2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launched in India at Rs 51 lakh (ex-showroom) – Times of India

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the all-new W206 C-Class In the Indian market at a starting price of Rs (ex-showroom). The baby S-Class is being offered with one petrol and two diesel engine options and is available in two variants. Have a look at the variant-wise price of the new C-Class –

Petrol Variants ex-showroom price Diesel Variants Ex-showroom PRice
C200 Avantgarde 55 lakh rupees C220d Avantgarde 56 lakh rupees
C300d AMG Line 61 lakh rupees

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Design and Dimensions
On the outside, the new C-Class gets new slimmer headlamps along with pointier wraparound LED tail lamps. The luxury saloon also gets a new grille that actually looks like a flipped version of the model that it replaced. The overall Curvy design language of the C-Class remains unchanged, but mercedes With a few enhancements it has managed to make it look sleeker than the previous-gen variant.

The luxury sedan is 65 mm longer than the replaced model at 4751 mm, while it is also 13 mm wider (1820 mm) and adds 25 mm to the wheelbase (2865 mm). This makes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class the largest car in its segment.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Interior & Features
The dual-tone interiors of the new C-Class take a lot of inspiration from the new S-Class. It gets the same dashboard design as the flagship luxury saloon, with an 11.9-inch MBUX touchscreen infotainment system. The car also gets a new steering wheel, a 12.3-inch fully digital driver display along with a flat-bottom unit on the sportier range-topping AMG line.

Some of the notable features on offer with the car include ADAS functions, a large electric sunroof, ambient lighting, a premium Burmester sound system, sienna brown leather upholstery, electrically adjustable front seats, dual-zone auto climate control, wireless charging, a biometric Lock included. With fingerprint scanner with personalized driver profile, car-to-X communication and more.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Engine & Transmission
Powering the new India-spec Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be three powertrains – all assisted by 48V mild-hybrid technology for increased fuel efficiency as standard. The C200 gets a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 204 PS of power and 300 Nm of torque, while the C220d uses a 2.0-litre diesel engine that produces 200 PS and 440 Nm.
The C300d gets the same 2.0-litre diesel engine as the C220d, but it is configured to generate 265 PS and 550 Nm on the top-of-the-line variant. A 9-speed automatic gearbox is standard across the range. The mild-hybrid technology with an Integrated Start Generator (ISG) system delivers 20 PS of additional power and up to 200 Nm of torque.
The German luxury carmaker claims that the C200 has a fuel efficiency of 16.9 kmpl, the C300d delivers 20.37 kmpl, while the C220d is the most fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz car in India with a mileage of 23 kmpl. Mercedes also says that both the petrol and diesel Avantgarde models can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.3 seconds, while the C300d AMG line variant will achieve the same feat in 5.7 seconds.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rivals
The new C-Class continues its rivalry with the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Volvo S60, as well as the Jaguar XE in the Indian market.