Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz India has officially announced that its vehicles would be dearer by 1-3 per cent with effect from 14th January 2013. Here is a list of the price increases across the range of Mercedes vehicles: B-Class tourers would be up by 1 per cent, E-Class and C-Class sedans would increase by 1.5 per cent, while the S-Class super luxury sedan is to be dearer by 3 per cent. Additionally, the price of new M-Class Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is to be increased by 3 per cent, whereas the Completely Built Unit (CBU) range, comprising CLS-Class, SLK-Class, R-Class and SLS AMG, will be increased by 1 per cent.
Expressing his views on the price increase, Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Mercedes-Benz India said, “Rising inputs cost, volatility of the rupee-Euro, high interest rates and other associated factors have put significant pressure on us.
Consequently, we are forced to share a part of this burden with our customers and we will increase prices of our vehicles to the tune of 1-3 per cent effective 14-January, 2013. However, to support the purchase decisions of our discerning customers, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services will be supporting with various finance options."
