Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI launched in India at Rs. 76.50 lakh

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, has launched is the facelifted CLS-Class in India.

The 4-door coupe is available as a CLS 250 CDI. It is powered by 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine that puts out 201 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. The engine has an Eco start/stop function and is mated to a 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission, which can be operated by paddles mounted behind the steering wheel. The gearbox has economy and sport modes, which can be used to alter the shift characteristics.

The facelifted CLS has a bold diamond radiator grille, new front bumper with larger air ducts, LED headlamps with Active Multibeam technology and integral daytime running lights, new 10-spoke alloy wheels, and darkened LED tail lamps with adaptive intensity.

Coming to the interiors, the CLS gets a multifunction, three-spoke steering wheel, leather seats with memory function, a free-standing 8-inch display screen for the infotainment system. The controls for the seat adjustment are finished in chrome.

The CLS 250 CDI is equipped with navigation, telephone, Harman Kardon audio, video and internet. Mercedes-Benz India has introduced Mercedes-Benz Apps with the COMAND Online system. Safety features include airbags, ABS, ESP, ASR, hill-start assist, attention assist, parking assist and adaptive high beam assist among others.    

The CLS 250 CDI is priced at Rs. 76.50 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It will compete against the Audi A7 and BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.