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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. Stratified charge operation enables sharply reduced fuel consumption when running at lower loads. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (43.6 Source: Vent et al.

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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. When the SCR system breaks down, the filter gets clogged, requiring more fuel to be injected to burn it off, according to the complaint.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG Review – AMG All the Things

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That process turned the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 AMG from just another crossover into something that’s reasonably fun to drive – though the price tag will make eyes water. As noted, Mercedes is doing screens and haptic touch better than most, but simple still usually remains better. The interior does feel a tad cramped, though.

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Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan estimated EPA rated at 45 mpg highway, 28 mpg city

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The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6 When equipped with optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive, its fuel mileage numbers are 42 mpg (5.6

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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. This allows fuel savings that were previously reserved for high-voltage hybrid technology. —Prof.

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Mercedes-Benz Buses Meet EEV Emissions Standard Without Diesel Particulate Filter

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Mercedes-Benz buses are now available in EEV (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) versions. Mercedes-Benz achieved the low emissions solely by means of internal engine measures and without an additional particulate filter in the case of the Mercedes-Benz BlueTec engines or a fuel economy penalty.

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Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption

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Mercedes-AMG has developed a new high-revving, naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8, fuel consumption is about 30% less. liter V8 engine with AMG Cylinder Management and direct fuel injection will be applied exclusively in the 2012 SLK55 AMG, which will debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main in September.

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