3 new engines from MB in the next 2-3 years

[Tarek]

Exciting times!

 

[Wolfgang]

What about the new TT I4 and I3 from MB, rumored a few months ago?

Daimler's chief passenger engine developer Dr. Leopold Mikulic will become the 'Cooperation Coordinator Daimler' soon, indicating the joint engine development program with Renault/Nissan, potentially including the I4 / I3 you mentioned, is moving forward smoothly. On the French side his counterpart will probably be Jacques Verdonck. reported by SZ

 

[SKY]

Daimler's chief passenger engine developer Dr. Leopold Mikulic will become the 'Cooperation Coordinator Daimler' soon, indicating the joint engine development program with Renault/Nissan, potentially including the I4 / I3 you mentioned, is moving forward smoothly. On the French side his counterpart will probably be Jacques Verdonck. reported by SZ

I´ve never undertood this at all. A Mercedes engine bild by Nissan/Renault?, don´t know if I would trust it. Maybe is the case of BMW with Citroen too, but I don´t know.

 

[Wolfgang]

Mercedes Diesels: GLK in 2011 and C-class in 2012, Eight Models in U.S. by 2014

Mercedes-Benz wants to sell eight diesel-engined models in the U.S. by 2014, according to recent remarks made by Philipp Schiemer, the company’s vice-president for product management. Presently, the Stuttgart-based automaker offers us oil-burners in its E-, M-, GL-, and R-class models, with a diesel S-class on the way. The S350 BlueTec, which is powered by the same 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 that’s in the company’s other American diesel models, will be offered exclusively with 4Matic all-wheel drive when it arrives in showrooms in the fall of 2011.

At the same time, we’re told, U.S. Benz dealers will also begin selling a diesel GLK. Likely wearing GLK250 BlueTec badging, the little crossover will receive the firm’s well-regarded 2.1-liter turbo-diesel four, which makes 204 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque in the European GLK250—those numbers, as well as the ones on the car’s badge, could change slightly in the Americanization process. Still, the prospect of a GLK that could return fuel mileage in the high 30s on the highway while still ripping off a mid-seven-second 0-to-60-mph time is enticing.

We’ll also be seeing a lightly face-lifted 2012 Mercedes C-class at dealers in September, but it will be at least another year until shoppers can opt for an oil-burning powerplant underhood. The diesel sedan would arrive sooner, but Mercedes is still trying to keep up with strong worldwide demand for its four-cylinder diesels in markets where those engines are an absolute necessity for sales. When it does hit our shores, we suspect it’ll do quite well. Although sales of BMW’s oil-burning 335d have been slow as a result of its high sticker price, modest fuel economy, and superfluous torque, the four-cylinder diesel in the C-class should steer clear of most, if not all, of those issues.

If you’re keeping count, adding the S-, C-, and GLK-classes to the diesel mix adds up to only seven models. When asked about where that eighth diesel will end up, a Mercedes spokesperson coyly tells us, “there’s a lot of calendar between now and 2014.” We take that to mean vehicle number eight will be a new model, quite possibly one of Mercedes’ planned small front-wheel-drive cars, with the GLC small crossover being the most likely candidate. Either that or a diesel SLS. (We kid.)

Mercedes Diesels: GLK in 2011 and C-class in 2012, Eight Models in U.S. by 2014 - Car and Driver Blog

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

When will there be a turbo version of the new V6 for the regular lineup?

 

[Wolfgang]

When will there be a turbo version of the new V6 for the regular lineup?

See SKYSONY's recent post indicating it may be introduced on the 222:

http://www.germancarforum.com/s-cla...w222-s-class-spy-pics-info-19.html#post497044

 

[Wunderkind]

When will there be a turbo version of the new V6 for the regular lineup?

Georg Kacher reported many months ago that there is a 350hp TT V6 engine ready for release.

As for Mercedes and Nissan co-operating on engines. I can easily see the next generation small capacity I4 engines being developed for both marques. No problems there as long as they are rowing in the same direction.

 

[Wolfgang]

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Merc to get Renault engine

Mercedes will get Renault-Nissan’s new 128bhp 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine
as part of the two firms’ recent tie-up, sources in France have revealed.
The new engine will make its way into Mercedes smaller models, in particular
its new A-class and B-class ranges that will start to appear from next year.

Merc to get Renault engines - Autocar.co.uk

 

[Wolfgang]

Looks like the V12 will remain in production and is now rated with 463 kW (630 PS).

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[LaArtist]

^ofcourse it will..i always laughed at the members who thought there wont be a V12 from merc..

 

[klier]

^^^ This is no news. The S65 has just been facelifted and upgraded to 630 hp. Nobody was thinking it's going away.

350 hp V6 turbo will be nice competition for the new BMW I6 turbo with 368 hp! Finally a generation with real competition again.