April 28, 2022
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class production begins
Mercedes-Benz India, India’s largest luxury carmaker, has announced the production of the new-generation C-Class at its Chakan plant in Pune, Maharashtra. Often regarded as the Baby S-Class, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a very popular sedan in India. It was first introduced in the Indian market in 2001 and till date, more than 37,000 C-Class have been sold in the country. It will be the company’s second launch for 2022, the first one being the Maybach S-Class.
The new-gen Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be launched in India on May 10, 2022. Pre-bookings for the same are already open for existing Mercedes-Benz customers till April 30, 2022.The other prospective buyers will be able to book the new C-Class from May 1, 2022, by paying a token amount of Rs 50,000.
Global debut : The new-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class made its global debut in February last year and it is said to be the most advanced C-Class ever. It gets a host of cosmetic updates, mechanical changes and hi-tech features over its predecessor. In India, the company plans to offer the C200, C220d, and C300d variants of this luxury sedan.
Features : The new 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be offered with a 197 hp 2.0-litre turbo petrol motor (C200), a 194 hp 2.0-litre diesel engine (C220d), and a 245 hp 2.0-litre oil-burner (C300d). All the engines will be paired with a 9-speed automatic gearbox and they will get Mercedes’ 4Matic four-wheel-drive system as well.
To compete with :Upon launch, it will rival the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Volvo S60, etc.