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New Volkswagen Polo BlueGT with cylinder deactivation offers gasoline engine fuel economy of up to 52 mpg US

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The TSI develops a power output of 103 kW / 138 hp, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.7 l/100 km/h (50 mpg US), equivalent to 108 g/km CO 2. If the Polo BlueGT is ordered with the optional 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), fuel consumption drops further to 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US), equivalent to 105 g/km CO 2.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class in the US will offer new 4-cylinder diesel; new 4-cylinder gasoline direct injection engine in other markets

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liter V6—302 hp (225 kW), 273 lb-ft (370 N·m ) paired with fuel economy of 24/30 mpg US (est. The engine also sees the world’s first use of the stratified lean burn process in combination with exhaust-gas turbocharging and external high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation. city/highway).

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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Toyota Optimal Drive showcases a combination of wide-ranging advanced technologies and internal improvement programs designed to optimize the balance of performance and driving enjoyment with fuel economy and low emissions. Fuel consumption is 5.4 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4 l/100 km (43.6

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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On the most-efficient end of the scale, the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition, with peak output of 120 kW/163 hp, offers average fuel consumption in the EU driving cycle of 4.1 l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. Average fuel consumption of the BMW 328i in the EU test cycle is 6.4 Fuel consumption is 4.1

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Downsized 5.5L V8 Biturbo in S 63 AMG Delivers 25% Fuel Savings Compared to Predecessor; Stop-Start is Standard

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mpg US) (NEDC combined consumption, provisional figure)—a fuel savings of 25% compared to the current S63 AMG. “For the first time we have combined spray-guided direct petrol injection with turbocharging. The wet start-up clutch replaces a conventional torque converter, and helps to save fuel. The new AMG 5.5-liter

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Camry in Europe features new 2.0L engine with VVT-iW for both Atkinson and Otto cycles; 13% lower fuel consumption

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The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter mpg US), fuel consumption is a substantial 13% less than that of the outgoing engine. With a high 12.8:1 With a high 12.8:1

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New Gasoline Direct Injection Engines in Mercedes-Benz CL- and S-Class Vehicles Cut Fuel Consumption By Up to 24%, Increase Output by Up to 12.5%

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liters of premium gasoline per 100 kilometers (31 mpg US) in the NEDC, with corresponding CO 2 emissions of 177 g/km. mpg US) and 234 g/km CO 2. liter V6 in the S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY include a completely new air intake and exhaust system in conjunction with a variable resonance intake manifold and optimized inflow and backflow.

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