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MAY 23, 2023

turbocharged engine breathed upon by AMG and featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. Merc claims this technology is a “direct derivative” of developments used by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team, a fact which can be used whilst bragging about your new car to buddies at the beach house in Malibu.& What’s that, you say?

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Mercedes-Benz will display publicly for the first time the pre-production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL fuel cell plug-in hybrid. Mercedes-Benz has already gathered experience with hydrogen-powered electric vehicles over several vehicle generations. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes Fuel PHEV Production 170

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APRIL 19, 2017

Mercedes-Benz chose Auto Shanghai 2017 as the venue for the world première of the new S-Class. In addition, Mercedes-Benz plans a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of about 50 kilometers (31 miles). The slim design, together with the physical separation of intake/exhaust, creates space for near-engine exhaust aftertreatment.

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Mercedes PHEV Hybrid MPG 170

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MARCH 5, 2018

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz ECO Assist.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 244

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JULY 3, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced the latest generation of its OM 471 six-cylinder, in-line heavy-duty diesel engine. In spring 2011, in anticipation of the Euro VI emissions standard, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a generation of engines developed completely from scratch. liters/100 km (8.25 liters/100 km (8.25 New generation OM 471.

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Mercedes Engine Exhaust Fuel 150

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MARCH 9, 2016

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new tenth-generation E-Class, introduced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this January. Mercedes-Benz E-Class, E 220 d. All-electric driving is supported to a top speed of up to 130 km/h (81 mph). Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. miles) of all-electric range.

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Mercedes Engine PHEV MPH 150

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JULY 18, 2009

Mercedes-Benz is adding to the engine line-up for the new E-Class by introducing two new BlueEFFICIENCY four-cylinder models, one diesel, one gasoline. seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h and has a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph). Earlier post.). It takes 8.5

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Mercedes MPG MPH Gasoline 150

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, AMG sports package exterior. Mercedes-Benz has added two new four-cylinder diesels to its GLK family of SUVs: the rear-wheel drive GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the all-wheel drive GLK 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY. Click to enlarge. Fuel consumption is 6.7

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Diesel Mercedes SUV Exhaust 186

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MARCH 4, 2010

Mercedes-Benz introduced the E 300 BlueTEC diesel HYBRID at the Geneva Motor Show. The new vehicle—Mercedes’ first production diesel hybrid, and based on its modular hybrid system ( earlier post )—pairs a 2.2-liter Mercedes-Benz also presented two new BlueEFFICIENCY diesel models with lowered fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.

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Diesel Mercedes Hybrid MPG 262

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The first performance hybrid from Mercedes-AMG—AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE—is entering series production for the European market, drawing upon technologies from Formula 1. 0 - 60 mph) takes 2.9 seconds, and 200 km/h (125 mph) is reached in less than ten seconds. Acceleration only ends at 316 km/h) (196 mph).

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Mercedes Hybrid Production MPH 221

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JANUARY 11, 2011

liter V6 turbodiesel developing 240 hp (179 kW) and 455 lb-ft (617 N·m) of torque ( earlier post ), the V6 diesel accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds; top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h) (electronically limited). AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution, is injected into the exhaust flow. Powered by a 3.0-liter

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Diesel Market Power Powered 210

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MAY 9, 2015

The new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S with 4.0L (3,982 cc) biturbo delivers 375 kW (510 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb-ft): 94 kW/L and 163 N·m/L. Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e., At the Wörthersee festival, Audi is showcasing the Audi TT clubsport turbo technology concept equipped with a new 2.5

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MAY 6, 2013

The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. Charging takes place at all times via a two-stage exhaust-gas turbocharger system. 2014 Sprinter. Click to enlarge.

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2014 Diesel Standards Exhaust 306

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JULY 5, 2010

The Mercedes-AMG SLS AMG E-CELL. Mercedes-AMG, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars, provided an update on its development of an electric version of the SLS AMG, the development of which it announced last July. Another perspective on Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL powertrain components. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Lithium Ion Electric Electrical 199

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DECEMBER 2, 2015

The three main NOx control technologies currently on the market are exhaust gas recirculation (EGR); lean-burn NO x traps (LNT); and selective catalytic reduction (SCR). EGR systems recirculate a portion of exhaust gas to the combustion chamber, lowering the combustion temperature and the production of engine-out NO x. km/h, or 81.50

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

It was a challenge to not tromp on the accelerator, because this is a Maserati, of course, but in our 327 miles driving through Southern California we had a 100-mile all-freeway run at 65 mph deliver 30.6 With 0-60 mph in 5.3 of torque produces an aggressive exhaust note with spirited acceleration.

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Hybrid MPG SUV Miles 60

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MAY 11, 2023

Even the most hardcore driving mode still tries to prioritize electric propulsion at low speeds while the adaptive exhaust system is burbling at idle — the engine itself doing nothing. This makes for a sprightly 0-60 mph launch, which Alfa Romeo claimed would be finished in about 5.6 With help from the 90-kW electric motor, the 1.3-liter

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Dodge All-Electric Exhaust MPH 98

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MARCH 14, 2010

liter V8 biturbo engine with a peak output of up to 420 kW (563 hp) and maximum torque of up to 900 N·m (663 lb-ft) from its higher performance variant for entry into the Mercedes-Benz/AMG lineup this summer. Debuting in the new Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG, the new V8 biturbo consumes 10.5 AMG has developed a 5.5-liter The new AMG 5.5-liter

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Downsizing Standards Fuel Mercedes 186

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JULY 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. In addition, Mercedes-Benz offers a diesel engine combined with a hybrid module. liter 4-cylinder diesel (OM 626) produced by Renault. l/100 km (54.7

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Mercedes 304

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE will make its world première at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main. The overall responsibility for the realization of Project ONE lies with Mercedes-AMG. The overall responsibility for the realization of Project ONE lies with Mercedes-AMG. All-electric range is 25 km (15.5

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

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MARCH 27, 2015

The final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 mpg (19.26

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. One of the most annoying thing about cars that pretend to be a sports sedan, but really aren’t, is their faux or overpowering exhaust note. Sometimes you just have to have fun! Climb In and Step On It.

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Carbon Fiber Ferrari Aston Martin Cadillac 96

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DECEMBER 26, 2022

Maserati says the top speed is 187 mph, making this luxury SUV a fast grocery-getter. The design is just different enough that it is easily differentiated from its closest competitors—the BMW X5, Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S and the Porsche Cayenne. The automatic transmission evenly distributes power to all four wheels on an as-needed basis.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 92

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APRIL 15, 2023

With a fully charged battery, the XC60 Recharge can go 36 miles on pure electricity (speed-limited to about 80 mph) and has a 63 MPGe rating. Fast and composed In a few 0-60 mph runs, we consistently clocked around 4.6 The rear fascia and bumper are body color, and the exhaust tips are tucked underneath. Very clean.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

Mercedes-Benz introduced the C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID, in both sedan and wagon versions, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The PLUG-IN HYBRID is an investment in the future of Mercedes-Benz and we believe it will become established as the successful technology for maximum efficiency coupled with powerful dynamic performance.

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Plug-in Plug Mercedes Hybrid 150

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

With order-taking having begun in July ( earlier post ), and first customer deliveries slated for this month, Mercedes-Benz has provided more detail on its top-end S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, the third hybrid model in the new S-Class (the others being the S 400 HYBRID and S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID). Earlier post.). seconds and can drive up to 33 km (20.5

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 225

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. But in a 110-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set to 65 mph, and using Stop and Go , we achieved 29.3 Tailored to be driven.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 84

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Mercedes-Benz is introducing four new diesel and gasoline engines for its luxury S-Class, including the first four-cylinder engine in its almost 60-year history, the S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY diesel. seconds, and attains a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Engine Mercedes Fuel Diesel 210

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NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Mercedes-Benz M-Class, ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY. The third-generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class on average consumes 25% less fuel than the previous models. Joachim Schmidt, Board Member of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. seconds before going on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes SUV Fuel Energy 220

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APRIL 9, 2018

Porsche works driver Neel Jani lapped the 7.004 kilometer long Belgian Grand Prix Circuit in the Ardennes mountains in 1:41.770 minutes, beating the previous record by 0.783 seconds that was set by Lewis Hamilton (GB) at the wheel of a Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid. Jani achieved a top speed of 359 km/h (223 mph) and an average speed of 245.61

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Porsche Hybrid 2017 Exhaust 220

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MAY 7, 2022

Where we did much better was on a 102-mile freeway run in either Eco or Smart mode and with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we achieved 27.5 The GV70 competes against premium small SUVs including the Acura RDX , Audi Q3, BMW X3, Buick Envision , Lexus NX , Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Tesla Model Y and the Volvo XC60.

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SUV Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 90

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Based on a Mercedes-AMG GLA 45, the one-off GKN Technology Demonstrator 2018 vehicle (GTD18), features mechanical and electric Twinster torque vectoring, a plug-in hybrid system, and completely re-engineered control systems. In addition, new ECUs were integrated with the existing Mercedes-AMG software control systems.

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Plug-in SUV Hybrid Plug 218

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Where we did much better was on a 110-mile freeway run, in either Eco or Smart mode and with the smart cruise control set at 65 mph, achieving 31.5 Below in the lower fascia are dual horizontal exhaust ports. In 268 miles driving through Southern California, aided by the idle stop/start, we averaged 23.8 Carefully Crafted Interior.

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MPG Fuel Economy SUV Clean 66

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

not a truck or SUV, and not a vehicle from BMW, Audi, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz) have until recently only had Volkswagen-brand cars as an option: Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat. turbo-diesel enables 0-60 mph acceleration of about 8.6 The Cruze Diesel is identified by a discreet badge on the trunk. Click to enlarge. 2014 Ecotec 2.0L

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Diesel Fuel Economy MPG Economy 311

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MAY 28, 2021

What you will see is a sharp design with a great stance that rivals its Mercedes-Benz CLA, BMW 2-Series, and the Audi A3 competitors. with the 10-speed automatic smoothly accelerating through the gears while making a pleasant rumble from the twin exhaust. Sports luxury sedan. Under $34,000. powered models).

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Cadillac MPG Clean Cleaning 93

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MAY 10, 2009

MBtech, a development and consulting service provider, unveiled a natural-gas powered sports car study based on the Mercedes-Benz SLK at the “Natural gas innovation show” (Innovationsschau Erdgas) organized by TÜV Rheinland on 29 April at the Nürburgring. It has a top speed of 244 km/h (152 mph). The CNG SLK.

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