Mercedes-Benz launches BLUETEC initiative in Europe: E 300 BLUETEC with exceptionally clean diesel technology
Stuttgart August 10, 2007; The inventor of BLUETEC technology is entering a new era with the new E 300 BLUETEC. On the back of positive experiences gained in the American market since the autumn of 2006, the environment-compatible BLUETEC diesel system is now also available in a passenger car model in the European market. Mercedes-Benz has achieved a massive reduction in emissions and compliance with the EU 5 standard whilst retaining the same favourable consumption figures. Thanks to the intelligent BLUETEC technology, this compression-ignition engine is one of the world’s cleanest and most efficient drive trains.
Environmental compatibility, driving pleasure and comfort are among the strengths of the new E 300 BLUETEC, with which Mercedes-Benz is launching its BLUETEC initiative in Europe. Based on the proven CDI models, this E-Class boasts cutting-edge emissions management and excellent ecological, economical and dynamic characteristics. The 3.0-litre V6 engine developing 155 kW/211 hp and an imposing 540 Nm of torque burns just 7.3 litres* of diesel per 100 kilometres and its emissions levels already fulfil future Euro stipulations. The E 300 BLUETEC accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds* and is capable of a top speed of 244 km/h*. At the same time, the BLUETEC model – like all its E-Class stable-mates – combines the suspension comfort typical of Mercedes with the proverbial “feel-good” ambience in the interior and outstanding safety standards.
The BLUETEC technology developed by DaimlerChrysler does an excellent job of reducing diesel vehicle emissions, in particular nitrogen oxides. To this end, the engineers at the Mercedes-Benz Technology Centre pursue various strategies. For example, in an initial step the formation of nitrogen oxides in the E 300 BLUETEC has been reduced through optimisation measures inside the engine.
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A reduction in the compression ratio to 16.5:1
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The use of special piezo injectors with reduced hydraulic flow
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An optimised exhaust gas turbocharger with variable turbine geometry
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Optimised exhaust gas recirculation control with raised return rate
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The use of ceramic glow plugs, which ensure quick cold starts every time for reduced-compression engines
BLUETEC initiative already seeing success
Mercedes-Benz first launched its BLUETEC initiative for passenger cars in the USA. It was here that the E 320 BLUETEC was launched onto the market in October 2006 as the world’s only passenger car to be fitted with this technology. And Mercedes-Benz is set to offer another three V6 BLUETEC models in the US – from the GL, M and R-Class ranges – from 2008. International automotive journalists have been among those to acknowledge the brand’s ongoing commitment to this technology, voting the E 320 BLUETEC “2007 World Green Car”. The members of the jury from 22 countries praised BLUETEC as a pacesetter for new and extremely clean diesel technology.
BLUETEC is also in use in commercial vehicles.
Indeed, the technology has been proving its mettle here since 2005 and is
now available for all commercial vehicle model series. DaimlerChrysler has
already delivered over 60,000 Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses with this
pioneering emissions-reducing system.
BLUETEC – a building block in the
reduction of CO2
|
CO (g/km) |
NOx (g/km) |
HC + NOx (g/km) |
Particulate (g/km) |
EURO 4 All new vehicles from 1.1.2006 |
0.50 |
0.25 |
0.30 |
0.025 |
EURO 5 All new vehicles from 1.1.2011 |
0.50 |
0.18 |
0.23 |
0.005 |
EURO 6 All new vehicles from 1.9.2015 |
0.50 |
0.08 |
0.17 |
0.005 |