Merc to launch CLS 250 and E-Class Cabriolet today

Mercedes-Benz India will launch the facelifted CLS Class four door Coupe and the E-Class Cabriolet in the country today. While the Coupe will come with a 207PS, 2.1-litre 250 CDI engine, the E-Class Cabriolet gets a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine.

The Mercedes E400 Cabriolet will come to India market via CBU (Completely Built Unit) route. The vehicle is expected to be priced much higher than the locally assembled regular models. It will only come in petrol version, which suggests that the vehicle will target auto enthusiasts.

Talking about styling, the front end of Mercedes E400 Cabriolet gets massive three-pointed star at the centre of the grille, aggressive bumper with wide airdam. The grille is flanked by sharp looking LED headlamps with daytime running lamps. At the rear, the car has two piece LED tail-lamps, while the flared wheel arches have been fitted to sporty 18-inch twin 5-spoke alloy wheels.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class gets a diamond studded grille, new lighting technology and a newly-styled multi-spoke alloys. The front gets a single slat grille with large Mercedes logo. It is equipped with a new set of multibeam LED headlamps with camera control for improved visibility.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe is powered by a 2.1-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that churns out a maximum power output of 207PS and a peak torque of 500Nm. This engine is coupled to a new 9-speed automatic gearbox.

The E-Class Cabriolet comes with two doors and electric soft top that can be opened or closed at speeds under 40kmph. It is powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine that is good for 338PS of power and 480Nm of torque. The car accelerates to 100kmph from zero in just 5.3 seconds.