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Mercedes has long been using the V12 engine – but like with most other automakers in the industry it is time to make a change. They are thinking about lowering their favorite cylinder engine count by a third. Many believe that the reason for this is due to the increase in fuel efficiency and the lower emission standards.

When in fact the real reason is because the block itself is too long. A V12 engine is as long as an inline-six and Mercedes’ latest line of their mainstream engines are all in the V-design. This means that their cars are not designed with an engine compartment that is large enough to hold the engine.

Mercedes-Benz plans to use a state of the art and easy to use navigation system that consumers will enjoy. The new myCOMAND concept uses the Internet that has a download and upload speed on more then 3MB. This high speed Internet helps any driver to connect with no problems and no frustrations.

The interface is similar to those of the competition because it will allow access to the different digital media that can be found on the Internet as well as access to any phone information. The only difference is that myCOMAND will be entirely based on the Internet. That means that there are no more hard drives, the majority of computer hardware, and CD/DVD players.

In order for Mercedes-Benz to continue to reduce emissions they are missing one vital ingredient – urea. They discovered that this fluid is a must have to operate not only the exhaust system – but also to start up one of their Bluetec cars.

Mercedes stated this week that they will be designing each Bluetec Diesel to only turn on when it has been given the proper amount of urea. Drivers can check the supply the same way they would check their oil levels. The new system will even be built with sensors that will monitor that the exhaust is properly neutralized. That way owners know not to fill the urea tank with water.