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Mercedes begins sales of new 6-cylinder GLE diesel; first SUV in its class to meet Euro 6d

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Mercedes-Benz has begun sales of two diesel models of the new GLE SUV which already comply with the coming Euro 6d emissions standard. The GLE 400 d is the most powerful series-production diesel SUV ever offered by Mercedes-Benz. Delivery of the first vehicles begins in spring of 2019.

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Mercedes-Benz Vito gets OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine

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Mercedes-Benz is expanding Vito van range with enhancements including new high-torque four-cylinder diesel engines for the Vito Tourer with passenger car approval. In comparison to the predecessor, the new OM 654 diesel engine range reduces emissions and fuel consumption while also optimizing noise and vibration comfort.

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 In the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE, the 2.0-liter The development of the lithium-ion energy storage system is inspired by technologies that have already been proven in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks boosts power, lowers emissions and fuel consumption with latest generation OM 470 engine

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At the upcoming IAA this fall, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will showcase the latest generation of the OM 470 six-cylinder in-line engine, which incorporates numerous new developments to achieve a further reduction in fuel consumption of up to 5%. Mercedes-Benz is also introducing a new top-of-the-range variant with a power output of 335 kW (456 hp).

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Mercedes-Benz powering ahead with €3B strategic engine initiative; increasing electrification, 48V; diesel and gasoline; cylinder deactivation

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Mercedes-Benz is investing a total of around €3 billion (US$3.3 Dr Thomas Weber, Member of the Daimler Board of Management with responsibility for Group Research at Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. Another feature of the new family of premium gasoline engines is near-engine exhaust aftertreatment. —Prof.

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Mercedes brings lean-burn, stratified BlueDirect to CLA-Class for 7% boost in fuel economy; new all-wheel A-Class diesels

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Mercedes-Benz announced that seven new versions of the Mercedes-Benz A-, B- and CLA-Class now offer enhanced fuel savings compared with their respective predecessors. This reliably prevents wall moistening, which is the basis for extremely low particle emissions and thus compliance with the EU6 Stage 2 exhaust gas standard.

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Mercedes-Benz Revamps Vito and Viano; Up to 15% Reduction in Fuel Consumption, BlueEFFICIENCY

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Mercedes-Benz has revamped the Vito light van and Viano —a large capacity van based on the Vito. All diesel engines are equipped with an oxidation catalytic converter, a particulate filter and cooled exhaust gas recirculation. It is available in three power variants for the Mercedes-Benz Vito: Vito Four-Cylinder CDI Variants.

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