Bartek Sikorski

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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.

ateekt

Nice info, I see American license/title plate in this pic ...!

ree

Great, that the Bluetec will come over to Europe...

cawimmer430

And I believe that the E300 Bluetec will use much less fuel. The Mercedes brochures and press releases in 2002 claimed that our E320 would need at least 11-12 liters of gasoline per 100 km: yet the car has proven to be very economical despite us driving it sporty with a lot of city traffic at times. On average, we achieve 8.2 L / 100 km with the E320, but we've also gone as low as 7.7 L / 100 km and even 7.0 L / 100 km (!!!) when my mom drove it. A few days later, my father achieved the same results. My personal best was 7.2 L / 100 km.

If a 1.7-ton E320 with a 224-hp 3.2-l V6 can get mileage like this, imagine what the E300 Bluetec is capable off!


And these are perfectly acceptable numbers. The car is no doubt quicker (probably 6.9 / 7.0 seconds) and the top speed is practically unusable on the Autobahn these days.

Now all that is needed for the luxury masses in Europe is a more affordable E220 Bluetec.

ree

We need more gasoline with our CDI, then you need with your E 320... ...our overall average is 9.4 litres / 100 kilometres!! My best was 6.7 so far. But the E 300 Bluetec could be the perfect successor for our E-Class.

cawimmer430

Fuel consumption also depends heavily on driving style, something many people often overlook and then complain about the poor fuel economy their car offers without ever thinking that they could be at fault in some way.

Ever hear of the term "vorrausschauendfahren"? So fahren wir!

Always look ahead. Little things like laying off the gas when you see a red light or turning off the engine at a stoplight (my dad does that often) or putting the transmission into "N" when you're at a long red light. Stuff like that helps.

And of course the E-Class also has the adaptive accelerator pedal / transmission which adjust to your driving style and always try to maximize fuel economy whatever the situation is.

ree

I know... ...my whole family practice the "Vorrausschauendfahren". In my opinion the bad fuel consumption proceed from our fast autobahn trips and the 6 speed manual (I drive the car with low rpm - in the city or at the countryroad...but my dad doesn't - and he travelled most of the kilometres with our car) ...furthermore we don't turn the engine at stoplights off. So it's our fault...

atuv

Ok what is that?

far2000

the badge shows E320 Bluetec, guess they posted the wrong pic

ree

They don't have any official pictures of the E 300 Bluetec, so they show the E 320 probably.