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Mercedes-Benz launches new CLS-Class Coupé and E-Class Cabriolet
New Delhi, March 25
Luxury automobile
manufacturer Mercedes-Benz launched on Wednesday two of its specialty
cars -- the new CLS-Class Coupé and the E-Class Cabriolet.
The
luxury automobile manufacturer launched the new E 400 Cabriolet at
Rs.78.50 lakh and the new CLS 250 CDI Coupé at Rs.76.50 lakh
(ex-showroom Delhi).
The company said the launch of the two new
cars was in line with its '15 in 15’ strategy. The company has till now
introduced five new products in the market so far, of which three new
models were launched in March.
"This year we have already
introduced a diverse range of cars for the Indian market," said Eberhard
Kern, managing director and chief executive, Mercedes-Benz India.
According
to Kern, the CLS-Class Coupé and the E-Class Cabriolet are two of the
most attractively designed products which are fine examples of 'top of
the pyramid' product strategy.
"We are also introducing for the first time in India, Mercedes-Benz Apps," Kern added.
The company said the cloud-based Apps provide convenient access to the most popular apps and services on the internet.
In
terms of the vehicles, the four-seater Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet
is powered by a V6 turbocharged petrol engine. The car can race from 0
to 100 in a mere 5.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km per hour.
The V6 turbocharged petrol engine is coupled with a 7-speed
automatic transmission which contributes to reducing fuel consumption
and emissions.
The new vehicle sports a redesigned bumper,
radiator grille and headlamps which lend more dynamism and prominence to
the entire front section.
The car also comes with a 23.5 mm
thick three-component fabric soft top which ensures low noise level. The
fabric top can be opened and closed fully automatically in just around
20 seconds when the vehicle is moving at up to 40 km per hour.
The
interiors include an ergonomic cockpit with numerous controls and
stowage facilities on the centre console and dashboard console. The
newly-developed front seats are equipped with electric adjustment of
cushion height and backrest angles.
On the other hand, the new
CLS-Class Coupé is powered by a 4-cylinder diesel engine which is mated
with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
The Coupé's exterior comes
with a long bonnet, diamond radiator grille in black, a single louvre
painted in a matt finish, chrome-look trim element on the front spoiler
and distinctive multi-beam LED with integral daytime running lamps.
The
car's interior sports a free-standing display of the head unit with
eight-inch screen diagonal and a new steering wheel generation with
3-spoke design, and seats in leather.