Mercedes-Benz, German luxury car maker, pulled off the curtains from its much hyped model, ML 250 CDI, in the Indian auto industry on October 10, 2012 amid great buzz. The newly launched model happens to be a trimmed down version of ML350. This new Mercedes-Benz Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has been assimilated with a smaller engine and is tagged with a price of Rs 46.5 lacs, ex-showroom Delhi.
Since ML250 is a smaller version of the ML350 CDI, it has been equipped with a 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel powertrain, which has a displacement of 2143 cc. The maximum power churned out by the engine of ML250 stands at 203 bhp at 4200 rpm with a highest torque of 500 Nm at a fairly low 1600-1800 rpm. On the other hand, called as the third generation model, ML 350 CDI is equipped with a more powerful 3 litre V6 TDI engine.
Considering the performance of newly launched model, Mercedes-Benz ML250 swiftly glides from 0-100 kmph within a span of 9 seconds and further clocks a top speed of 210 kmph. Along with a decent output and pick-up, the model delivers impressive fuel economy as it covers a distance of 15.26 kmpl.
The model comes with standard 18-inch ten spoke alloys wheels, which will enable it to carve a special image on roads. With a wheelbase of 2915 mm, the model has an overall length of 4808 mm, width of 1906 mm and a height of 1796 mm.
Prior to the launch of a new model in M-Class series, the auto maker recently introduced the Sport edition models in C-Class and E-Class series in the Indian auto market. With the launch of new models, the company is planning to drive in some decent volumes in the country before the end of fiscal 2016. Besides, the expansion plans further states that the car maker will place around 40 per cent of its product portfolio within Rs. 25 lacs category in the coming 5 to 10 years.
All these aggressive attempts are made by Mercedes-Benz in order to regain its leadership position from the compatriot BMW, which it lost to the latter in 2009. Industry experts believe that the launch of new models around festive season will surely help the company to garner a strong hold on the luxury car market of the Indian auto industry.
