We'd say, then, that slipping a four -
cylinder diesel into the E-class was not just a bold move but a smart move.
Not exact matches
We've previously reported that it's expected for the 2.1 - liter four -
cylinder diesel from the upcoming GLK250 BlueTec will probably make its way
into the C - Class.
Aside from that way - early drive of the E400, Mercedes slipped us
into the four -
cylinder 2014 E250 Bluetec
diesel — sorry, wagonistas, it's sedan - only for the U.S. — that arrives in August.
The lack of a six -
cylinder diesel option might be considered a limiting factor for those after a bit more punch, but for the performance minded buyer, the fantastic Quadrifoglio with its 503bhp was enough to send us
into a spin during eCoty.
The new - technology
diesel engines operate quietly and efficiently by injecting the fuel
into the
cylinders at ungodly high pressures through teensy nozzles.
The gas - powered 6.8 - liter V - 10 carries over
into the new trucks, but the F - 750's 6.7 - liter Cummins ISB turbo -
diesel six -
cylinder — essentially the same
diesel used in the Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks — is no longer offered.
TDI is a trademarked name that Volkswagen has given its
diesel injections — it stands for Turbo Direct Injection, and describes the technology that injects the
diesel fuel under high pressure directly
into the
cylinder, which has been force - fed with pressurized air from the turbocharger.
The four versions of Volvo's new four -
cylinder engines in both the petrol and
diesel line - ups are split
into entry - level, low, medium and high power outputs.
The engine range available largely consists of four -
cylinder petrol and
diesel options which fall
into Jag's 2 - litre ingenium range.
Turn the key and the four -
cylinder engine comes to life with a typical
diesel clatter and settles
into a somewhat smooth idle.
The fuel consumption of the new 120 hp, four -
cylinder D2 Drive - E
diesel in the Volvo V70 with a manual gearbox is down to a class - leading 4.1 l / 100 km (EU Combined), which translates
into CO2 emissions of 108 g / km.
The 2.4 - liter and 2.0 - liter turbocharged four -
cylinder engines are still available, but Hyundai adds a turbocharged 2.2 - liter
diesel into the mix as well.
The co-operation with Renault will ensure the four -
cylinder diesel engine will find its way
into the new C - Class.
Usually by a spark plug in petrol engines or upon direct injection of
diesel in
diesel engines Intake Manifold: The connecting tubing that mates with the
cylinder head on the intake side and the plenum chamber at the other end Inlet valve: The valve device that controls the flow of air or fuel + air mixture
into the
cylinder
The X3 sDrive28i provides a great new entry price point
into the X3 family, while the X3 xDrive28d and its 4 -
cylinder TwinPower Turbo
diesel engine provides an outstanding balance of performance and efficiency.
The M50d is classified as a BMW M Performance car, which is one rung below a pure BMW M car on the ladder, and uses a total of three turbochargers to force air
into a 3.0 liter six
cylinder diesel to make 381 horsepower and an insane 740Nm of torque, taking the X6 M50d to 100km / h in just 5.3 seconds while consuming only 7.7 L / 100 km on average.
If you're not
into diesel, the other engine choice is a 1.8 - litre turbocharged direct injection four -
cylinder with either a five - speed manual or six - speed automatic.
The current GLK's turbocharged 2.1 - litre four -
cylinder diesel should carry over
into a new GLK 250 BlueTEC while a V6 should also remain in a new GLK 350.
The
diesels are quiet and refined, but for aural thrills, the six -
cylinder M240i is the king of the mainstream 2 Series range, with a revvy, sonorous engine note that could fool you
into thinking the car isn't turbocharged.
Owing to its compact dimensions, it is the first six -
cylinder diesel to find its way
into the C - Class, where it replaces the old 2.7 - litre in - line five -
cylinder unit.
The Mercedes - Benz BlueTEC
diesel engine makes use of a selective catalytic exhaust system, which uses exhaust fluid for increased efficiency, while Audi and Volkswagen use the TDI clean
diesel system to spray atomized fuel directly
into each
cylinder.
Whichever market segment BMW's GT fits
into, buyers will have a choice of three engines — the 535i, featuring a 225kW six -
cylinder in - line twin - turbo petrol engine; the 550i, powered by a 300kW V8 twin - turbo; or a 530d, a 180kW six -
cylinder in - line
diesel unit.
As a result, exhaust management in this new 180 kW / 245 hp six -
cylinder diesel already reduces nitric oxides to the standard not coming
into force until the introduction of EU6 in the year 2014.