2006 Mercedes E350 CGI: 292-hp & 365 Nm (270 lb/ft)

[cawimmer430]

Found this on the Autobild forums where one member posted this. I had no idea MB had done this. Mercedes has constructed a direct-injection version of the 3.5-l V6. This new motor is rated at 292-horsepower and 365 (270 lb/ft) of torque. Average fuel consumption is 9.0 L / 100 km Super Plus (26.1 mpg).

Also, Mercedes has confirmed that the new 5.5-l V8 found in the W221 S500 / S550 will find its way into the E-Class. That's 388-horsepower for you right there. For Europe, the E200 CDI will get a power boost from 122-hp to 136-horsepower, while the popular E220 CDI is upgraded to 170-horsepower from 150-hp. The E320 CDI's power rises from 224-horsepower to 231-hp. A new entry-level model for Europe is the E200 CGI (170-hp 1.8-l 4-cyl.) which also uses direct-injection. The 6.3-l V8 AMG engine will produce 514-horsepower.

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Interessant war für mich vor allem ein neuer Motor, von dessen existenz ich bisher nichts wusste: der E 350 CGI, ein 3,5-Liter-V6-Direkteinspritzer-Benziner mit 292 PS und 365 Nm maximalem Drehmoment. Durchschnittsverbrauch: 9,0 l/100 km, allerdings auf Super Plus ausgelegt.

Bestätigt wird der Einzug des 5,5-Liter-V8 mit 388 PS, der schon aus der S-Klasse bekannt ist, auch in die E-Klasse. Ausserdem werden die Vierzylinder-Diesel mit respektive 136 und 170 PS im E 200 / E 220 stärker, die Leistung des E 320 CDI steigt auf 231 PS. Die AMG-Version bietet künftig aus 6,3 Litern Hubraum 514 PS und eine neue AMG Speedshift 7G-Tronic. Als weiterer Direkteinspritzer-Benziner ist der E 200 CGI mit 170 PS aus 1,8 Litern im Programm. Die noch recht neuen V6 im E 280, E 350 und E 280 CDI sowie E 200 K und E 420 CDI bleiben unverändert.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Excellent! Merc1 really was on the money. So this will debut in the f/l E?

 

[siko]

The 350 CGI engine will be introduced in Geneva in the CLS...

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Whoo that really is great. I hope it filters throughout the range ASAP. And they need to get of their asses and dump the ancient 5 litre form cars like the CLS, ML, R etc.

 

[LaArtist]

what does cgi stand for.. very nice engine though

 

[bum-man]

I don't remember, but does the 6.2L AMG V8 have direct injection? And are the 1.8L the new turbo-charged units?

 

[yomomwhat]

what does cgi stand for.. very nice engine though

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found this actually

http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-t...00cgi-1536/mercedes-benzclk200cgi-1536-3.html

i thought i had heard of it before, i think it is something to do with the sulphur free fuel....
clean gas injection? lol who knows

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Ahh I remember now why MB has been cautious in their deployment of this technology. It was because of concerns over fuel quality in some markets and the availability of the required octane level gas. Not because they have been getting slack. Stupid Me.

 

[Merc1]

Mr Mercedes and cawimmer430 picture me jumping out of my chair reading this!!!!!!!

I remember when the direct-injection V6 was shown very quietly with the hybrids a little while ago. I said to myself that Mercedes is going to put this engine in production soon enough and poof! Here it is!!!!!!!!!

This works out to 288hp for the U.S. market E350. Remember that Edmund's article in which MB said that the world's cleanest direct injection petro engine was coming to the U.S.? I think they're looking to make a big splash with the new FL E because it has gotten a black eye over the last few years.

We all were just talking about how Mercedes was taking their time with direct injection for their petrol engines and here they are, just as I predicted.

Another prediction: The new V8s will get the technology in 2007 for 2008 model Benzes!!!! Watch and see. Expect the 5.5L V8 to go over 400hp with less fuel consumption.

M

 

[bum-man]

Now I just want to see that high performance AMG V6 Diesel to come out.

 

[Merc1]

They might do that again, but I think the V12 diesel is next. That is going to be some engine.

M

 

[Porsche Guy]

BMW really needs to step up their direct injection technology. They've had it in the 760 for a couple of years but no other engines have it, aside from the new twin turbo inline 6. I can't believe that the 5.0 V10, with all it's high tech bits, didn't get this technology. It sure could use it. Driving around town and getting 12 mpg is not fun. MB's V6 is sure going to be one sweet engine.

 

[Deutsch]

Now we know MB's answer to BMW's new bi turbo 3.0

 

[Merc1]

Can't wait until they put it in the SLK350. Going to be a hoot to drive!

M

 

[siko]

The 350 CGI engine will be introduced in Geneva in the CLS...

Like I said... CLS350 will get it first.

Here are some engine pics from the CLS350 press kit @ WCF

 

[martinbo]

What the hell funny lookin' spark plug is that!

Erm, actually no, it's not that unusual on closer inspection. It all the chrome that confuses one...

 

[cawimmer430]

Excellent! Merc1 really was on the money. So this will debut in the f/l E?

Expect to see it soon. To me, it's a response because of the 300-hp+ Lexus V6.

 

[cawimmer430]

what does cgi stand for.. very nice engine though

CGI = Stratified Charged Gasoline Injection I believe, but I couldn't find a verification online.

 

[cawimmer430]

I don't remember, but does the 6.2L AMG V8 have direct injection? And are the 1.8L the new turbo-charged units?

I think both these engines still use old fashioned fuel injection.

 

[cawimmer430]

Mr Mercedes and cawimmer430 picture me jumping out of my chair reading this!!!!!!!

<----- Merc1




BTW, CLS350 CGI: http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Feb06/24WorldPremierOfMercedesCLS30CGI.html

World Premiere Of The Mercedes CLS 350 CGI
Posted on February 24, 2006 at 8:40 AM CST

Mercedes has announced today that they will be adding a new member to the CLS family, dubbed the Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI.

The CLS 350 CGI, or Stratified-Charged Gasoline Injection if you're not the acronym-inclined type, is the world's first vehicle sporting a petrol engine to feature piezoelectric direct injection and spray-guided combustion. Or in plain English, the CLS has more power than a conventional CLS 350, all while consuming less fuel. Sound too good be to true? Read on my skeptics.

First up are the specs. The Mercedes CLS 350 CGI is powered by a 215 kW/292 hp six-cylinder engine, producing a torque rating of 365 Newton metres at 3000-5100 rpm. That's an increase of 20 horsepower over the conventional-injection V6 and four percent more torque. In terms of on-road performance, the CLS 350 CGI accelerates from 0-60 in 6.7 seconds, and can reach an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.

But as promised, despite the impressive numbers, the newest CLS also features improved fuel economy. According to the press release, owners can expect to see approximately 9.1 - 9.3 liters per 100 kilometers, which gives the four-door coupe a range of about 807 kilometers on one tank filling (80 Liters). For my American readers, that comes out to about 25 mpg, an increase in fuel economy of up to 15% over the standard CLS 350.

This all sounds great, but you're probably wondering how the new injection system works. Fear not my faithful readers, here's a small sample from taken the press release that should give you some idea of what's going on under the hood: "The main advantage of the CGI engine lies in the stratified operating mode from which it takes its name. During this mode the engine is run with high excess air and thus excellent fuel efficiency. Now, thanks to multiple injection, it is for the first time possible to extend this lean-burn operating mode to higher rpm and load ranges too. During each compression stroke, a series of injections takes place, spaced just fractions of a second apart. This has the effect of significantly improving mixture formation, combustion and fuel consumption. While stratified charge operation was previously only possible in the low part-load range, the new Mercedes direct-injection engine can still operate in this lean-burn stratified mode at speeds in excess of 120 km/h."

Got that? Of course, that's only a small sampling of what you can expect from the press release. Read on for photos of the new Mercedes CLS 350 CGI as well as the new CGI injection system, and check out the press release for the full details of how the new system works. Oh, and by the way - expect to see the CLS 350 CGI hitting European shores in the second quarter of 2006.

Enjoy.