German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday launched the diesel variant of its C-Class sedan, priced up to Rs42.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The company has launched the C-Class diesel in two trims, the 'C 220 CDI Style' variant priced at Rs39.9 lakh and the 'C 220 CDI Avantgarde' priced at Rs42.9 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi), Mercedes-Benz said in a statement.
The diesel variants of the new C-Class will be available as completely built units (CBU) only, it added. Besides, Mercedes-Benz said it has commenced the local production of the new-generation C-Class petrol at its Chakan plant.
"With the launch of the C 220 CDI we now present the complete portfolio of the new generation C-Class to our Indian customers," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO, Eberhard Kern said.