Popular Mercedes Models in India

Posted by Reah Gupta
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Dec 27, 2019
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Driving a luxury car is an incredible experience by itself. Characterised by their smooth and comfortable driving experience, owning a luxury car is in the bucket list of just about any auto enthusiast. In India, the luxury automobile market is pioneered by the Mercedes Benz brand. This German luxury automobile company came to India in 1994, and has over the decades become one of the most trusted vehicle brands of the nation. 

Till 2018, Mercedes Benz India had sold more than 100,000 cars in India. Here are some of the most popular and prominent Mercedes vehicles that have been sold in India over the years:
 
  • E-Class W124: The first mid-size sedan of Mercedes came to India in 1995, and was classified under its E-Class models. This sedan became hugely popular for its premium build quality, as well as state-of-the-art engineering. People can even find E-Class W124 that has clocked more than 10 lakh km, but has the capacity to run perfectly. The more contemporary E 250D and E 200 models of Mercedes share quite a bit of similarities with its legendary W124.

  • S-Class W220: 2000 marked the entry of the classy and stylish W220 S-Class in India. This Mercedes car price in India back then was Rs 65 lakh, and it boasted of providing the car owners with truly their money’s worth. W220 featured facilities like keyless access, ventilated seat, as well as the ‘pre-safe' safety tech of Mercedes. 

  • C-Class W203: Launched in 2001, this car became extremely popular in India in just a short while. W203 was designed to make premium class luxury cars accessible to a wider audience. During the 2001 period, C-Class W203, in fact, accounted for almost half of the Mercedes vehicles sold in the nation. 

  • SLK-Class R171: This second gen Mercedes roadster came to India in 2004. Mercedes SLK was quite aggressive and macho looking, and carried a number of innovative techs for that time. This Mercedes vehicle was among the sportiest cars offered by Mercedes back then, and hence gained quite a bit of popularity among young car buyers. 

  • Mercedes SLS AMG: Mercedes Benz India began to introduce its AMG performance cars around the 2010 period, the most notable one among them being the grand SLS AMG. This was the very first bespoke model of the performance cars of Mercedes in India. The Mercedes SLS AMG had an impressive .3-litre V8 N/A motor and provided a top speed of more than 300 kmph. The iconic gull-wing doors of this vehicle were additionally one of its best attractions.

  • S-Class W222: In the year 2014, the Mercedes S-Class W222 marked its debut in the Indian market. This model was best known for featuring new-age technological features like the Magic Body Control adaptive suspension. 

  • GLC-Class X253: This GLC model was the vehicle that got the ball rolling for Mercedes in India when it came to SUV. The GLC provided the buyers with a strong and efficient package of right engine options, impeccable looks, and cutting-edge features. 

In addition to the above-mentioned models, Mercedes E-Class LWB W213 launched in 2017 in India also became quite popular. Details about the various current Mercedes models present in India can be found on the website of any of the authorised dealers of this brand, along with diverse Mercedes car prices.
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