Based on strong demand for the most luxurious sedan in the world, Mercedes-Benz India launched the CKD unit of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class in India at a starting price of Rs 1.62 crore for the 2021 S-Class S 450 4MATIC and Rs 1.57 crore (both prices ex-showroom, India) for the 2021 S-Class S 350d. Previously, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class retailed at Rs 2.17 crore for the S 450 4MATIC and Rs 2.19 crore (both prices ex-showroom India) for the S 400d 4MATIC in the country. Till now, the new S-Class has been sold in the country as a CBU model, but since its launch earlier this year, the Indian arm of the German carmaker received an overwhelming response for the 2021 World Luxury Car of the Year winner, and so, the company will now locally produce the saloon from their Chakan plant in Pune.
Visually, India assembled S-Class will retain all the styling elements from its CBU sibling with fresh elements including a new grille with three horizontal slats, sleek LED headlamps, and offered with the latest Driving Assistance 5.0 feature with enhanced functions. The Indian-made new S-Class will also get the NTG7 MBUX system. In terms of security, apart from the PIN, the user can also use fingerprints and voice recognition. The interior gets Nappa leather upholstery with a diamond cross stitch that accentuates the premium appeal of the new S-Class. The entertainment of the passengers is handled by a Burmester 4D surround sound system, with 15 speakers and 8 resonators.
Power in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450 4MATIC comes from a 3.0-litre, in-line 6-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that develops 367bhp and 500Nm of peak torque, while the 2021 S-Class S 350d from its 2,925cc in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine produces 286bhp and 600Nm of peak torque. Both engines come paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels. The petrol unit accelerates from standstill to 100kmph in 5.1 seconds, whereas the diesel variant does the same sprint in 6.4 seconds, with top speed limited on both cars to 250kmph.
News Credit: India Today
