Mercedes Benz R350 launches diesel variant priced at Rs 58.9 lakh

The new Mercedes Benz R350 CDI diesel 4MATIC variant of the R-Class has been launched at Rs 58.9 lakh.

Catering to the current diesel-biased auto market, Mercedes Benz India have expanded its R-Class portfolio by introducing a diesel variant in the form of Mercedes Benz R350 CDI 4MATIC in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 58.9 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi.)

The diesel variant of the R-Class, the R350 CDI powered by a 2.9-litre V6 diesel engine now joins the existing R350 4MATIC petrol in the country. The engine comes mated to a 7G-TRONIC with 4WD transmission and returns a mileage of 11.25kmpl. The new 7-seater MPV will come with LED daytime running lights, steel chassis with air suspension system in the rear to aid comfort and improve driving dynamics. On the inside, there is said to be room for seven full-sized adults with comfortable head and elbow room. The luggage compartment is capable of holding 633 to 2,385 litters

This Mercedes Benz R350 vehicle has a four wheel drive transmission with a mileage of 11.25 km per litre, he claimed.

The four-door vehicle has a seating capacity of seven adults, while the luggage compartment is capable of accommodating between 633 and 2,385 litres, it added.

The Mercedes Benz R350 CDI gets a 2987cc V6 diesel engine mated to a 7G-TRONIC with 4WD transmission. The best bit about the R-Class however is the insides. The four-door vehicle has a wide-opening tailgate, can easily accommodate 7 full size adults, and has lots of head and elbow room for all the occupants. The versatile interior boasts a generous luggage compartment capable of accommodating between 633 and 2385 litres.

Promising an entertaining drive is the Direct-Steer system and air suspensions at the rear the R-Class offers the car-like driving pleasure of a saloon together with the flexibility of an MPV.