Government of India to get 55 Mercedes E-Class cars on lease

The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, has placed an order to lease 55 Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI sedans. These cars will be used for ferrying visiting foreign dignitaries comprising Head of States, Presidents and top diplomats, starting with the upcoming India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS).

The E 250 CDI is powered by a 2,143cc, 4-cylinder diesel engine that develops 201 BHP @ 4,200 rpm and 500 Nm pf torque @ 1,600-1,800 rpm. The car uses a 7-speed automatic transmission and has an ECO start/stop function.

The E 250 CDI is equipped with features such as full LED headlamps, electric sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, Artico upholstery, ambient interior lighting, cruise control, electrically adjustable seats with memory function, 3-zone automatic climate control, airbags, ABS, ESP and an Audio 20 infotainment system with a 14.7 cm screen, 6 CD changer, USB and Bluetooth connectivity among others.

Mercedes-Benz has sold more than 30,000 units of the E-Class in India since it was introduced in 1995. The company claims that it is the largest-selling luxury car model in the country.