Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI in December and Mercedes-Benz B-Class in Auto Expo?

Mercedes-Benz India is believed to launch an entry level Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel (E220 CDI) in the month of December. The growing demand for diesel cars has triggered even top-end luxury cars makers to offer a variety of range in diesel segment. The entry level diesel variant Mercedes-Benz E-Class Elegant 220 CDI priced at an approximate Rs 38.26 lakh will help Mercedes garner more numbers with its low price.

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A 2148 cc four cylinder diesel will be used with automatic transmission. Since prices will be boiled down, the equipment and accessories list will also shrink in Mercedes-Benz E-Class Elegant 220 CDI. The new and low priced variant will pose threat for the new Audi A4 2.0 TDI Multitronic and BMW 5 Series 520 d. Audi India has recently announced its target of selling 7,500 units in 2012 and swap Mercedes-Benz's position which is ranked second at present in luxury cars in India.

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Another wagon from Mercedes-Benz fleet is Mercedes-Benz B-Class MPV is expected to hit Indian shores by next year. The company is likely to showcase the cheapest Mercedes-Benz car i.e. B-Class at the Auto Expo in January 2012. Mercedes Benz B Class price in India can be Rs 25 lakh. Mercedes Benz will gauge the reaction of the visitors and clientele in the event to decide the final configuration for launch which can take place by mid-2012. As the Mercedes Benz B-Class is a family MPV, it can be deduced that Mercedes Benz will not offer heavy-weight performance under the bonnet.