After strong demand from the Indian consumers, Mercedes has launched Made-in-India Mercedes Benz S-Class in India. According to the company, it has launched two variants of the car i.e., S-Class S 450 4MATIC and 2021 S-Class S 350d. The price of the first variant is Rs1.62 crore and Rs1.57 crore (Indian Rupees). The previous prices of these cars were Rs2.10 crore and Rs2.17 crore as Mercedes sold CBU units of these cars in India. After the launch of this car in the country earlier this year, Mercedes received an overwhelming response, so the company decided to produce the saloon car from their plant in Pune. Upgrades  Visually, the Indian assembled Benz will retain all the styling elements of CBU units. Meanwhile, the fresh changes in the car are a new front grille with three horizontal slats, sleek LED headlamps, and the latest Driving Assistance 5.0. Security-wise, the owner can also use fingerprints and voice recognition along with a PIN to open the car. Furthermore, the interior gets Nappa Leather upholstery with a diamond cross stitch to give a premium look. Engine in Mercedes-Benz S-Class The S-Class 450 4MATIC comes with a 3L in-Line 6-Cylinder Turbo petrol engine, producing 367bhp and 500Nm Torque. Meanwhile, S-Class S 350d has a 2,925cc in-Line 6-Cylinder diesel engine, generating 286bhp and 600Nm Torque. Both engines are mated with 9-Speed Automatic Transmission with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) drivetrain. The petrol car reaches from 0 to 100 in 5.1 seconds, whereas the diesel variant reaches 0 to 100 in 6.4 seconds. The top speed of both vehicles reaches up to 250km/hour. This is a great news for car lovers in India, especially after Ford ended its operations last month. We hope that Pakistan will also get the local assembly of Mercedes cars as several new entrants have started their operations. What is your opinion about this update? Share your thoughts in the comments section. For more views, news and reviews on the automobile industry, keep visiting PakWheels Blog.  

Today, we are doing the owner's review of 1972 model of Mercedes Benz. This classic car is in excellent condition with spacious interior and conventional exterior. So, without any further delay, here is the review of this car. Price and Purchase Decision:  The owner bought this car 4 years ago, at the price of around Rs9-10 lacs. "I wanted to buy a classic car as I like such vehicles, hence, I purchased this one," the owner said. However, he told us that being a government employee, it is very hard for him to maintain this. "Such cars are high maintenance," he said. Alteration in Mercedes Benz 1972:  The engine of this vehicle is changed as it now has 1800cc Toyota engine. Furthermore, it has aftermarket Android touchscreen and automatic transmission. "I changed its steering wheels and painted it after buying," the owner said. The rest of the car parts including dashboard, seats and radio system are all genuine. Maintenance Issues:  As per the owner, the only issue he has faced is its availability of spare parts in Lahore. "Its parts are mainly available in Rawalpindi, hence, in case of need, I had to travel to Rawalpindi and search that part there," he said. The owner further told us that it is very hard for him to travel to the other city in this age. Otherwise there is not much maintenance needed for this car. Fuel Average of Mercedes Benz 1972:  The owner has installed CNG kit in the car and as per him, he travels from Lahore to Faisalabad in Rs1,000 CNG, which is very economical for such vehicle. Suspension and Ground Clearance:  Being a Mercedes Benz car, its suspension is very soft and gives a smooth feel during a drive. "The ground clearance is also excellent for local roads and speed breakers," the owner shared. AC Performance:  Although the car is a vintage one, still its AC performance is quite satisfactory, the owner stated. Resale Value of Mercedes Benz 1972:  The owner told us that this car is only for people, who likes classic vehicles. "If you are living in a city like Lahore, where people likes classic cars, then it is very easy to sell such cars," he added. If you like classic cars, visit PakWheels Vintage Car Section.  Watch Video:

Dear PakWheelers, today we have a garage tour for you guys where we have these five exquisite Mercedes Benz cars. In this tour, we will walk you through their details, specifications, maintenance, and running costs. Mercedes S-Class (280S) Known as the first S-class ever made it was also the first car which came with four-wheel disc brakes and crumple zones throughout its body. There were two models in S-class. One was "S," and the other was "E." E stands for EFi whereas the "S" variant came with a carburetor. It was also the first vehicle to come with catalytic converter. Though the car we had under discussion was the simple petrol version although there were other versions with much bigger engine capacity. Unlike the EFi models, this carburetor model was very reliable. Since EFi was something new at the times, so things didn't turn out to be that great. The owner is very satisfied with the reliability of this car and has taken it to many distant places for car shows. Spare parts are an issue; however, you can find them from international markets such as Dubai. This was also the first automatic transmission based Mercedes and buyers could also equip it with cruise control as well. This car also has a Hydromatic suspension system which is a combination of air and hydraulic suspension system. Additionally, as a safety measure, Mercedes developed the interior of this car in such a way that in case of an accident, the interior won't get pushed onto the passengers. The owner didn't share any fuel economy figures; however, he was quick to mention that the performance and comfort of this machine are better than most cars on the road today. And claims that everything in this car is in working condition, which is a huge plus in german vehicles. Mercedes E-Class W124 (Station Wagon) The E-Class W124 Station Wagons are a very rare breed to spot in Pakistan. The owner claims that there might only be three or four of them in the whole country, which we reckon is quite true. This is the 300TE version with a 3.0L in-line six engine. This car was the first generation of E class, and it's also one of the most successful Mercedes Benz models in history with 2.5 million units sold worldwide. Let's admire Mercedes for making it the safest most reliable car of its times. As standard, it came with dual airbags and ABS system as well. While the body is made of high tensile steel which is the same standard which Mercedes follows till this date. Moving on to the interior side of things there's digital seat belt reminder for the passengers as well as the drive, child locks, electronic left side mirror, cruise control, and impact-absorbing interior. When the crash tests of this car were conducted, the results turned out to be very good as passengers stayed safe in crashes up to 60km/h. This specific version also comes with 7-seats, which could also be folded flat with the floor in favor of extra luggage space. Additionally, the owner showed us that this W124 also comes with a spare wheel and a medical kit a welcome feature for going on longer journeys. Mercedes S-class (W140) The 3rd car of this garage is S-Class (W140) which stayed in production from 1991 to 1999. This machine comes with a 3.2-liter inline-six engine. This vehicle features unique double glass windows which help in soundproofing and adds strength to the car doors. Additionally, amenities like electric and memory seats, heated side mirrors and parking sensors were extremely rare in the luxury cars of the times, and this car even has those. From the safety front, the car has dual airbags, ABS, traction control to aid the driver. Along with that, the car had auto rain-sensing vipers. The owner pointed out another great thing about this car which was that it came with so many options to choose from and engine configuration to suit your needs. This includes option ranging from a V6 to W12 engine. This car was widely used for presidents around the world, so that's why Mercedes has to put stronger engine options as well. For passengers comfort the W140 has a sunroof and dual climate control. Owners say despite being the base model, this car is highly equipped. This statement was further strengthened by the fact that the car features an electronic boot for the first time ever. Clearly, this car is a lot bigger than its predecessor in both length and width, although this car under consideration is the normal wheelbase version and not the long-wheelbase version. Put it simply the S-Class was basically an overengineered piece of metal on four wheels and had features which we see on luxury cars of today. Mercedes E-Class CGI (E250) Moving onto the most recent models, and for that, we have here is an E250 CGI. This is a 1.8L variant which comes with a Turbocharger due to which it has an improved fuel economy over the other cars in the list. Whereas speed and horsepower remain the same as compared to other higher displacement engine cars in the list according to the owner. Mercedes claims that this car can do around 13 to 14 kilometers per liter. Owner says the problem with these E-Class models is the fact they only run on high octane petrol. For which he recommends shell V power only. This model has an all-new design in terms of exterior and interior and helped Mercedes gain back its trust after the previous two generations not being good enough. Coming to the interior, the first thing you notice is a new design which gives a very executive class feel. It also treats the owner with luxuries like blind monitoring assist, parking sensors, night vision, lane keep assistant, and automatic braking. These models are extremely reliable and highly modern. Parts availability once again is an issue, but yes they are available at a higher price in Pakistan. Throughout the ownership, the owner only had to replace a battery and a hosepipe of the car other than that everything still works fine even after almost ten years. Another apparent thing about this car is that it has many airbags, including the side airbags for passengers as well. This vehicle has a Tiptronic gearbox with manual shifters which gives it a very sporty nature. Mercedes S-class (S320) The final car of this garage is the S-Class S-320 CDI diesel car which once again is rare in Pakistan. Right off the bat owner told us that diesel versions of this car face a nozzle choking issue due to high presence of carbon in our diesel fuel however he hasn't yet faced this issue personally. With that aside, S32o comes fitted with a 3.0L inline V6 Bi-Turbo engine which is also the base engine. This is a 2008 model which got a facelift in 2011 stated the owner. It has Airmatic shocks which are a variant of Mercedes air suspension. Airmatic provides auto-leveling and cornering stability to this car. Moving on the interior, there is there isn't a single piece of plastic in the interior of this card, everything is made out of leather or metal or wood. This car also comes with all the features we've discussed in the E-Class such as Night vision Auto parking sensors Lane keep assist Blind for monitoring Front, Rear and Side airbags (9 Total) Radar cruise control Radar braking system Tyre pressure monitoring Speed-sensing steering wheel Suspension raise controls The rear seats are made up of complete leather. Moreover, the other comfort features at the rear are; side air conditioning vents along with two 12-volts charging sockets, vanity mirror with lights for each passenger along with reading lights as seen in airplanes. On the maintenance side of things, the owner claims that these cars are a little harder to maintain since their parts are much more expensive than E-Class and C-Class, plus their parts availability and labor cost is also an issue. These cars are not designed to be used for daily trips but for special occasions only as they are expensive to maintain.   There you have it PakWheelers; this was the Mercedes Benz Garage Tour. Hope you liked it and stay tuned for more content like this.

The current Prime Minister of Pakistan, Justice Nasirul Mulk scrapped the auction of the iconic and historic Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman-- used by both Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and the dictator Zia-ul-Haq. The auction of the historic car came into notice when three automotive enthusiasts Haris Aziz, Karim Yusuf and Moin Abbasi wrote to secretary Cabinet on June 19 that, the auction of the car must be cancelled. The Mercedes-Benz 600 is a high-end large luxury sedan and limousine produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1963 to 1981. Many famous personalities around the globe have used this vehicle for private use including Leonid Brezhnev and Shah Mohammad Raza Pahlavi. Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman was set to auction off on June 22, however, the issue came into the notice of PM and he halted the auction and ordered that the car must be placed in the museum. It is imperative to mention here that globally, only 304 units of this car were produced. The previous government of PML-N ordered and advertised the auction of this vehicle. Read More: Ministry of Finance approves fixed import duty on vintage cars In the letter, it was pleaded that the car is a national heritage and shouldn’t be auctioned off to the people. Around the globe these cars are very famous and are placed in the museum, the letter further reads. It comes with no surprise that car enthusiasts are demanding that Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman to be placed in the museum as it’s a national asset and furthermore recently the cars of nation’s mother Fatima Jinnah were restored and put to display for the public to see. Currently, the Mercedes Benz 600 is being repaired and after the completion, the car will be put on display for the general public. Stay tuned for more updates.