Posts with tag: C350

US Gasoline Not Clean Enough for New Merc Engines

Mercedes Benz SLK Roadster 597x337 US Gasoline Not Clean Enough for New Merc Engines

Mercedes-Benz is among the world leaders when it comes to automotive powertrain technology, from the performance front to the greener side of things. Recent developments have led to lean-burn technology aimed at reducing a vehicle’s emissions as well as improving its fuel efficiency. This is something that the United States won’t be able to take advantage of, simply because the gasoline there is too dirty for the engines.

According to Ward’s Automotive, Daimler powertrain development VP Bernard Heil stated that US gasoline contains 95 parts per million of sulfur, which is around double the amount that the new engines can handle. This is an excessively high amount and will lead to clogging in the new engines’ nitrogen oxide traps.

This is just the latest evidence that the US is falling behind in terms of filtering sulfur from its gas. Of course, Heil is quick to note that African and Asian gasoline also has too much sulfur in it, which will make those gasolines unusable by the new lean-burn engines.

Daimler’s new lean-burn engine technology will be first seen in the Mercedes-Benz C350 sport sedan as well as the pictured SLK Roadster. Of course, given the conditions outlined above, only European variants will be able to use the new technology—at least for now.

Superchips presents remapped ECU for C350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY

mercedes benz c350 cdi 597x427 Superchips presents remapped ECU for C350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY
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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