We have all been impressed with Mercedes Bluetec diesel engines, which have been available to everyone in the U.S. for almost a year. They have made such an impact on Mercedes accounting for 20% of their sales. By the end of the year Europe will get their chance to be impressed as it makes it way to its shores for the first time in the form of the E-Class.
Right-hand drive versions are expected at some point in the future, but it is unknown when. “Bluetec” describes Mercedes diesel engines that utilize it’s AdBlue reductant and DeNOX particulate filter. The engines get better gas mileage and produce fewer emissions. Though E-Class Bluetec’s will join the European market soon, and the GL-, M-, and R-Class Bluetec’s will also join the US market soon, similarly-equipped C-Class, won’t appear in any markets until 2009. The C250 is claimed to get 57.7 mpg, while a C300 Bluetec hybrid gets a claimed 61.4 mpg.
Many people are curious as to why Mercedes is choosing to sell their hybrids in the U.S. before branching out into the great sale waters of the UK. A Mercedes UK spokesman said “The focus has been on the big prize which is converting America.” If those mileage claims are proved in real-world use, then Mercedes conversion efforts should get a huge push when the C arrives.
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