The FINANCIAL — Mercedes-Benz is pressing ahead with its efficiency drive: seven new versions of the A, B and CLA-Class now offer fuel savings of up to 7 percent compared with their respective predecessors, according to Daimler AG.
The A 200 CDI 4MATIC and A 220 CDI 4MATIC additionally represent the first all-wheel-drive diesel models forming part of the new generation of compact cars from Mercedes-Benz. All models are available to order now, with deliveries set to begin in March 2014.
With combined fuel consumption of 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres and corresponding CO2 emissions of 125 g per kilometre, the CLA 250 sets new standards in its segment. Compared with the previous model, the reduction in the fuel consumption of the 155 kW (211 hp) Coupé represents a saving of 9 g of CO2 per kilometre, or 7 percent. This drop in fuel consumption has been achieved by means of a lean-burn process with stratified-charge operation, according to Daimler AG.
A 200 CDI will have a displacement of 2.2 litres at its disposal in future, as opposed to the previous 1.8 litres. It retains a rated output of 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 Nm, and emits only 102 g of CO2 per kilometre with the 7-speed DCT – 7 g less than its predecessor. This corresponds to a fuel consumption figure of only 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres. In addition, the A 200 CDI already complies with the Euro 6 emissions standard. The top diesel models in the guise of the A 220 CDI, B 220 CDI and CLA 220 CDI have also been revamped. In-engine optimisation measures have resulted in a further reduction in fuel consumption – as standard and with the same performance data.
The new A 200 CDI 4MATIC and A 220 CDI 4MATIC models offer efficiency combined with traction, as the first all-wheel-drive diesel models in the new generation of compact cars from Mercedes-Benz. The most innovative components of the new 4MATIC include the power take-off to the rear axle, which is integrated into the 7G-DCT automated dual clutch transmission, and the rear-axle gear unit with integrated, hydraulically actuated multi-disc clutch. This set-up allows fully variable distribution of the drive torque between the front and rear axles. Additional benefits of this design are a lower system weight compared with the competition and also high efficiency.
All models are available to order now and will be dispatched to the dealerships from March 2014, according to Daimler AG.
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