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Mercedes-Benz
V-Class
Expression ELWB

₹ 71.10 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 144165

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Polo
Trendline 1.0L MPI

₹ 6.49 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 13161

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Engine & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Top Speed	195	-
Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	11.2	-
Mileage - ARAI Reported	16.6	17.7
Driving Range (km)	950	799
Engine	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM651 Turbocharged I4	1.0L MPI
Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	161 bhp @ 4200 rpm	75 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	380 Nm @ 1200 rpm	95 Nm @ 2950 rpm
Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	No
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Others	Idle Start/Stop	-
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6


Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius	6.25	4.9
Suspension - Front	McPherson front axle with coil springs, stabilisers and shock absorbers	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
Suspension - Rear	Semi-trailing arm rear suspension with coil springs, stabilisers and shock absorbers	Semi-independent Trailing Arm
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Tyres Size - Front	205 / 65 R16	175 / 70 R14
Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 65 R16	175 / 70 R14
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel


Size, Weight, & Dimensions
Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	280
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	57	45
Passenger Capacity	7	5
Length (mm)	5370	3971
Width (mm)	1928	1682
Height (mm)	1909	1469
Wheelbase (mm)	3430	2469
Ground Clearance (mm)	160	168
Curb Weight (kgs)	2177	1015
No of Seating Rows	3	2
No of Doors	5	5


Safety
NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
High-beam Assist
Seat Belt Warning
Child Lock
Anchor Points for Child Seat
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Anti theft Engine immobilizer
Flashing Emergency Brake Light
Central Locking	Remote	With Key
Puncture Repair Kit


Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators
Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
Real Time Mileage
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Low Fuel Warning
Door Not Closed Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Active Gear Display
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Gear Shift Indicator
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Parking Assist
Clock	Digital	Digital
Headlights On Reminder
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue


Music and Infotainment
Integrated Music System
Infotainment Display
Voice Command Support
Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Steering Mounted Controls
GPS & Navigation
Speakers
FM Radio
Bluetooth Connectivity
USB / Pen-Drive Support
Aux Support
iPod Compatibility
CD Player
DVD Playback
MP3 Playback


Comfort & Convenience
Push Button Start / Stop
Cruise Control Driving Mode
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Manual)
Heater
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	-
AC for Third Row	Blower, Vents on Roof	-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Manual - Internal Only
12V Power Outlets
Boot Access from the Last Row Seats


Braking & Traction
Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Break Type - Rear	Disc	Drum
ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control
Hill Hold Assist


Seats
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-
Driver Armrest
Armrest for Rear Seat
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Captain Seats	Bench
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Third Row Seats Type


Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
Window Control: One Touch -Down
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Rear Glass Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Doot Sill Plates	Illuminated	Plastic
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release


Head & Tail Lights
Headlights	LED	Halogen
Automatic Head Lights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Follow me home head Lights
Cornering Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen on rear
Tail Light	LED	Halogen
Puddle Lights


Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Steering
Interior Colour(s)	Black Santos, Beige / Black, Black	Black & Grey
Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front
Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Light inside Glove Box
Pockets inside Door	Front	Front & Rear
Pockets in Front Seat-back
Lights on Vanity Mirrors
Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
Third Row Cup Holders
Sunglass Holder


Exterior
Roof Mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Coloured Bumpers


Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	4
Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000
Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)


Rear row
Seat Adjustment	6 Way	2 Way

Compare Mercedes-Benz V-Class Volkswagen Polo on basis of price, offers, detailed tech specs & other features. The price of Mercedes-Benz V-Class Expression ELWB and Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1.0L MPI is ₹ 71.10 Lakh and ₹ 6.49 Lakh respectively.The claimed mileage for Mercedes-Benz V-Class Expression ELWB is 16.6 kmpl. The claimed mileage for Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1.0L MPI is 17.7 kmpl. In technical specifications, Mercedes-Benz V-Class Expression ELWB is powered by 1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine. Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1.0L MPI is powered by 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

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The earlier GT TSI (103bhp/175Nm) with its acclaimed DSG gearbox, the crème-de-la-crème variant so to say, has been ditched completely for the BS6-compliant 109bhp/175Nm 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol that uses a six-speed torque converter automatic. So, are you left with nostalgia after driving the new GT TSI around? Let's find out.

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