Mercedes-Benz launches the fifth-generation C-Class in the Indian market with a starting price of ₹55 lakh. The new-generation C-Class sedan’s exterior and interior design is similar to the flagship S-Class sedan. Plus, for the first time, it gets mild-hybrid powertrain options across the range.
Mercedes-Benz is offering the new C-Class with two diesels and one petrol engine option. The entry-level C200 petrol variant comes with a new 204hp, 300Nm, 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, which replaces the 2.0-litre engine from the outgoing model.
The C-Class diesel line-up for India starts with a C220d that’s priced at ₹56 lakh; it comes with a 200hp, 440Nm diesel engine. The top-spec C300d comes with the same powerplant, however, it gets a healthy 265hp, 440Nm on tap and is priced at ₹ 61 lakh.
