The luxury car market in India seems to be spilling over with several new models vying for the pocket of premium...
The luxury car market in India seems to be spilling over with several
new models vying for the pocket of premium buyer. Now German luxury car
maker Mercedes-Benz has launched two of its premium products SL 350 and
GL 500 in India, priced at Rs 98.5 lakh and Rs 80.9 lakh (ex-showroom
Delhi) respectively.
It was reported that the sports car 'SL 350' is powered by a 3.5 litre
V6 engine while sports utility vehicle 'GL 500' will run on a 5.4 litre
V6 engine. GL 500 is one of the most powerful SUV's in the world and is
ideal to suit the tastes of the growing number of aficionados in India.
The SL-Class, one of the most legendary cars in the Mercedes-Benz
stable, derives its DNA from the legendary 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ and has
always been a favourite among automobile aficionados across the globe.
The SL 350 features a high-revving 3.5 litre V6 sports engine that
produces a power of 315Hp and torque of 360Nm giving an enhanced
performance & reduced fuel consumption. The SL 350 features the
Direct Steering with Variable Servo Assistance which is available as
standard. The Direct Steering incorporates the speed-sensitive power
steering coupled with added sportiness. The steering features an all-new
rack with a steering angle-sensitive ratio that reduces the need to
turn the wheel and increases agility.
The SL-Class offers "Sports package" which comes as standard, is
one-of-its kind in its segment. Under this package, the interior
features the exclusive silver-coloured contrasting topstitching on the
Exclusive NAPPA leather seats and aluminium prism trim among others. The
SL-Class has Multi-Contour climatised seats ensures a perfect balance
between sportiness and excellent seating comfort for its passengers.
The GL 500 4MATIC one of the most powerful SUV’s in the world featuring a
5.4 litre V6 engine produces a power of 388hp along with a staggering
torque of 530Nm. This mammoth accelerates from a standstill to a 100kmph
in just 6.5seconds all thanks to its light weight construction
resulting in improved engine smoothness and higher torque in the
mid-engine speed range. The GL 500 comes with the 7G TRONIC 7-speed
automatic transmission as standard, allowing adept engine speed at all
times, in turn cutting down fuel consumption. The shorter gear shifts
make the ride smooth and also reduce the noise levels. It also has
manual gear shift paddles on the steering to further enhance driving
please when needed. The 4MATIC all wheel drive system in the GL 500
provides excellent traction and enhanced driving stability even on poor
road conditions. Additionally the GL- Class comes with the unique
off-road pro engineering package that is a boon for those interested in
having some serious off-roading and the AIRMATIC suspensions make sure
that ride quality is not compromised even on the harshest terrains.
Peter Honegg, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India: “The SL
350 and the GL 500 are two of the most popular offerings in our
portfolio. Both the cars have unique USP’s. The SL-Class with its
styling, performance and handling abilities has won hearts globally. We
are glad to introduce the SL-Class which is sportier, aggressive and of
course packed with benchmark Mercedes-Benz safety features and
technology. On the other hand the GL 500 being one of the most powerful
SUV’s in the world, is ideal to suit the tastes of the growing number of
off-roading afficionados in India. I am confident that both the
vehicles will woo auto enthusiasts, critics, customers & media
alike.”