Mercedes Benz launches Mercedes S400 at INR 1.31 crore

Following the launch of the GLE 450 AMG Coupe and The E-Class Edition E, Following the launch of the GLE 450 AMG Coupe and the E-Class Edition E,Following the launch of the GLE 450 AMG Coupe and the E-Class Edition E,Mercedes Benz today launched the Mercedes S400 variant of the Mercedes S-Class saloon in India. It is priced at INR 1.31 crores ex-showroom Hyderabad, and will be locally assembled at the company’s Chakan plant.

 

 

Under the hood the Mercedes S400 is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that produces 245 KW (333 hp) at 5,250-6,000 RPM and 480 Nm of torque at 1,600-4,000 RPM. The engine is mated to the 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission.

 

 

The salient features of the Mercedes S400 include ambient lighting with 7 different colours and 5 dimming levels, COMAND infotainment system, 24-speaker Burmester 3D surround sound system and massage seats. Safety systems and driving assistance technologies include 8 airbags, ESP, PRE-SAFE, Dynamic cornering control system, Brake Assist, Adaptive Brake with HOLD Function, ASR Hill Start Assist, 360 Degree Surround View Camera and an Active Park Assist.

 

 

Mercedes sells its S-Class luxury sedan in four variants – S500, S350, the VR9 certified S-Guard and the more recently launched VR10 certified Maybach S600 Guard. The S400 though is for those customers who do not want a diesel or the excessive S500 with the enormous V8.

 

The S400 competes against the other two German super luxury sedans, the BMW 7 series and the Audi A8L.