The much-awaited 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is all set to go on sale in the Indian market today. The company has already revealed the feature details and specifications of the new sedan for India. The sixth-gen C-Class will come in 3 variants – C200, C220d (Avantgrade trim) and C300d (AMG-Line grade only).
The outgoing model is offered in two trim levels – C200 Progressive and C220d Progressive – priced at Rs 49.99 lakh and Rs 51.72 lakh respectively. The new model is likely to be priced around Rs 5 lakh more than the outgoing model. It is likely to be priced somewhere around Rs 55 lakh to Rs 60 lakh. The AMG-Line model could cost around Rs 70 lakh.
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Engine Options
The new C-Class will come in 3 engine options. The C200 petrol gets a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 204bhp and 300Nm of torque. The diesel version gets a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine that offers two states of tunes. In the C220d, the engine produces 200bhp and 440Nm of torque. In the C300d, the powertrain churns out 265bhp and 550Nm of torque.
A 9-speed automatic gearbox will come as standard. All three engines come with a 48V mild-hybrid tech with integrated started generator (ISG) system that offers an additional 20bhp and up to 200Nm of torque. The petrol version is claimed to return 16.9kmpl, while the C200d offers 23kmpl. It is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph acceleration in 7.3 seconds. The C300d variant achieve 0-100kph sprint in just 5.7 seconds.
Features & Dimensions
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shares the cabin design with the S-Class. It features a vertically stacked 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with MBUX tech. It also gets a 12.3-inch digital driver instrument console, ADAS, connected car tech, a Burmster sound system, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable front seats, etc.
The sedan offers 3 interior colour trims – Sienna Brown, Macchiato Beige and Black with open-pore wood trim with aluminium inserts and a metal weave trim options. It comes in 6 exterior paint schemes – Mojave Silver, Salatine Grey, Opalite White, High-tech Silver, Cavansite Blue, Manufaktur Opalite and Obsidian Black.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is bigger than the previous model. It is 65mm longer, 10mm wider and has a 7mm higher ground clearance. The sedan measures 4751mm in length and 1,820mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,865mm. The wheelbase has been increased by 25mm.
