Mercedes Benz India has launched the 2022 C-Class at a starting price of Rs 55 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom, India) in the country. Being introduced with one petrol and two diesel engines in a total of three trims namely C 200, C 220 d and C 300d, it has already bagged 1000+ confirmed bookings even before going on sale which is the highest ever for a single company model in India. The 2022 Mercedes Benz C-Class waiting period has gone upto 2-3 months while the fifth-generation (W206) sedan is the most advanced C-Class ever to be launched in the Indian market.
The 2022 Mercedes Benz C-Class comes with a longer wheelbase which translates into more legroom, headroom, shoulder and elbow room for rear passengers. It is available in three paint schemes namely Obsidian Black, MANUFAKTUR Opalite White Bright and Cavansite Blue. In addition, the C 200 and C 220d variants can also be availed in three more colors in the form of Mojave Silver, High-Tech Silver and Selenite Grey. Based on MB’s design philosophy of 'Sensual Purity', the sedan rides on 17-inch black-colored light-alloy wheels. The range-topping C 300d variant is equipped with 18-inch black-colored AMG light-alloy wheels and Digital Lights as standard features.
The C 200 and C 220d variants get Black open-pore aluminum lines wood trim while the top-end C 300d boasts of Metal-weave trim. Being dubbed as 'baby S-Class', it comes loaded with a plethora of bells and whistles in the form of latest generation MBUX NTG7 with "Hey Mercedes" powered by AI, Dual-zone THERMATIC automatic climate control, Premium plus Ambient Lighting, Panoramic sliding sunroof, Extensive personalization & biometric authentication, Wireless smartphone integration with Over the air (OTA) updates, Hi-resolution 11.9-inch central display with LCD Touchscreen, Car-to-X communication technology with cloud connectivity and 5 different hazard warnings for Rains, Skidding, General Warning, Accident and Winds.
Mechanically, the 2022 Mercedes Benz C-Class is offered with one petrol and two diesel engines which are assisted by a 48V Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). It is the first ever diesel engine to come with ISG. The C 200 variant is powered by a 1496cc petrol engine which develops top power of 204 bhp and peak torque of 300 Nm while having a mileage of 16.90kmpl. On the other hand, the C 220d gets a 1993cc diesel motor with max power of 200 bhp and highest torque of 440 Nm, returning 23kmpl of fuel economy while the C 300d derives power from a 1993cc turbocharged diesel engine with power output of 265 bhp, torque delivery of 550 Nm and fuel efficiency of 20.37kmpl. The ISG delivers additional power of 20 bhp and up to 200 Nm torque in all three variants while 9G tronic automatic transmission comes as standard.
Below is the 2022 Mercedes Benz C-Class price (variant-wise):
1) 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 - Rs 55 Lakhs
2) 2022 Mercedes Benz C 220d - Rs 56 Lakhs
3) 2022 Mercedes Benz C 300d - Rs 61 Lakhs
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