Mercedes-Benz's new B-Class car Launched at Rs 22.60 lakh

Mercedes-Benz's new B-Class car Launched at Rs 22.60 lakh

LUXURY car maker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday launched the new generation diesel engine-equipped version of the B-Class car.

The price of the new B-180 CD] Style (Diesel) is fixed at Rs 22.60 lakh, ex-showroom Mumbai.

"With the B-Class we have pioneered the luxury tourer segment in India and the launch of the B-Class diesel will further enhance the options for the new-age customers who aspire to own a luxury brand." Mercedes-Ben/ India Managing Director and CEO. Eberhard Kern (old reporters after the launch here. This new vehicle targetied successful professionals in corporate sector and the second generation entrepreneurs. Kern said. The company hoped that the response for the B-Class Petrol launched last year was encouraging and expected that the new B-CIass diesel would add to the demand of the car. "We have seen a substantial demand for our new generation cars like the B-Class Petrol and the A-Class in India and the B-Class Diesel is a step ahead." Kern said. Globally, the B-Class lias been a runaway success within the first few months of its launch. It is the first of Mercedes-Benz's new generation cars, and boasts the extremely sporty design coupled with 7G-DCT. dual clutch transmission with paddle shift in combination with a multi-function steering wheel.

The company claims that the B 180 CDI diesel engine is cleaner, more efficient and more powerful and ensures increased fuel efficiency and reduced C02 emissions. " The B-Class Diesel has a 50-litre lank capacity and an impressive mileage of 18.98 KMPL.