The new E 220 CDI Avantgarde trim will be equipped with all the features available on the Elegance trim, plus a seven-speed G-Tronic auto box, an Eco Stop/Start mode, a sporty three-spoke steering, new five-spoke twin alloy wheels, twin exhaust tailpipes and a 5.8-inch screen.
The new variant will be powered 4-in-line powerhouse, which produces an astounding output of 170 kW @ 3000 rpm with a torque of 400 Nm @ 1400-2800 rpm and is priced at Rs 42.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).
With high disparity between petrol & diesel prices, it makes more sense for the company to focus on the low power diesel engine. High fuel efficiency numbers is a considered a major car buying decision maker. Strangely it also affects the rich for whom it hardly matters.
The E 220 CDI is also available with a special AMG Sport edition, which comes with a body kit, black roof and special interior trim. This version also comes with a seven-speed G-Tronic gearbox. It is priced at Rs 39.16 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).
Mercedes-Benz launches C-Class & E-Class Sport Edition
With the launch of a new variant, Mercedes-Benz has discontinued the E 250 CDI and E 200 CGI variants and will be sold till stocks last. The company will also sell the E350 on made to order basis.
According to Autocar India, Mercedes may have discontinued the E250 CDI to meet the high demand for ML 250 CDI.
Mercedes-Benz is also working on a heavy facelift on the E-Class which will most likely be launched in India in 2013-14. With flagging sales, the company is trimming down options which will also benefit the dealers from heavy discounting as they need not stock cars which are not selling.
Source: Autocar India
