Mercedes-Benz launched the C 250d in India today priced at INR. 44.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune), this is actually the third car which will join the C-Class lineup in India apart from the already available C 200, the C 220d and the more powerful offering the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S.

The C250d has also won the prestigious ’World Car of the Year’ award and is definitely the fastest and most powerful car of its segment. With the introduction of the new C 250 d Mercedes also introduces the 9G-TRONIC transmission for the first time with the C-Class.

Under the hood the new C 250 d is powered by 2, 143 cc, twin turbocharged motor which is actually capable of producing about 201 Bhp of peak power at 3,800rpm and an impressive 500 Nm of torque in between 1600-1800 rpm. This engine help the new C-Class to accelerate from 0-100 km/h mark in 6.7 seconds and also helps it to reach reach a top speed of 247 km/h mark. Apart from the new 9 speed auto transmission the C-Class also features Garmin MAP PILOT, ambient lighting, all LED Intelligent Light System and PARKTRONIC amongst the few mentioned features which actually makes the new C-Class a luxury sedan which is an amalgam of power, style, comfort along with safety.

In terms of safety features the new C Class gets ABS, BAS, ESP, ASR, Hill Start Assist, etc.. It even gets Attention Assist features as well which warns the driver when it detects signs of drowsiness in steering behavior. Apart from all that the new C250 d will sit on top of the lineup and also features new stylish 17 inch twin spoke light alloy wheels on its exterior and ambient lighting system as standard feature inside the cabin.

Mercedes recently added a new cabriolet to their lineup which actually joins the other open top offering including the flagship S-Class cabriolet, the SLC and the SL class. The specialty of these cabriolets lays in their elegant styling and offcourse their classic fabric soft top. The C-Class cabriolet which actually is the entry level premium cabriolet offering from Mercedes actually promises to offer an amazing open top driving experience throughout the year as well.

The new C-Class Cabriolet is the new entry level model which brings out the German auto makers design philosophy, sensual purity as well as their new definition of contemporary luxury. It may look close to their recently launched C-Class Coupe but you can expect the soft top to add a new refinement level inside the cabin once you actually close it, but you can actually also open the soft top to actually take the fun of open air driving.

Under the hood the C-Class Cabriolet also gets plenty of drivetrains option as well, these drivetrain options includes a total of six petrol engines and two diesel engines. All the drivetrains also comes equipped with ECO start/stop function along with 4MATIC range as well which actually makes driving fun be it any season and also any terrain. The drivetrains are further paired to new 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. Apart from all that the new C-Class Cabriolet also gets a stiff yet lightweight construction which involves high proportion of aluminum. It even gets an optional AIRMATIC air suspension which was first introduced on the new flagship S-Class.

Mercedes Benz recently showcased their new C-Class Cabriolet at the 2016 Geneva Motor show and we are providing you all the information which is available about this car at this moment.

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On 29th February 2016 Mercedes Benz welcomed a new car to their lineup to fill the gap which was there. Now with the introduction of the new Mercedes C-Class Convertible they have the not one not two but a total of four new cars convertibles added to the lineup. These cars include the new SLC, S-Class Convertible, the new SL-Class and offcourse the newly introduced C-Class Convertible.

So in this video you can watch the entire event where the new four seat convertible premiered on the Mercedes-Benz Media Night on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show. The C-Class Convertible also gets a fully automatic soft top which just takes 20 seconds to close or open and can be operated upto speeds of 50 km/h. The car also promises a smooth ride from its optional AIRMATIC air suspension setup which was first introduced with the new S-Class.

Under the hood the C-Class Convertible gets all the engines carried over from the C-Class delivering a power range from 156 Hp to 367 Hp. The engines are paired to a smooth working 9G-Tronic transmission. The car was also able to achieve impressive efficiency figures from its lightweight construction and efficient drivetrains. It even has a benchmark drag coefficient of just 0.28.

The C-Class just like any other car of its class gets plenty of driver aid as well including the Distronic plus, steering assist and stop and go pilot. Now the interesting part was that along with the standard C-Class Convertible Mercedes also decided to introduce the Mercedes-AMG C 43 Cabriolet as well which has been built by their performance brand AMG.

Mercedes is perhaps the only brand who still offers so many cabriolets and Roadsters.Their ranges from smart fortwo cabrio to their flagship Cabriolet offering the S-Class Cabriolet.

We will be providing a full review of the car soon.

BMW has introduced their latest 3 series recently and it has been crowds hot favorite for a long time now but keeping up with the competition has become tough even for this new 3 series because it has to face some really tough competition from some renowned players of the game like Mercedes C-Class and the new generation Jaguar XE.

In this video you can watch Auto Trader reviews all the three cars at once and gives us an idea of whichg car still dominates the segment.

All these cars used for this review are the diesel variants. When it comes to performance surely none of the sedans here disappoints. Considering their size and drivetrain the BMW 3 Series can sprint from 0-100 km/h mark in 7.8 seconds while the Jaguar XE does the same in 8.2 seconds while the Mercedes Benz C Class sedan is the slowest of the trio and achieves the same in 9.7 seconds.

Talk about dimension and the shortest car of the trio is the 3 series while the second position is occupied by the Jaguar XE but the longest sedan in its segment is the C-Class. Now all of them are practical cars here and thus boot space is also very much important for the buyers and the sedan which provides the biggest boot space is definitely the new C Class which also happens to be the longest sedan here.

The 3 series was already one perfect car so what BMW focused on was more interior room and comfort of the passengers. The 3 Series which was tested here only has a 2.0 Liter diesel unit under its hood which pumps a healthy horsepower.

To keep up their incredible form, Mercedes-Benz has launched one of the AMG variant of the C-Class sedan in India. The car launched is the C 63 S. This is the most powerful of the AMG cars from the C-Class family. It also won the title of the 2015 World Car of the Year. This also happens to be the tenth AMG to be launched in India.

The sedan gets AMG specific exterior and interior changes. A few customization options are also available which sets it apart from the regular C-Class. The AMG C63 S is also loaded with comfort and convenience equipments and safety features.

The C 63 S is powered by a V8 biturbo engine from the AMG GT. It produces 510 hp and 700 Nm of torque. It is mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. The car is also equipped with a sports exhaust system. while the AMG DYNAMIC SELECT allows you to choose between different driving modes. The AMG C 63 S can accelerates from a standstill to a 100 kmph in just 4.0 seconds and its top speed is electronically limited to 250 kmph. The car returns 11.9 kms to a litre of petrol.

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S will cost you INR 1.3 crores (ex-showroom, New Delhi) and it will compete against the BMW M3.

Last year Mercedes Benz announced that they are working on new nomenclature system for naming their cars. It seems they have introduced the system already, as we have seen in some Mercedes cars. Usually, the C, E and S class cars are coming up with this new naming pattern, where diesel cars comes with a ‘d’ letter in the badge instead of CDI.

For example, if S 350 will be called S 350 d, instead of S 350 CDI. This new pattern in naming badges is applicable only in diesel segment strictly although. The petrol powered cars remain same.

We have seen this nomenclature pattern in the BMW vehicles, now Mercedes seems to follow the same way in India like their German competitor. They have a plan for new naming pattern for their fleet of electric cars and natural gas powered cars too. In that case, electric cars will come up with a letter ‘e’ and the CNG powered cars will come with a letter ‘c’. Fuel cell cars will come with ‘f’ word in their name, while the hybrid cars will come with a letter ‘h’. The new naming pattern seems to have begun in India, and we guess, soon the entire fleet of diesel cars will come up featuring new nomenclature.

Mercedes-Benz is on a roll right now. After launching the C-Class Coupe, the company launched the performance version, the C 63 AMG Coupe. It will join the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and the Mercedes-AMG C 63 sedan in the C-Class line-up.

Both the C-Class Coupe and the C 63 AMG Coupe will be revealed at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA). The C 63 Coupe will be launched on 15th September 2015 and sales will begin in March next year.

Compared to the regular C-Class Coupe, the AMG performance version gets a aggressive body kit and muscular body, performance tuned new suspension and brakes and a 4.0 litre biturbo V8 engine.

The C 63 AMG is the most successful car from AMG. Since its launch in 2011, the C 63 Coupe has steadily grown to make an impact on the car market. This time, the new C 63 Coupe looks similar to the sedan from the front but the rear is completely different. It has been taken of the C-Class Coupe which takes its design cues from the larger S-Class Coupe. The car, overall, looks similar to the larger S-Class Coupe AMG.

The new 2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe is available in two variants. The normal variant and a more powerful ’S’ variant.

Mercedes-AMG has released the first official video of the C 63 AMG Coupe. The car is a performance version of Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe that was launched recently.

The C 63 AMG Coupe is powered by a twin turbo 4.0 litre V8 engine in two states of tune. The base variant has a power output of 469 hp and 650 Nm of torque. It accelerates to a 100 kmph from a standstill in 4 seconds. The more powerful ’S’ variant has a power out put of 510 hp and 700 Nm of torque. It accelerates to a 100 kmph from a standstill in 3.9 seconds. The engine is mated to AMG’s Speedshift 7-speed sports transmission and power is sent to the rear wheels. The car rides on 18 inch or 19 inch wheels.

The mechanical parts of the car are shared with the C 63 AMG sedan while the exterior resembles the C-Class Coupe that looks like a baby S-Class Coupe. The S-Class Coupe was launched in India recently whereas the C 63 AMG sedan is expected shortly. Considering that Mercedes-Benz is on an offensive in the country to capitalize on the growing luxury market, we should see the C-Class Coupe and the C 63 AMG Coupe on Indian soil soon.

This was really unexpected from Mercedes-Benz that they will be adding a new coupe to their product portfolio this year, but now that they have, this is our duty to provide you all the details of this exciting and luxurious new generation coupe which is based on the new Mercedes C-Class also known as W205 sedan.

The new C-Class Coupe internally codenamed as C205 will be replacing the existing C-Class Coupe and it can be easily identified that it belongs from the Mercedes family even if someone hides the 3 star logo placed towards the front and rear profile. The C205 carries the same styling cues that we can also noticed in some other Mercedes Coupes, including the newly launched S-Class Coupe. All the Mercedes Coupe surely has few things in common, they get short front overhang, a long hood and steep raked windshield, while the rear may not be too attractive but it surely looks bold and perhaps even inspired from the bigger S-Class Coupe.

This all new C-Class coupe comes with an array of features both as standard and also as optional. Under the hood the Coupe is offered with 4 petrol engines initially which ranges from 1.6 Litre, four cylinder unit to the bigger 2.0 Litre unit powering the C300 trim. On the other hand there are actually two diesel engines on offer as of now. The C205 is available with rear wheel drive as standard but the C350 Variant also gets the Mercedes’ 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system as an option.

According to the reports the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is set to be unveiled at the upcoming 2015 Frankfurt Motor show to be held in September but we have got almost all the details even before its official unveiling here.

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So, it’s confirmed that Mercedes Benz will be launching the all new C63 S AMG in India on September 3rd 2015. The C63 S AMG is the more powerful variant of the C-Class sedan which pumps out enough power and grunt from its V8 unit to set your heart pumping.

Mercedes-Benz surely is on a launching spree and not only they have added a couple of new products but actually also expanded their sportier AMG lineup as well. The C63 S will be the tenth model which will be included in this lineup and the eleventh model to be amongst the fifteen cars promised to be launched this year by the German premium auto manufacturer.

Under the hood the C63 S is powered by the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which has a displacement of 3, 982 cc and produces an impressive power 510 Hp in of peak power in between 5,500-6,250 rpm and 700 Nm of torque in between 1750-4500 rpm. This engine developed at the AMG centre comes paired to AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. Performance wise this sports sedan can leave many sportscars far behind, it can sprint from 0-100 km/h mark in just 4.0 seconds while the top speed is limited to about 250 km/h mark.

Mercedes-Benz entered India in 1994 and pioneered the luxury market in the country. Their attack was led by the C-Class which was launched globally in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range. The fourth generation C-Class (W205) was released at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show and is the first car to use the Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) platform. The car went on to win the prestigious 2015 World Car of the Year. In India, the car is being assembled at the company’s Pune plant and is available only as a sedan.

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We received the C-Class bit lately as compared to other International markets, first Mercedes introduced the Petrol variants back in the year 2014 and recently we got the Diesel variants. But is that all they have to offer? Certainly not the premium German Auto manufacturer surely knows how to bring smile on the faces of their Indian fans and car enthusiasts. So according to the recent reports Mercedes and their high performance oriented division AMG has decided to bring the C 63 S which is one high performance oriented variant of the recently introduced C-Class.

So many will raise the question how does this upcoming sedan with the AMG badge differ from the standard C-Class available in the market already well! Friends this definitely has a beast of an engine under its hood which also comes mated to a completely new transmission and beside the mechanical changes it also gets the AMG DNA engulfed in every bit of it which is enough to raise your testosterone level. So in short it is a beast hidden inside the shell of a C-Class waiting to be unleashed but surely the shell also received few up gradation of its own to look bit different than the standard car.

Under the hood of the C 63 S the 4.0 Litre V8 Bit turbo unit lies which produces an impressive amount of power and mammoth amount of torque, while to keep up with all that raw power and torque amount the standard 6 seed manual and the 7G-Tronic Plus Automatic transmission has been replaced with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. Besides just being powerful this is reasonably fuel efficient at the same time and consumes about 8.2 Liters of fuel per 100 km. So just imagine a car which is capable of sprinting from 0-100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds and still is one practical car which can be used daily.

The C63 S surely is one car which has many characters and it also has the good reputation in the AMG lineup of being one practical car.

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The C63 AMG is one important car in the AMG Lineup and it is based on the newly introduced C-Class. Chris Harris gets his hands on the twin turbocharged unit of the C63 AMG which produces a healthy amount of power and torque. Talking about powers let’s just tell you that this 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 motor is capable of churning out 510 Hp of peak power and a healthy 71.3 Kgm of torque.

This is perhaps the most successful AMG model available in the market and its predecessor surely won lot of hearts. In this video you can watch Chris Harris drives the car both on road and drifts it and slides on a track which many people loves to watch. Inside the cabin the AMG variant of the car looks pretty much identical to the standard C Class cabin and while you expect lot of carbon fibers and all these stuff inside it actually gets A Piano finished interior which looks pretty nice and sophisticated.

This car may not impress you much from the exterior because it looks rather sophisticated compared to the other AMG models but underneath the hood you get a beast of engine and when you are behind the steering wheel you got a massive power and torque to play with actually. This is definitely more advanced, organized and got lot of power on tap than the car it replaces and according to the video you can definitely see that this car is a better handler and uses lot less fuel too.

Enjoy the video and we can definitely inform you that this is coming to the Indian shores soon.

The wait is over and finally Mercedes Benz introduced the C220 CDI in India which is actually the much awaited diesel variant of the recently introduced C-Class. The diesel variant of the fourth generation C Class has been priced at Rs. 39.90 lakhs (ex showroom Delhi) for the Style variant and Rs. 42.90 lakhs for the Avantgarde trim (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Both the diesel variants of the C Class will be sold in the Indian market via the CBU route while at the same time Mercedes also announced that they have commenced the local production of the C-Class Petrol variants in India. The rear wheel drive C-Class diesel is powered by a 4 cylinder diesel motor which according to the report also happens to be the most fuel efficient engine in this segment promises to return fuel efficiency figures of 19.27 km/ litre, this engine comes equipped with an updated ECO Start/Stop system which helps in saving fuel. The 2.1 Litre, 4 Cylinder unit produces about 170 Ps of peak power in between 3000-4200 rpm and 400 Nm of torque in between 1400-2800 rpm and is mated to a 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission. The C220 CDI can reach the 0-100 km/h mark in 7.4 seconds and has a top speed of 233 km/h.

If you will talk about its exterior surely the new generation C Class looks matured and it is also longer, wider and also lighter than its predecessor. The exterior sports stylish looking front grille with twin louvers. While the dynamic LED headlamps along with LED taillamps surely adds more sophistication to the sedan while at the same time being practical. Take a closer look and you will notice that the new C Class borrows some of its exterior design from the bigger S Class.

Mercedes Benz will be launching the diesel variant of the C Class in India on February 11th, The C Class petrol was already sold in the market and was launched back in November, 2014 and all the units are sold in the market via the CBU route.

For all your information the C-Class sedan which will be launched here will get the 220 CDI variant which means under the hood of this upcoming diesel variant of the sedan you will be getting a 2.2 Litre, four Cylinder diesel engine which will churn out about 170 Bhp of peak power and an impressive 400 Nm of torque, expect this unit to come mated with 7G-TRONIC gearbox which will send all that power to the rear wheels. This engine will help the new C Class to reach the 0-100 Km/h mark in 7.4 seconds while it has a top speed of 233 km/h mark. This car is lighter than the previous generation car by almost 70 Kilograms and uses a lightweight construction unit and hybrid lighter shell which definitely will help improve its efficiency figures as well.

According to the report Mercedes will also introduce the top end trim with the diesel variant also just like they did with the C200 petrol variant and thus expect the interior to be loaded with some high end features that you can expect out of Mercedes Benz products, the interior will most probably get a 8.4 Inches of an infotainment display unit, it will also get a push button start and panoramic sunroof. While there is also be a high end audio system too on offer. For the safety of the drivers inside the C Class will also come equipped with rear view camera.

Expect the 220 CDI variant too to be sold in the Indian market via the CBU route and will also be priced near about 45-50 Lakhs on road. Now remember the C Class will compete directly with the BMW 3 series and the Audi A4 and soon to be launched the Jaguar XE sedan.

The month of February surely is bringing with it lots of new surprises, as we are stepping into the second month of this New Year which just like the past year too has got lot of new cars and launches waiting for the Indian car enthusiasts. This February we have got some new launches from renowned auto manufacturers like Hyundai, Volkswagen and even from some premium auto manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes Benz.

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It’s here folks! Mercedes-Benz has finally launched the new C-Class in India today. The C 200 AVANTGARDE is priced at Rs. 40.90 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), and like we already mentioned above it is only available as a petrol model as of now but Mercedes will also add the diesel models in the near future.

Mercedes-Benz will be importing the C-Class directly as of now while the locally built units will be introduced later in the year 2015 that is when Mercedes-Benz will also bring the diesel variants. The new W205 C-Class sits on the Mercedes’ new lightweight modular rear-drive MRA (Mercedes Rear-Drive Architecture) platform and also weighs almost 100 Kilograms less than its predecessor. However the new C Class also is 95 mm longer and 40 mm wider than the previous model while its overall height has also been reduced by 5 mm. The boot space too has been increased to accommodate more luggage.

The C Class is also called the baby S-Class and thus expect an impressive and premium cabin waiting for you inside. The cabin gets Burmester audio and a new and updated Mercedes COMAND infotainment system, we also need to mention here that the center console also has a touchpad interface while the entire dashboard and center console layout has been inspired from the bigger S-Class and the flow lines and the pure craftsmanship will surely attract your attention. The seats in particular are covered in full ARTICO leather lastly you also do get the 3 color ambient lighting system, Panoramic Sliding Sunroof and also newly added KEYLESS GO starting function inside just like the bigger S Class.

Mercedes has unveiled the new 4th generation C class specs and details to the World. Mercedes C class debuted in the year 1993 and since then it has been one of the most important vehicle in the Mercedes lineup. The car codenamed as W205 made its official debut at the Detroit Motor show.

Mercedes has made the exterior of the new C- Class look sportier and close the bigger S-Class. The new C Class now also has an increased dimension which resulted in more interior room at the front as well as at the rear of the car. The boot space has also increased comparatively because of its increased dimension.

The new C class will be available with three engine options including one diesel and two petrol variants. The base variant also known as C180 features a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine, the other engine on offer is a more powerful version which is powered by a 2.0-liter petrol engine. Lastly the most powerful engine of the lot on offer is the C200 BlueTEC, powered by a 2.2-liter Diesel engine. All the engines are mated to a standard 6-speed manual transmission but there is also an optional 7-speed, 7G-Tronic gearbox along with Mercedes’s 4MATIC all-wheel drive system too.

The new C class definitely looks exclusive and it even has a reduced overall weight and now comes even with a more fuel efficient engine. So without wasting any more time let’s find out all the other details of the new Mercedes C Class which will also make its way into our Indian market by the end of 2014.

UPDATE 25/11/14: Mercedes Benz launched the C-Class today in India priced at Rs. 40.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is only available with the C 200 AVANTGARDE trim.

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We already have reported earlier that Mercedes Benz will be launching their C-Class luxury sedan In India by the end of November 2014 but before its launch it was already showcased at the CeBIT Bangalore.

This also the first time that the next generation Mercedes Benz C-Class was showcased at an International IT expo because with the development and growth of IT industry CeBIT also wanted the people to know how important IT has become even in the fields of Auto engineering and also its importance and involvement for the development in the near future. The information Technology is used to develop every infotainment and connectivity application that you notice nowadays in your automobiles.

Eberhard Kern, CEO of Mercedes-Benz India said, that the Mercedes Benz customers not only expects appealing design, outstanding quality and superb performance from a Mercedes Benz products but also prefers to stay connected, entertained as well informed at the same time. He also added that the soon to be launched C-Class sedan provides an exceptional infotainments system which will also set a benchmark because it integrates the next generation telematics and IT systems. He lastly concluded by saying that Mercedes Benz is constantly practicing and implementing the latest technologies available to the World in their present and also their future products.

This car made its first appearance at the North American Auto show last year and although it is already launched in some of the other International markets but not in India yet, while other than the C-Class Merc has launched some of their other important models in India as a part of their aggressive marketing strategy.

Now finally according to some reports Mercedes will be launching the next generation C-Class on 25th November 2014 in India. The new generation C-Class is based on the lightweight modular rear-drive MRA (Mercedes Rear-drive Architecture) platform and is actually longer and wider than the previous generation sedan. The C-Class although may not be as comfortable as the more premium E or the S Class but it too promises to offer a spacious cabin wioth plenty of legroom for the rear seat passengers and all the other comforts that you would naturally expect out of a sedan of this class and caliber.

The new generation C-Class will be offered with both diesel and petrol engine options, you can expect the 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engine to power the petrol variant of the upcoming car which produces about 208 bhp of peak power and 350 Nm of torque while the diesel variant of the sedan will be equipped with a 2.2 litre four cylinder diesel engine which produces about 168 bhp of peak power and 400 Nm of torque. There will be a 7 speed duel clutch automatic gearbox on offer. In terms of looks the C-Class surely received the new styling elements that you now find in almost every other Mercedes Benz cars nowadays. It has a twin slat grille at the front with the Mercedes three pointed logo on it while the LED headlamps further add to the glamour at the front, the long front bonnet and overall low stance of the C-Class will surely attract your attention.

We haven’t received the new C Class in the Indian market yet and Mercedes has already unveiled the 2015 AMG C 63, which will go on sale in the International market from next year onward. But we did received couple of new and exciting AMG tuned cars worth mentioning take the new baby AMG for example yes! Mercedes launched the CLA 45 AMG in the Indian market which also happens to be the most affordable AMG car ever.

That said, the new AMG C 63 is the second car to step out from the AMG factory the first one being the AMG-GT which now has the Benz word dropped from its name. The new AMG tuned car uses the same 4.0 Liter V8- Bitturbo engine unit mated to a AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sport transmission which also powers the newly unveiled AMG GT sportscar but the engine will be available in two states of tune the 4.0 Liter V8 BitTurbo engine on the C 63 produces about 350 kW (476 hp) and 650 Nm of torque while the same engine has been tuned to deliver an impressive 375 kW (510 hp) of peak power and 700 Nm of peak torque on the C 63 S variant. The top speed of the AMG C 63 has been limited to 250 km/h mark. The more powerful C 63 S accelerates from 0-100km/h mark in 4.0 seconds while the standard C 63 variant does the same in 4.1 seconds. Beside the exciting performance of the engine the new C 63 also comes equipped with independent suspension setup which gets the AMG RIDE CONTROL sport suspension along with AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programmes.

Now here’s a teaser that should get some excitement flowing. After the endless spyshots, spy videos and speculation, Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed the interior of the anticipated 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, codenamed W205. And boy does it look plush.

First off, we can clearly see some design cues from the latest crop of Mercs like the new A-Class, CLA-Class and the mighty S-Class. The center console is high up which gives a dynamic feeling to the interior. Talking about design cues, they’ve taken the design handbook of the CLA-Class for the executive car’s interior. Places like the center stack, a/c vents and the look identical to svelte CLA-Class. From the S-Class’ side, we see the Mercedes COMAND control system unit making its way into the C-Class. It will also come with handwriting recognition that should make data input easier and less distracting.

The 2015 C-Class will also come with an heads-up display, Air Balance Climate Control system for the air conditioning and an insane safety feature list that most top end Mercs come with. To aid fuel efficiency, the engineers at Mercedes have manged to shave 70Kg from the previous C-Class, which may not be ground breaking but certainly an admirable feat.

So far, Mercedes-Benz has managed to keep us interested in the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class after divulging most of the specs. But, they haven’t dropped a word on its launch date nor the venue. 2014 Geneva Motor Show, perhaps? Only time can tell. For now we can tell you that this is going to be the best C-Class ever made.

The 2012 BMW 3-series that has been recently launched in India is almost guaranteed success. The new 3-series is improved in all aspects and there is no doubting its impact in its segment. The 2012 Audi A4 is basically a facelift but changes to the exterior and interior styling and to the petrol engine have given it fresh impetus. The car that is then struggling in this segment is the Mercedes C-class as both BMW and Audi have picked up their game. The 2015 C-class has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring as part of its endurance testing programme but its India launch is at least 3 years away.

Mercedes CEO, Dr Dieter Zetsche has confirmed that Mercedes would be launching 10 completely new models by 2020 which would include the CLS Shooting Brake, a competitor to the BMW X6 and the CLA. The all new S-class is on its way and so is the E-class.

Mercedes doesn’t like when people refer to the C63 AMG as just another alternative to the ubiquitous BMW M3. The manufacturer sees the C63 as one of the most serious attempt yet by AMG, their performance arm. A V8, 6.3-litre naturally aspirated engine is ‘serious’ in anyone’s vocabulary. Mercedes believes that this Rocket-propelled missile is a genuine driver’s car, rather than just a powerful, faster version of the C-class. For the latest version of the C63, AMG has focused hard on getting the dynamics right while delivering huge power and has completely redesigned the steering, brakes, suspension and even the ESP to deliver a sharper experience. This current generation C63 is also reportedly the first AMG-Mercedes designed from the ground up for performance unlike its predecessors which essentially featured "bolt on" performance modifications. The C63 AMG is priced at Rs 80,93,281 ex-showroom New Delhi.

If a reaction is well thought trough, it could have the desired result. The Mercedes C-class AMG performance edition is a reaction to the recently launched Audi S4. While the S4 has a bigger V6 engine which is otherwise not a part of the standard A4 range, the C-class AMG edition retains the same 2.2-litre engine which comes on the 250CDI. Mercedes has added an interior and exterior kit to the C-class and the sedan is priced at Rs34,62,609 ex-showroom Mumbai. "With the launch of the new C Class AMG, Mercedes-Benz aims to redefine the luxury entry level sedan segment. We are looking at expanding by launching new products and increasing network penetration," said Debashis Mitra, Mercedes-Benz India Director Sales & Marketing.

After introducing the 1.8-litre, 4 cylinder petrol engine on the Mercedes C-class in 2010, the manufacturer will now launch a super-frugal 1.6-litre petrol engine later this year. The 4 cylinder turbocharged engine is the same longitudinally mounted version of the M270 engine which will make its debut in the new A-class. Mercedes claims that this engine will have the fuel efficiency to rival diesel engines.

The 1.6-litre features Mercedes’ new Camtronic two-stage variable valve lift and the motor will produce around 125PS and there will also be a 155PS version. The engine will use Mercedes BlueDirect technologies in addition to piezo injectors, a multi-spark ignition and a turbo charging system that reduces turbo lag to an absolute minimum. There are also a balancer shafts, variable-rate water and oil pumps. The new set of injectors permit allow up to 5 injections for each power stroke and fuel is injected more accurately.

It was a landmark day for Mercedes Benz when the W204-series C-class was launched in 2007. The previous generation C-class ruined Mercedes’s hard earned reputation for quality and mechanical integrity. With the new C-class then Mercedes wanted to get back on track and make up on lost ground to the BMW 3-series and the Audi A4 which both in India and internationally had taken a big leap ahead. Mercedes left no stone unturned in the development of the new C-class and created what was then the world’s most advanced digital simulation to iron out most problems before the real-world testing began. In the years since then the C-class has lived up to Mercedes’ hopes and the sedan underwent a serious facelift and re-engineering in 2011. The manufacturer launched their first direct injection 1.8-litre petrol engine which we have reviewed earlier and the C-class is also available with two diesel engines. Prices for the C220 CDI Blue EFFICIENCY start from Rs28,56,300 and for the C250 CDI Blue EFFICIENCY start from Rs33,40,500 to Rs34,54,300 ex-showroom New Delhi. While the C250 CDI is aimed at those looking for stronger performance, the C220CDI Executive Edition is the entry level variant which competes with the BMW 3-series Corporate Edition.

The 2011 C-class sees Mercedes back to its absolute best. Not that the first two generations of the C-class were any bad, they just couldn’t match the BMW 3-series. The 2011 C-class promised better handling, smoother ride along and was beautifully styled. The premium luxury segment is booming at the moment and both Mercedes and BMW have introduced a cheaper variant of the C-class and 3-series to attract the young affluent professionals. In 2011 Mercedes bought in a refurbished variant of the C-class and also introduced the C200 CGI model. While the overall shape and form of the 3rd generation C-class remains more or less the same, the all new direct-injection turbocharged petrol engine technology (CGI in Mercedes language) - for the first time was been introduced by Mercedes-Benz in India. The CGI represents a step up in technology and prices start from Rs 30,27,900 to Rs 31,57,500 ex-showroom New Delhi.

Mercedes Benz’s C-class based DTM race car is attracting motorsport enthusiasts by the dozen at their stall at the Auto Expo. The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) or the German Touring Car Masters is a touring car racing series based in Germany with rounds held elsewhere in Europe as well. The championship started in 2000 and apart from the C-class based DTM car there is also the Audi A5 race car and the BMW M3 DTM racer.

For making a statement and letting everyone know that you’ve made it big, there is no other car in India quite like a Mercedes. Our fascination with the three pointed star remains strong and for many buying a Merc remains their greatest symbol of success which cannot be achieved by either a Beemer or an Audi. Mercedes has been present in the Indian market for a long time but their supremacy was challenged and to a big extent broken with the entry of BMW. Content with playing the waiting game when it didn’t have any competition, Mercedes now has become proactive and creative with their marketing and that’s a reason we have now started to get upgrade to their cars coinciding with international launches. The starting price for the sedan is Rs29,74,059, while the C 63 AMG is priced at Rs. 70,51,312 ex showroom New Delhi.