Mercedes-Benz Revises E-Class Engine Range, Slashes Fuel Consumption by up to 20 Percent

Mercedes-Benz Revises E-Class Engine Range, Slashes Fuel Consumption by up to 20 Percent

In accordance with the time Mercedes-Benz announced a package of mechanical upgrades for the E-Class series, which has resulted in significant gains in fuel economy. From now on all models equipped with an Eco-Friendly BlueEFFICIENCY package, with direct injection and start-stop system. Additionally, all models equipped with improved automatic 7G-Tronic 7-speed gearbox plus.

V6 and V8 petrol engines in the E350 and E500 are highly revised, both in content Merc third generation direct injection system called Blue Direct. The atmospheric 3.5-liter V6 engine, the V-angle was reduced from 90 to 60 degrees more finesse, a new air intake and direct injection, resulting in higher performance and greater fuel economy.

Six-cylinder engine now develops 306HP (292HP on) and 370 Nm (272.9 lbs-ft) torque (365 Nm earlier). Fuel consumption has dropped by as much as 20 percent, from 8.5 l/100 km (27.7 mpg U.S.) 6.8 l/100 km (34.6 mpg U.S.) in the E350 sedan. CO2 emissions are also reduced by 20 percent, from 199 to 159 g / km. Sprint 0-100 km / h (62 mph) takes 6.3 seconds, 0.5 seconds faster than before.

V8 unit in the E500 is a completely new model uses a twin turbo system to compensate for the decrease in displacement from 5.5 to 4.6 l. It is rated at 408HP (from 388HP) and 600 Nm (442.5 lbs-ft) torque (previously 530 Nm). Fuel consumption is cut by 17 percent, from 10.8 lt/100 km (21.8 mpg U.S.) on lt/100 8.9 km (26.4 km / l USA), while CO2 emissions decreased from 253 to 209 g / km.

Four-cylinder diesel in the E200 CDI, E220 CDI and E250 CDI also less fuel, thanks to ECO start / stop function and automatic 7G-Tronic Plus. The fuel consumption is reduced by 2-16 percent across the board.

Four petrol engines in a pan with E200 and E250 also improve fuel economy by 15 percent, mainly on the versions equipped with the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission as well.

Finally, the revised Mercedes E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY version that runs on natural gas and gasoline. Suitable for 163 horsepower, has the advantage of lower fuel costs 50 percent and 20 percent lower CO2 emissions for natural gas (in Europe). In gasoline mode improves fuel consumption by 13 percent to 8.1 l/100km (29 mpg), while a natural gas car consumers 5.5 kg per 100 km, 0.6 kg less than before. CO2 is 149 g / km.