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10-01-2008, 11:30 AM
A new trick added to its FE_repertoire. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=152675)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_European_MB_S_320_CDI_BLUEEfficiency.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Oct. 1, 2008
2009 European MB S 320 CDI – Completely unaffordable by anyone's standards but it is more fuel efficient given the new technology additions.
Stuttgart – For the 2009 model year, Mercedes will be adding the S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY to its lineup. We already know about the 320 CDI so what is new about the new BlueEFFICIENCY?
With a particularly unique modification plus the standard efficiency additions, the S 320 CDI’s fuel consumption has been reduced by 10% compared to its already relatively fuel efficient predecessor. Features of the BlueEFFICIENCY S-Class include electric power steering, low rolling resistance tires and lightweight rims, and a first of its kind, automatic transmission with standstill torque converter decoupling.
The power steering hydraulic pump is now driven by an electric motor with an on-demand design, meaning it only builds up pressure when the driver actually turns the steering wheel. This has the effect of reducing energy and fuel consumption when driving for long distances on an Interstate.
The S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY rides on 17-inch light-alloy wheels shod with reduced rolling resistance tires.
The 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission is equipped with standstill torque converter decoupling. With this feature, the torque converter interrupts the power flow as soon as the vehicle comes to a stop with the engine running. This eliminates the torque converter’s hydrodynamic resistance, lessening the load on the engine and lowering fuel consumption. Standstill decoupling has the added benefit of reducing noise and vibration levels when stopped, and enables even smoother idling. The slip-controlled clutch engages the instant the driver releases the brake pedal, allowing the vehicle to move off without the slightest delay.
With these three additions, the new S 320 CDI’s fuel economy increased from 28 mpgUS to 31 mpgUS combined on the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC).
There has been no change in the V6 CDI’s output with HP and torque figures of 235 HP and almost 400 Lb-Ft. of torque are still available.
With the Dollar vs. Euro what it are today, the new S 320 CDI starts at a whopping $99,200 for the base with the long wheelbase version coming in at $110,200.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_European_MB_S_320_CDI_BLUEEfficiency.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Oct. 1, 2008
2009 European MB S 320 CDI – Completely unaffordable by anyone's standards but it is more fuel efficient given the new technology additions.
Stuttgart – For the 2009 model year, Mercedes will be adding the S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY to its lineup. We already know about the 320 CDI so what is new about the new BlueEFFICIENCY?
With a particularly unique modification plus the standard efficiency additions, the S 320 CDI’s fuel consumption has been reduced by 10% compared to its already relatively fuel efficient predecessor. Features of the BlueEFFICIENCY S-Class include electric power steering, low rolling resistance tires and lightweight rims, and a first of its kind, automatic transmission with standstill torque converter decoupling.
The power steering hydraulic pump is now driven by an electric motor with an on-demand design, meaning it only builds up pressure when the driver actually turns the steering wheel. This has the effect of reducing energy and fuel consumption when driving for long distances on an Interstate.
The S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY rides on 17-inch light-alloy wheels shod with reduced rolling resistance tires.
The 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission is equipped with standstill torque converter decoupling. With this feature, the torque converter interrupts the power flow as soon as the vehicle comes to a stop with the engine running. This eliminates the torque converter’s hydrodynamic resistance, lessening the load on the engine and lowering fuel consumption. Standstill decoupling has the added benefit of reducing noise and vibration levels when stopped, and enables even smoother idling. The slip-controlled clutch engages the instant the driver releases the brake pedal, allowing the vehicle to move off without the slightest delay.
With these three additions, the new S 320 CDI’s fuel economy increased from 28 mpgUS to 31 mpgUS combined on the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC).
There has been no change in the V6 CDI’s output with HP and torque figures of 235 HP and almost 400 Lb-Ft. of torque are still available.
With the Dollar vs. Euro what it are today, the new S 320 CDI starts at a whopping $99,200 for the base with the long wheelbase version coming in at $110,200.