Mercedes developing 35MPG Bluetec diesel S-class with 2.2L engine/mild hybrid system
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Mercedes developing 35MPG Bluetec diesel S-class with 2.2L engine/mild hybrid system
Mercedes developing 35MPG Bluetec diesel S-class
Posted on Tuesday 5 June 2007
Mercedes-Benz is reported to be developing a new version of its S-class limo equipped with an ultra-efficient Bluetec diesel engine. With a motor displacing just 2.2L, the new diesel driven S-class should return a fuel economy rating of just 6.6L per 100km, or roughly 35mpg.
We should get our first glimpse of the new car at September’s Frankfurt Auto Show, with production scheduled to start towards the end of next year. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport reports that Mercedes will be combining the four-cylinder oil-burner with its new mild-hybrid system to achieve the amazingly low consumption figures.
Mercedes previously showcased a Bluetec hybrid S-Class concept at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show, but unlike the concept car which featured a V6 powerplant, the production version will run a twin-turbo four-cylinder motor that produces 204hp.
The vehicle will be in full compliance with future Euro 6 emissions standards, which are expected to roll in by 2014, and we should see its efficient powertrain eventually offered in the E and C-class range.
Posted on Tuesday 5 June 2007
Mercedes-Benz is reported to be developing a new version of its S-class limo equipped with an ultra-efficient Bluetec diesel engine. With a motor displacing just 2.2L, the new diesel driven S-class should return a fuel economy rating of just 6.6L per 100km, or roughly 35mpg.
We should get our first glimpse of the new car at September’s Frankfurt Auto Show, with production scheduled to start towards the end of next year. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport reports that Mercedes will be combining the four-cylinder oil-burner with its new mild-hybrid system to achieve the amazingly low consumption figures.
Mercedes previously showcased a Bluetec hybrid S-Class concept at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show, but unlike the concept car which featured a V6 powerplant, the production version will run a twin-turbo four-cylinder motor that produces 204hp.
The vehicle will be in full compliance with future Euro 6 emissions standards, which are expected to roll in by 2014, and we should see its efficient powertrain eventually offered in the E and C-class range.
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Huge slap in the face to Mercedes fans and S Class enthusiasts 
. A 4 cylinder diesel, twin turbo or not, hybrid or not, has absolutely no place in an S Class. At the absolute minimum, it should be a V6 diesel.
. A 4 cylinder diesel, twin turbo or not, hybrid or not, has absolutely no place in an S Class. At the absolute minimum, it should be a V6 diesel.
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For non-diesel, even the lowest 523i is a 6 cylinder.
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the 520d. Do the 7series, E-class, S-class or A8, etc.. have any 4cyl. diesels sold in Europe or are they all six cylinder or higher diesels?