Mercedes-Benz launches made in India C 220 CDI at Rs 37.90 lakhs

Mercedes-Benz India rolled out the locally assembled C 220 CDI sedan from its Chakan manufacturing facility in Pune. It is available in two variants -- C 220 CDI Style at Rs 37.90 lakhs and Rs 39.90 lakhs for the C 220 CDI Avantgarde (both ex-showroom, Delhi, prices). The local production of the sedan has started three months after the C-Class diesel made its debut in India. The C 220 CDI will now be available in all Mercedes-Benz dealerships across India.

Mercedes-Benz India has managed to increase the localisation content in the new C 220 CDI to 60 per cent. According to the German car maker, the local production of the C 220 CDI underlines Mercedes-Benz’s continuous efforts in creating excellence in manufacturing from India and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the government.

At the launch, Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO, Eberhard Kern said, "With the local production of the new C 220 CDI and in tune with its 'Make-in-India' commitment, Mercedes-Benz India has now an increased localisation content of 60 per cent in this car."

Kern added,"We are glad to commence the local production of the C 220 CDI and are confident that we will be able to cater to the increasing demand of this world winner for our discerning customers.

Mercedes-Benz also announced the launch of the 'Corporate Star Lease programme'. "We have launched the 'Corporate Star Lease' product, a dedicated leasing solution from Mercedes Financial Services that will bring immense value for our potential corporate customers," Kern said.