| Founded in: | 1886 |
| Head Office: | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Website: | www.mercedes-benz.co.in |
Radiating style, class and luxury, Mercedes Benz is a subsidiary of parent company, Daimler AG. A major player in the automotive industry, the company's product portfolio boasts of a diverse range of automobiles, right from small cars, sports cars and luxury sedans, to versatile vans, heavy-duty trucks and comfortable coaches. Founded by Karl Benz, the company created its first automobile in the January of 1886. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes-Benz automobiles have tremendously expanded since inception, and are, today, available in more than 129 countries all over the world.
Mercedes-Benz made its debut in the Indian automobile industry in the year 1994. A joint venture between Daimler-Benz and Telco, the company came to be known as DaimlerChrysler India Private Ltd, after the merger of its parent company, Daimler, with Chrysler. However, in 2007, with DaimlerChrysler's selling off its greater part of equity shares to Chrysler, the company was renamed as Mercedes-Benz India. A fully owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, the company has its headquarters in Pune. Mercedes Benz is not only associated with local production of Mercedes-Benz cars, but is also involved with global sourcing of auto components and captive automotive technology research and development.
Catering to the luxury segment of vehicles in India, Mercedes Benz produces cars for the cream of the society. Right from its initiation, the company has been producing cars for the elite society residing in India and the world. The automaker is well known for rendering its clients unmatched comfort, luxury and class-leading performance. The Mercedes-Benz series available in India include the luxury sedans - C-Class, E-Class and S-Class. Apart from this, the company's product portfolio also includes CL-Class (two-door coupe), CLS-Class (four-door coupe), M-Class (off-roader), SL-Class (roadster) and SLK-Class (convertible) to the consumers. To know more about each of the cars, read through the following lines.
Mercedes Benz C-Class
Mercedes Benz C-Class is an entry level 4-door 5-passenger entry level luxury sedan. Most accessible of all Mercedes Benzes, it is a car with classy design and shape. The car is equipped with all top-notch accessories, making it really a class buy. It is an elegant vehicle, and you would surely love to ride it.
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Mercedes Benz CLS is a four-door car combining the elegance and dynamism of a coupe with the comfort and practicality of a saloon. It has alloy wheels and sporty front which add to its elegance. It has a classic look and an inimitable style, making its occupants feel proud about it.
Mercedes Benz E-Class
Mercedes Benz E Class is nothing less than a luxury cabin running on the road. The car flaunts all attributes associated with brand Mercedes Benz. The E class has additionally-designed and spruced-up style enhancements to accentuate the Mercedes-Benz merchandise.
Mercedes Benz SLK-Class
Mercedes SLK is a Coupe and Cabriolet moulded into one. The sports roadster transforms itself into a classic Coupe in only 22 seconds, providing all the advantages of a Coupe in terms of aerodynamics, aero-acoustics and safety. It is a convertible that sacrifices little in performance and excels at luxury and prestige.
Mercedes-Benz SL-500
Any car enthusiast who sees Mercedes Benz SL 500 feels an urge to have a ride on it. It is such an irresistible sporting experience. It is a powerful roadster and inspires nothing less than pure excitement. Its front radiates power and agility, while the car as a whole exudes elegance. It is a car which puts virtually all of the German company's formidable armory of technology at the driver's disposal. It is one of the fastest and safest cars on a winding road.
