The Mercedes Benz range in India is comprehensive and starts with the new C-Class sedan.This may be comparitively a small Mercedes Benz but the new C is every inch the German luxury car that made the marquee famous over the years.You can buy the car in any of the three engine options (two petrols and diesel)-the C230 with a V6 petrol motor being very fun to drive, and the C220 Diesel, the ideal diesel engine to power this car (The C200 may feel a tad unpowered though very economical).Buy the V6 model with the Avant-garde trim and you get the massive three pointed star on the grille-which immediately converts the C-Class to a sportier, younger car. Also new is the E-Class-the perfect sized luxury model, giving a more complete Mercedes Benz experience.Mercedes has derived inspiration from its earlier models to engineer the new E-Class and the car feels as well bolted together as the legends from the eighties.What is different though, is the fact that most modern technology, especially safety related ones, now adorn these cars.Square headlamps are back and the whole car looks more styled towards a solid stance than being flamboyant.Inside, you get textbook utilization of space and brilliant ergonomics.Seats are meant for 14 hours-plus on the trot and five passengers can go in it if they are all familiar with each other.Only two engines, one diesel and a petrol engine was made available, with more power pack options being planned.As we speak, the E350 petrol is the ideal choice for a car of its size with 272 bhp (compared to the 231 bup of the E350 CDI diesel).Diesels are exceptionally frugal to run, thanks to the Blue Efficiency package.Being modern means, the E-Class can outshine the bigger, more expensive S—Class when it comes to technology and features and hence makes a compelling choice.The E-Class ride quality is much better than that of the smaller C-Class too, with handling that belies its size. The S-Class is the shark when it comes to the automotive food chain-it may hav lots of challengers but the mighty S always has the last word.Till recently, the S-Class had only V6 engines (both petrol and diesel) but with the arrival of the new E-Class, the S has been given the V8 muscle it deserves.The S500 in long wheel base meant for heads of states-should serve most of your needs then,right?With the new BMW 7 series and an even newer Audi A8 in the horizon, the S-Class needs to work hard at impressing prospective buyers.A better economic condition will help its cause too. The Ml is for those who want an SUV, but one with three pointed star.The second generation ML is a more capable road car with more than average ability to tackle tricky off-road situations.Petro engine is powerful, but the S320 CDI makes sense with its low-end traction and excellent fuel economy.If you want to challenge the likes of the Audi Q7. Then Mercedes Benz has the exact toy for you in the GL-Class.This is a seriously big automobile than can be called a tank in most sense of the word.However, unlike a tnak, the interior of the GL-Class is beautifully made and can impress even the S-Class owner with its leg, elbow and head room. If you don’t want the run-of-the-mille stuff, Mercedes Benz India will import the SLK and the SL Coupe convertibles and the CLS four door Coupe (which is a pioneer and has spawned competition even from Porsche).Want the sportiest of them all?The 500 bhp plus Sl 63 AMG is the kind of machine that can give Ferraris a run.