Mercedes-Benz launches fuel efficient diesel variant

Mercedes-Benz launched the diesel variant of its E 350 CDI ‘Blue Efficiency’ V6 car, which claims to consume 13% less fuel than its earlier model in this series. Emission reduction is another feature of this car which is estimated to cost Rs 45 lakh (US$96,649). Mercedes-Benz India Chief Executive Officer Wilfried Aulbur told reporters that the petrol version of this car had sold 130 units and the diesel variant could grow volumes further. (November 13, 2009)