peak torque. 0-100 kmph is done in just 6
seconds. The new engine is also designed to comply with future
emissions legislation.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes with new inline 6 cylinder
engines
The cabin has been completely revamped and there's Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto On Offer
Over and above the multifold safety features that come as standard,
the new S-Class comes with optional safety technology: a new
radar-based driving assistance system which reduce the risk of
accidents and enhance the protection of occupants as well as other
road users, and of course, can take the strain off the driver within
the respective system limits.
The Active Distance Assist controls the distance to vehicles in
front up to a speed of 210 kmph and if necessary brakes the vehicle
with up to 50 per cent of the maximum braking power. The Active
Steering Assist speeds up to 210 kmph and helps the driver keep the
vehicle in the centre of its lane on straight stretches of road or
slight bends. The Ative Braking Assist applies the emergency braking
function which can help to avoid or lessen the consequences of
accidents with vehicles in front and pedestrians. Finally, there's
Blind Spot Assist which can warn the driver of vehicles in the blind
spot during a lane change.
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