Mercedes Benz SL 350 and GL 500 for launch in India on 3rd May

The well-established luxury brand Mercedes Benz is all set to launch two new cars in India tomorrow. Mercedes Benz SL 350 and GL 500 are being launched by the company to celebrate its 125th anniversary of the invention of automobiles.

Where only limited specifications are known about the upcoming models, in India the GL comes with the 350cdi engine, electrical folding mirrors, electric sliding sunroof, and electrically folding 3rd seat row, automatic climate thermotronic, tyre pressure loss warning system, media Interface, a mounted fire extinguisher, the permanent four-wheel drive from Mercedes-Benz provides the GL-Class with superior handling whatever the conditions.

Mr. Peter T Honegg, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd, will mark his presence on this occasion. Previous models of SL 350 and GL 500 have been a success with unmatched comfort and premium performance in this class. This brand which has always dealt in premium luxury class is a status symbol in India.

A German manufacturer of automobiles, Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG. Mercedes-Benz traces its origins to Karl Benz's creation of the first petrol-powered car, the Benz Patent Motorwagen, patented in January 188. The first Mercedes-Benz brand name vehicles were produced in 1926, following the merger of Karl Benz's and Gottlieb Daimler's companies into the Daimler-Benz company.

The company has introduced many technological and safety innovations that later became common in other vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is one of the most well-known and established automotive brands in the world, and is also the world's oldest automotive brand still in existence today.