Mercedes M-Class
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Saturday, March 24, 2012Overview of Mercedes M-Class
Mercedes India has finally launched the much-awaited 2012 model of M-Class in India today (15th May, 2012). It is available in two variants and prices start from Rs. 59.6 lakhs. Both variants are powered by V6 diesel engine which is mated to 7-speed automatic gearbox.
Engine of Mercedes M-Class
- 2997cc V6 diesel engine BlueEfficiency
Mercedes M-Class comes with only one engine option: 2997cc diesel engine BlueEfficiency. It generates maximum power of 254 bhp at 3600 rpm with maximum torque of 619 nm at 1600 rpm. The engine is mated to 7G-tronic automatic transmission. It also features all-wheel drive with electronic traction system.
Variants of Mercedes M-Class
Mercedes M-Class is available two variants:
- ML 350 CDI BlueEfficiency (CKD version)
- ML 350 CDI AMG (CBU version)
The 2012 model of Mercedes M-Class was launched in India at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi in January, 2012. The first person to own this awesome SUV was none other than Farhan Akhtar. It is also available with option of AMG alloys an body kit at an extra cost of 6.4 lakh rupees.
Price of Mercedes M-Class
- ML 350 CDI BlueEfficiency (CKD version) - Rs. 59.6 lakhs
- ML 350 CDI AMG (CBU version) - Rs. 66 lakhs
Performance Figures of Mercedes M-Class
- 0-100 kmph – 7.4 seconds
- Maximum Speed – 224 kmph