Mercedes-Benz has launched the ‘Night Edition’ of the A-class and the B-Class Indian line up. Both the series are the most affordable offerings from the German carmaker in India and this special edition will be limited to 100 units of each. Also, Mercedes is offering the Night Edition at a lower price than the outgoing variants of A-Class and B-Class.
Find the prices of special edition variants below here (all prices are ex-showroom, Pune) -
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Night Edition
A 180 Petrol - INR 27.31 Lakh
A 200 d Diesel - INR 28.32 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Night Edition
B 180 Petrol - INR 29.34 Lakh
B 200 d Diesel - INR 30.35 Lakh
Since it is just an additional edition, the updates are limited to the aesthetics of the cars. On the outside, the noteworthy updates include blacked painted wing mirrors, black hubcaps and company’s signature dual slat diamond grille with blacked-out air dams. Moreover, it gets a new 17-inch, five-spoke alloys wheels and a chrome tipped dual-exhaust pipes.
The interior remain identical to that of the outgoing models. And the highlights of the cabin include ‘ARTICO’ artificial leather, electrically operable seats, and an eight-inch smart infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
Commenting on the latest launch, Roland Folger, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, “We are glad to remain the most preferred luxury car brand in India and we begin this year in style, by launching two products in the segment we have pioneered, ‘compact luxury’. The trendy and fashionable A-Class and B-Class ‘Night Edition’ are a synthesis of youthful design that emulates modern luxury without compromising on performance. We believe our New Generation Cars play a key role in attracting dynamic, affluent and young Indians to the brand and this success story will be further amplified by the launch of the ‘Night Edition’ variants.”
Mechanically, both the updated versions remain unchanged and continue to get power from the 1.6-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel mills. The petrol motor is good for 122 PS and 200 Nm, while the diesel engine produces the 136 PS and 300 Nm. For transmission, all the models come with Mercedes’ 7-Speed 7GTRONIC unit and feature four different driving modes - Comfort, Eco, Sport and Individual.
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