The new generation of engines from Mercedes-Benz: The highlights

OverviewExtensive strategic engine initiative from Mercedes-Benz: More powerful, more economical and cleanerThe new generation of engines from Mercedes-Benz: The highlightsInterview Prof. Dr Thomas Weber: "Optimal matching of engines to customer requirements"New Powertrain Integration Centre (AIZ): State-of-the-art test rigsNew six-cylinder petrol engine (M 256): Fascinating 48 V driveNew V8 biturbo petrol engine (M 176): Number of cylinders to suit the requirementsNew six-cylinder diesel engine (OM 656): Majestic long-distance athleteFour-cylinder diesel engine (OM 654): More economical and powerful, more lightweight and compactNew four-cylinder petrol engine (M 264): Specific output and agility on a par with a sports carStarter-alternators and 48 V electrical system: Untiring helpersNANOSLIDE®: Mirror-smooth surface for less frictionParticulate filters for petrol engines: Even cleaner thanks to filterThe new WLTP test cycle: Closer to real-world consumptionGlossary: Key technical termsLandmarks in engine technology: Did you know that...

More powerful, more economical and cleaner: the new modular engine family from Mercedes-Benz

  • The new engine family from Mercedes-Benz sets new standards in terms of power output, refinement and efficiency.
  • The new family of petrol and diesel engines, with 4, 6 and 8 cylinders, is of modular design. The key features of the new family are a standard cylinder spacing of 90 mm and identical interfaces to the vehicle, which makes for modern, flexible production, among other things.
  • The scaling of state-of-the-art technologies and electrification options from 12 V to 48 V to high-voltage plug-in applications makes it possible to configure the appropriate powertrain for every vehicle.
  • Mercedes-Benz is investing a total of around 3 billion euros in its strategic engine initiative.
  • The new family of engines was launched in 2016 with the four-cylinder diesel OM 654 and will be systematically extended with the following engines in 2017:
    • six-cylinder in-line petrol engine M 256
    • four-cylinder in-line petrol engine M 264
    • V8 petrol engine M 176
    • six-cylinder in-line diesel engine OM 656
  • A host of innovations will go into series production in 2017:
  • electric auxiliary compressor eZV
  • Integrated Starter-Alternator ISG
  • belt-driven starter-alternator BSA
  • 48 V electrical system
  • cylinder shutoff
  • Particulate filters for petrol engines
  • near-engine exhaust system
  • 2500 bar diesel injection
  • CAMTRONIC in diesel engine (OM 656), V8 biturbo petrol engine (M 176) and four-cylinder petrol engine (M 264)
  • In 2017, the new S-Class will be the first Mercedes-Benz vehicle to be powered by the new engines.
  • The new engines are tuned to the vehicles on state-of-the-art test rigs at the new Powertrain Integration Centre (AIZ) in Sindelfingen, where new technologies and powertrains are continuously further developed for the future.
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