Mumbai, 10 July 2008: Its place of prominence in the Indian luxury car segment constantly receiving newer challenges by the day, Mercedes-Benz India has decided to take the battle to its German cousins BMW and Audi with a major revamp to its executive luxury segment car, the E-class. To cope up with the changing times and cater to increasing demands of the market, Mercedes-Benz recently rolled out two new E-class variants and further extended its product range with the all-new E230 (petrol) and E220 CDI (diesel) models. 

The diesel segment in this class is gaining popularity and people have started to accept diesel cars with an open mind. This has forced Mercedes-Benz to introduce a first of its kind product in this market, the new E 220 CDI with a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder diesel motor. The diesel mill churns out 410Nm of torque at a low 2000 revs and 170PS @ 3700rpm.

One of the most popular and strong selling cars from the Mercedes-Benz India range of products, the E200 Kompressor has been replaced by the new E230. This car has a 2.5 litre V6 petrol engine mated to a 7G-tronic transmission. The new engine develops 204PS @ 6100rpm and 245Nm of torque at 5500rpm. 

"The E-Class has sold more than 10,000 units in India since its introduction in 1995. Now the product becomes even more enticing with introduction of the new Bi-Xenon headlamps in the exterior coupled with a 3-way Memory package and electrically adjustable steering wheel, all of which are now standard with the vehicle (oh how we love competition). The two new engines will further add to the popularity of the E-Class" announced Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, while speaking to the media.

The E 230 will be priced at Rs. 41.44 lakhs, (ex-showroom Mumbai.) while the E 220 CDI will make your wallet lighter by Rs. 38.99 lakhs, (ex-showroom Mumbai).