by Keiichi (RSS feed) August 6th, 2010 at 3:12 am
The Brits really got it going on with their tuning prowess as Superchips presents their latest take on the Mercedes-Benz C350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY. They have now released a remapped ECU boosting power up by 34 bhp and 80 Nm. The new ECU is applicable to all variants of the C, E, M and R and S-Class models, and has been verified through intense road, chassis and dyno testing.
The Superchips ECU will give you an additional 34 bhp at 3,008 rpm, thus giving you a maximum power of 284 bhp, as opposed to 250 bhp in stock form. But unlike most ECU’s that bump the power while sacrificing drivability, Superchips says theirs gives you maximum power anywhere from 2,700 to 4,400 rpm. Torque has been spread out from 642 Nm at 2,469 rpm to a maximum of 2,549 Nm at 3,009 rpm. That should give your right foot enough room to handle all the power.
With a balance in power and drivability, Superchip’s remapped ECU should result in a more edgier driving experience, with sharper acceleration and throttle response. Heck, it gives you enough power not only to overtake but to tow as well. But even with all that power, the engine will still feel smooth as silk. It’s now available for GBP 445. That pricetag includes installation and taxes and should be applicable for all models from June 2009 onwards.
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by Gill (RSS feed) July 3rd, 2010 at 6:08 am
Alongside the new CL Class, Mercedes-Benz has another surprise waiting for its customers, albeit a more practical one. The new generation of Vito vans has been launched. The move is a part of Mercedes-Benz’s efforts to refresh company’s commercial vehicles range since the news came right after the company launched an updated Viano.
The most obvious changes to the exterior are signified by the redesigned headlights, bestowing a white collar look to the commercial vehicle. The new bumpers, both front and rear, mark other significant exterior updates. As far as interiors are concerned, the newer version offers improved overall cabin quality, a new color combination and easy-to-use ergonomic controls. The cabin noise levels have also been lowered considerably due to improved sound-proofing.
The technology section is where the most key changes have taken place. New generation Vito has made crucial strides towards the efficiency path. The engine now meets the tougher Euro VI emission regulations. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been lowered by up to 15 %. The engine lineup of the New Vito boasts of units 95 to 258 hp engine units all mated to six speed transmissions. Major technological updates include the sophisticated BlueEFFICIENCY features such as a engine stop/start system and low resistance tires.
The workhorse capabilities of Vito have also been improved. Its payload capacity has been enhanced by installing an improved suspension and improving chassis dynamics. Customers can choose from different suspension configuration to meet the requirements of a crew-bus model or high payload van.
Officially, the company sums up the new Vito in four points, namely:
- Drive system: extremely economical and clean
- Optional BlueEFFICIENCY technology
- Robust and resilient: payload capacity increased, suspension renewed
- Improved comfort; noise levels considerably reduced
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by Gill (RSS feed) July 3rd, 2010 at 4:32 am
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new engine for the GLK series of cars. The new diesel engine is a gem displacing 2.1-liters to produce a decent 136 hp. This latest 220 CDI BlueEfficiency configuration will serve the purpose of an entry level engine in the entire GLK lineup.
Mercedes-Benz has released some impressive figures to go with the new GLK engine lineup. The 2.1 liter engine runs on diesel and manages a remarkable fuel consumption figure of 40.5 mpg (5.8l/100km) in the new GLK lineup. These figures are for a combined cycle when a manual transmission was fitted in the new GLK. The fuel consumption figures after installing an automatic transmission rose a little to 37.9 mpg (6.2l/100km).
The Mercedes-Benz GLK series of cars run in direct competition with the Acura RDX, Infinity EX, Audi Q5 and BMW X3. The current range boasts of four engines consisting of two petrols and two diesels, namely: 350 4Matic and 280 4Matic, and 320 CD 4Matic and 220 CD 4Matic, respectively.
Out of these, the top of the line engine sits under the bonnet of 350 4Matic developing an impressive 272 hp and a torque of 350 Nm. This performance variant propels the car from zero to sixty in flash 6.7 seconds on to a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h).Despite such performance figures, it returns a remarkable 22.6 mpg for the combined cycle.
Codenamed X204, the GLK range is manufactured in Germany (Bremen), Brazil and Mexico. Current C-Klasse platform forms the basis of GLK range, though, the design of the car continues the GL-Klasse legacy.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) September 29th, 2009 at 10:08 am
As in the passenger car segment, starting right now Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models which, owing to particularly sustainable technologies, stand for highest efficiency, and thus for improved fuel consumption and consequently reduced emissions, also will carry the BlueEFFICIENCY label.
The efficiency package or the NGT technology in the Sprinter are examples of this. These Sprinter models are identified by the BlueEFFICIENCY badges affixed to the sides in the area of the left and right B-pillars.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) April 9th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Thanks to the highly effective exhaust treatment system developed by Mercedes-Benz, BlueTEC vehicles fulfill the strictest global emissions standards to make them the cleanest diesels in the world. With the E 250 BlueTEC concept, which was created specifically for the North American market, Mercedes-Benz is now demonstrating how BlueTEC technology in the E-Class can be combined with a four-cylinder engine with optimized fuel consumption. When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC boasts fuel economy of 28 mpg U.S. in city traffic and 39 mpg U.S.on the motorway (U.S. FE standards). The E 250 BlueTEC concept fulfills the strictest emissions standards, including Bin 5 in the U.S., and would even meet the considerably toughened limits laid down in EU6 legislation not due for implementation until 1 September 2014.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) October 1st, 2008 at 10:19 am
From the end of 2008, Mercedes-Benz will be adding to its range one of the most fuel-efficient and therefore economical luxury saloons around in the form of the new S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Effective detailed modifications and advanced technology have lowered the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the new model variant by some ten per cent compared to its predecessor, which was itself very economical. Features of the first BlueEFFICIENCY model in the S-Class range include on-demand power steering, an automatic transmission with standstill decoupling, as well as tyres with reduced rolling resistance. All without compromising the high standards of comfort, performance and driving pleasure in any way.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) September 10th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a completely new diesel engine generation starting in the autumn of 2008. For its world premiere, Mercedes will unveil a C-Class model with this new four-cylinder engine. In the C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition, this engine produces, with its 2.2 litres of displacement, 150 kW / 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
The premiere model can accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 7.0 seconds, on the way to its top speed of 250 km/h. The Prime Edition only consumes an average of 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 km, with CO2 emissions of 138 g/km.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) May 21st, 2008 at 10:34 am
Yesterday, Mercedes released the all new-generation B-Class to the public, and today, it is time for the baby-Benz – the A-Class. With more than 500,000 units produced within three and a half years, the A-Class is among the bestsellers in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range.
Now the latest generation has a completely revised design, high-grade appointments and new technical developments which further improve safety, comfort and economy. A convenient ECO start-stop function which reduces urban gas consumption of these BlueEFFICIENCY vehicles by up to nine percent is now available for the high-volume models A 150 and A 170, for example.
Independent experts have acknowledged these great advances in the environmental field with an internationally valid environmental certificate, which the A-Class is the world’s first compact car to achieve.
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by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) May 20th, 2008 at 10:21 am
A day after my encounter with a B-Class in the States, Mercedes is introducing a new generation of the B-Class. After three successful years, Mercedes has overhauled the design and engineering of the B-Class. The facelift program focused on environmental compatibility, economic efficiency and comfort, with further advances being made in each of these areas. Thanks to a series of detailed improvements, the four-cylinder engines now burn up to 7% less fuel than previously, and distinguish themselves with remarkably low exhaust emissions that undercut the current EU limits by as much as 90%.
Mercedes-Benz has developed a new ECO start/stop function for the high-volume B 150 and B 170 models. This switches off the engine when stopped at traffic lights, for example, producing a fuel saving of up to nine percent in practical use. Additional new developments include the bi-fuel petrol/natural-gas drive in the B 170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY, along with active parking assist which helps drivers to both find a suitable parking spot, and then maneuver into it.
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