Despite a significant increase in efficiency and output (143 kW / 195 hp compared with 125 kW / 170 hp) and
far lower fuel consumption (4.2 litres compared with 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres), the basic price of the E 220 d with automatic transmission, for example, is comparable with that of the previous E 220 BlueTEC ($ 50,485.75 compared with $ 50,158.50).
Not exact matches
The Controlled Efficiency start / stop function
further contributes to the
low fuel consumption.
To cut
fuel consumption still
further, the torque converter lockup clutch eliminates slip even at
low engine speeds.
Having covered around 500 kilometers with it (two - thirds of which on the open road, one third in the city), the trip computer showed an average
fuel consumption of just 6.7 liters / 100 km —
far from the advertised 4.8 l / 100 km but
lower than what you'd expect from an SUV of this size.
Using a central injector instead of a side - injector system provides improved
fuel - air mixture preparation, helping to
further reduce
fuel consumption and
lower emissions.
Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have seen
fuel consumption and CO2 emission reductions across the range,
further lowering running costs and the Total Cost of Ownership.
The BlueMotion model also gets a
lowered ride height and a more suitably aerodynamic bodykit to
lower fuel consumption further.
The AA80E, or 8 Super ECT, 8 - speed automatic transmission adopted; A world's first, the transmission features a
far wider and closer gear ratio than conventional 6 - speed automatic transmissions and proficiently achieves both powerful acceleration and
low fuel consumption, which are normally inversely related performance characteristics
This enables the gear shift points to be
lowered still
further,
lowering the rev levels, which contributes to the excellent
fuel consumption figures of the TDI.
The brand is pursuing a systematic strategy aimed at
lowering fuel consumption and pollutant emissions still
further.
Careful aerodynamic detailing of the
lower bumper and finned rear undercover smooths airflow from beneath the car,
further improving both vehicle stability and
fuel consumption.
The 24 - valve engine's 10.7:1 compression ratio aids in
lowering fuel consumption and improves performance while the variable - displacement oil pump
further reduces parasitic losses to maximize
fuel economy.
Reducing
fuel consumption even
further but unlikely for Australia will be four «Green tec» versions fitted with idle - stop, regenerative braking and
low - resistance tyres.
Thus equipped, the 1.33 litre Dual VVT - i unit &'s
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are
lowered still
further to 5.9 L / 100 km (40 mpg US) and 136 g / km respectively.
These state - of - the - art engines not only imbue the BMW 4 Series Coupe with outstanding acceleration and elasticity, they also join forces with the car's intelligent lightweight construction concept to deliver
further improvements in driving dynamics and
lower fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are 11 per cent
lower than the old Gallardo's — the LP610 - 4 Coupe claims 22.6 mpg and 290g / km — but with such immense performance at your disposal, you can expect to achieve
far less than that in the real world.
To
further minimize piston friction and
lower fuel consumption, the cylinder bore is widened at the
lower end of the cylinder liners.
This enables
further reduced
fuel consumption and emission levels plus powerful torque even at
low engine speeds.
The second diesel model in the range, the BMW 730d, underlines its status as the world's most economical and
lowest emission model in the luxury class by a
further reduction in both
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as well as optionally available BMW BluePerformance Technology.
Thus equipped, the 1.33 litre Dual VVT - i unit's
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are
lowered still
further, to just 5.9 l / 100 km and 136 g / km respectively.
The PFAMEN also works at a
lower pressure than current diesel injectors,
further reducing
fuel consumption.