2012 Mercedes Benz M Class sneaked in Mumbai
Mercedes Benz recently asserted that it will assemble two of its models, M Class and GL Class in India for the first time at its Pune plant. What the German car manufacturer hasn’t confirmed is the exact time lines for the assembly. However, the assembly of Mercedes Benz M-Class is expected to begin from 2012 onwards, while the assembly of the GL Class might not begin until 2013. A mere coincidence is that, while we are on the subject, a new Mercedes Benz M Class was spotted in Mumbai. 2012 Mercedes-Benz M Class gives us a hint at how the new SUV will look like. The new SUV seems to have undergone a sea change in every aspect.
Ritesh
Published On Dec 07, 2011 14:04 IST
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However, the changes look more pronounced on the technical side to improve the fuel efficiency to the car. The major transformation is in both the diesel and petrol engine. However, it is the same 3.0L V6 diesel engine that powers the car this time as well. But, it is the fuel efficiency that is worth mentioning. The Blue Efficiency technology in the car takes the fuel economy to the next level with the new engine now sipping mere 6 L to cover 100 km distance. This means the mileage will be over 16 kmpl, which is class-leading by any standard especially in the luxury car segment. The power generated by the car has always been exemplary at 240 Bhp and 510 Nm peak torque with assistance from the 7 speed automatic gearbox. Moreover, the 7-speed automatic gearbox can be adjusted according to the users’ preference in six different drive select modes.
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This can be handled from the ‘Drive Select’ mode either directly from the gearbox or the similar option on the paddle shifters present on the steering wheel. An innovative concept in the M-Class SUV makes it an ‘Energy Transparent Vehicle’. This technology helps the Daimler technicians understand how efficiently the energy is being consumed by not just the diesel or petrol engines, but also the hybrid and electric vehicles also. The techno gadgetry in the M Class for all the safety and comfort features has always remained to be the best in the class that will be retained in the new version as well.
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<p>Having worked as an Auto Journalist for the past 5 years, Ritesh is keenly passionate about digging more on automobiles and things related. His journey as a journalist so far consists of different profiles that helped him groom on various platforms within the automobiles industry. He kept rolling on technical experience during his career as a Road Test Editor, which finally took him to a level where he turned to be an Editor-in-Chief of CarDekho.com, India's no. #1 automotive giant. </p>
<p>Another side of his creative life is easily visible the photography that he carries out in order to serve the CarDekho news readers with the latest and natural pictures of newly launched cars. Additionally, he is the one who foresees all auto news articles that are to be published making it sure that CarDekho readers get the latest and the best automotive news first. "Life is a highway, keep driving", Says Ritesh.</p>Read more
