Class Concept Downsizing Mercedes 
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2014
Source: Mercedes-Benz. The C 180 (115 kW) with manual transmission was taken as the base variant of the new C-Class at market launch for the lifecycle analysis; it was compared with the corresponding preceding model. Production of the new C-Class results in a higher CO 2 emissions than in the case of the predecessor (7.3
Green Car Congress
MAY 12, 2014
CAM also selected Mercedes-Benz as the most innovative brand; BMW came in second, followed by Volkswagen, Audi and Ford. The CAM/PwC study highlighted such optimization measures as downsizing in combination with turbocharging and cylinder deactivation. Mercedes-Benz took the top brand award, followed by BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Ford.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 11, 2014
Mercedes-Benz will replace conventional aluminum pistons with a new generation of steel pistons in the V6 diesel engine of the E 350 BlueTEC in September. Mercedes-Benz has already announced the coming use of steel pistons in the OM 626 four-cylinder diesel produced by Renault and applied in the C-Class Estate. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2011
Mercedes-Benz is is launching two new luxury hybrids in its core segment: the diesel-electric E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and the gasoline-electric E 400 HYBRID. With these two E-Class models we are now continuing our comprehensive hybrid offensive. Meanwhile, notes Mercedes, the extra cost involved is only moderate. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest research vehicle. The front end’s compact package was made possible through the consistent downsizing of all F-CELL components. For many decades now, our research vehicles have been turning pioneering concepts into reality and thereby setting future trends. The F800 Research Vehicle.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 4, 2023
Word has it that Mercedes-AMG is mulling over how best to bring back V8 power to the C and E-Class. According to two unnamed sources speaking with Car and Driver , Mercedes-AMG is in the midst of deciding how to bring back the V8. liter V-8 engine, which will return to the C- and E-class in 2026, two independent sources say.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 10, 2009
Omnivore lays the foundations for a novel and pragmatic vision of a variable compression ratio engine concept suitable for production. The automotive industry, including Lotus Engineering, has quite rightly advocated engine downsizing for four-stroke engines. Schaupp The new V6 gasoline engine with direct injection by Mercedes-Benz.
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