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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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Following two variants with V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is presenting the entry-level SL 43 version of its newly developed roadster icon. The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle.

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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Mercedes-Benz’s new generation flagship S-Class, introduced at an elaborate event at Airbus in Finkenwerder, marks a number of technology firsts in numerous areas from comfort, to driver control, to efficiency. mpg US) (CO 2 : 115 g/km). In the S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, Mercedes-Benz has combined the 2.2-liter New S 400 HYBRID.

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Mercedes introduces new 4-cylinder gasoline engine for GLK Class

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Mercedes-Benz is offering a new 4-cylinder gasoline engine for the GLK-Class compact SUV—the first gasoline four-cylinder offered on the range. mpg US) (180-176 g CO 2 /km). The Mercedes-Benz ECO start/stop function is also part of the standard specification. liters per 100 kilometers (30.6

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Mercedes-Benz investing ~€3B in new engine technology; new diesel family, particulate filters for gasoline engines

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Mercedes-Benz is investing about €3 billion (US$3.4 billion) in engine technology to ensure further improvements in fuel consumption and emissions in gasoline and diesel engines in current as well as current vehicles, according to Prof. Exhaust aftertreatment systems. The E 220 d now consumes as little as 3.9 —Thomas Weber.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. In 2009, Mercedes-Benz introduced the S 400 HYBRID. In the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, Mercedes-Benz has combined the 2.2-liter, Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz launching E 300 BlueTEC diesel and E 400 gasoline hybrids at Detroit Auto Show

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Mercedes-Benz is is launching two new luxury hybrids in its core segment: the diesel-electric E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, and the gasoline-electric E 400 HYBRID. Thomas Weber, Daimler Board Member for Group Research and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. Meanwhile, notes Mercedes, the extra cost involved is only moderate.

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New Mercedes-Benz compact CLA Shooting Brake; up to 60 mpg

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Mercedes-Benz is introducing a Shooting Brake version of its CLA compact coupé. Two years ago, with the CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz created a sports car with five seats and a large tailgate. The new CLA Shooting Brake is the latest member of Mercedes’ successful compact range, which now includes five models. Earlier post.)

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