The company has launched the 1.2 and the 1.6 litre petrol versions, delaying the launch of the 1.9 litre diesel version to 2003. The top of the line 1.2 litre ELX version is priced at Rs 3.99 lakh. The 1.6 litre GTX is priced at rs 4.99 lakh.
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi.
After rolling out the S-Class at the top end of the luxury segment, the bar has been lowered a little for those aspiring to possess the car bearing the three pointed star. These will be available from May 2001. The C-Class is being positioned in the Rs 10 to Rs 20 lakh price range slot, which has been a vacant slot in the Indian market. The C-Class has two versions the C180 petrol and the C200 CDI diesel engine versions. Metallic paint, leather upholstery and automatic gearbox are available as options.