Customers are desperately waiting for the ‘Made in India’ S-Class because it won’t be attracting higher import duties just like the latest-gen CBU unit does. To make the wait worth, Mercedes-Benz India is all set to introduce the localised version of the S-Class on the 7th of October. Sources even suggest that there will be minor differences in terms of features when directly compared. However, the exact details related to it will be out on the day of its launch.
Looking for a perfect luxury sedan? Check out what we can expect from the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class down below.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- ‘Made in India’ Mercedes-Benz S-Class launch on 7th October.
- To be available with flat six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.
- Will delete some features that were earlier available as standard.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Exterior & Design
On the outside, it remains similar to the imported model. The front profile of the upcoming S-Class is still expected to come with a new set of LED headlamps, reprofiled bumper and a revised chrome grille. The brand claims to offer ‘Digital light’ technology on the headlights that improve the overall visibility to a greater extent.
For now, the list of exterior shades remains the same. To be precise, the ‘Made in India’ S-Class comes with Onyx Black, Designo Diamond White, Rubelite Red, Emerald Green and Anthracite Blue. Just for a personalised experience, the potential buyers will also get to choose alloy wheels that range between 18 to 20-inches.
Interior
Interior matters and people who go for an S-Class definitely wants a lot from the interior. The latest-gen S-Class that was launched earlier used to come with a nicely laid out cabin with lots of features to focus on an unmatched luxury. Starting with the second row, it gets recliner seats with under-thigh support and separate screens for either occupant. These separate screens on the CKD unit are expected to be offered as an optional feature.
Apart from all this, it will continue to feature a sunroof, ambient lighting, 31-speaker Burmester 4D surround sound system, heads-up display and an MBUX infotainment system across all the variants.
Engine & Powertrain
The localised version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be available with both petrol as well as a diesel engine. To begin with, the 400d is expected to come powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine known for producing a massive 326BHP and 700Nm of peak torque. There’s even the 450 variant that uses a similarly displaced petrol engine. The overall output from this unit is rated at 362BHP and 500Nm while being paired to a 9-speed automatic gearbox as standard.
Interestingly, Mercedes has also decided to offer the brand’s 4MATIC four-wheel-drive system on both variants.
Alternatives
In India, Mercedes-Benz S-Class compete against the likes of luxury sedans such as BMW 7 Series, Porsche Panamera and Audi A8L. Want to learn more about the A8L. Check out all the details related to it down below.
Audi A8 L
Looking for a similar luxury sedan? Well, the new A8 L is no lesser than any of its rivals. Available with a sole 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine that churns out a massive 335HP and 500Nm, it does miss out on a diesel motor. In terms of features, Audi A8L comes fully loaded with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an all-digital instrument cluster, 8 airbags and a sunroof among others. For more details related to it click here.
Specifications
| Audi A8 L | |
| Engine | 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol |
| Power | 335HP |
| Torque | 500Nm |
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| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs.1.57 Lakhs |