Mercedes which is buoyed with the success of new C-class plans to intense the competition with the BMW by launching the Mercedes C-class Avantgarde model. Though it’s only a year past BMW stepped into the indian market is very active. To match the new C-class, BMW facelifted the 3-series and rationalised the prices. Now its Merc’s turn, to compete with 325i top end diesel model of BMW, the benz maker plans to launch much sportier Avantgarde. The c-class Avantgarde model would come with a 204bhp engine and a 7speed 7G-tronic auto transmission. Contrary to the existing c-class models, the C-class avantgarde will feature a different grille with centrally positioned Mercedes star. Together with the sporty, high-quality appointments, this feature emphasises the youthful, agile appearance of this C-Class. This sporty presence of c-class avantgarde can be enhanced even further with the AMG sports package, which includes striking front and rear aprons plus side skirts. The new C-class Avantgarde is expected to be priced around Rs35lakhs. Though the price is Rs3lakh more than the BMW 325i, the AMG sports package might set the sales chart soar.