Mercedes Benz CLS-Class

The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a four-door luxury sedan with a swooping roofline. In the process, Mercedes-Benz filled in a void in the luxury sedan market which made the CLS-Class quite popular. And why not, as the CLS with its frameless doors, sleek boot lid, tail lamps in the shaped like a scalene triangle and low roofline makes the car stand out of the crowd rather well. While the car’s large front grille with the big three pointed star mounted in the centre and the DRL equipped swept back headlamps grab eyeballs everywhere.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS is a four-door mid-size luxury coupe originally launched in 2004 and based on the W211 E-Class and was internally designated as the W219. The second generation CLS-Class was introduced in September 2010 and production started in the beginning of 2011.

                             

It doesn't scream "look at me." It says "let's drive."
It's sleeker than ever, yet more elegant. More substantial in size, space and safety, yet lighter and more nimble. From the Star in its grille to the sculpture of its taillamps, it's a shape that says there's a new benchmark for luxury sport sedans. And in both luxury and sportiness, the experience upholds everything its style promises.

                                  

The C-Class is currently offered in a single C200 CGI variant which is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine which churns out 181bhp and 300Nm of torque. The engine powers the rear through Mercedes-Benz’s tried and tested 7G-TRONIC PLUS gearbox. It accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in 7.3 seconds with a top speed of 235kmph. Drivers can choose between Comfort, Economy, Sport, Sport+, or Individual driving modes, which adjust the engine, transmission and steering characteristics. We expect the diesel variants of the C-Class to be launched in March 2015.

                            

The new C-Class is currently positioned above the new GLA-Class in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. It rivals the other luxury sedans like the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and the Volvo S60. Jaguar has also revealed its intentions of bringing the new XE sedan to the Indian market, which will also compete with the C-Class.

Honda City

A few years ago, if you were in the market for an efficient family sedan, an automatic variant would most likely not make it to your wish list. Because ATs back then were considered too expensive to buy and maintain, and were known to drain the fuel tank faster than a manual car. Plus, they weren’t too involving to drive, and were lethargic when it came to outright performance.

The new Honda City, however, is finally here, and in the ‘right’ spec. Sure, the diesel is efficient and the CVT automatic is convenient but none of them can quite match the charm of that fabulous 1.5 petrol engine run through a manual gearbox.But it is important to remember you can bag yourself a City for much less. Manual versions of the petrol start at a relatively affordable Rs 8.93 lakh, and though the base version lacks basics like an audio system and an airbag for the front passenger, the SV MT is much better equipped and much better value at Rs 10.39 lakh.



                                                      

The outgoing Honda City had come under fire from certain quarters when it launched in 2009 because of some of the cheap plastics used in the interior, most notably the AC controls. Honda has now ensured that they haven’t repeated that error – the City’s interiors have undergone an update and it is a very comprehensive one. As you get into the driver’s seat, you will notice the way the centre console is angled prominently towards the driver.

                            

Reviewed BY Nimish Nikam
Look and Style - Superb. That arrow shot design is mind blowing
Comfort- Excellent comfort, you can't demand more than that.
Pickup - Duperb, because of Aluminium engine and that superior I-Vtec technology
Mileage - First class, it gives me 17+kmpl on Petrol (with Addon-P petrol Additive ) with A/c when driven @ 80KMPH.
Best Features - Engine is class.
Needs to improve - Not find anything yet in these 3 years

Overall Experience- World class. I am very happy to have bought Honda City Petrol.