Mercedes has started selling ‘BlueEfficiency’ versions of the C-Class in Germany which cost around EUR500 less than conventional models, according to Automobilwoche.
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A BlueEfficiency version of the C180 Kompressor is EUR31,089 and the C200 CDI EUR 32,517.
With a 115kW/156 horsepower petrol engine, the C180’s fuel consumption is 0.9l/100km lower than a conventional model at 6.5l. CO2 emissions ae 156g/lm. The 200 CDI diesel version’s fuel consumption is 5.1l/100km and CO2 emissions are 135g/km, a reduction of 10.5%.
Mercedes environment head Herbert Kohler last week said the reduction in fuel consumption had been achieved by reducing the weight of the car, modifying the gearbox, adding a gearshift indicator and reducing wind resistance.
The indicator on the instrument panel advises the driver when to change gear, in order to save fuel.
Experiences from Mercedes-Benz’s eco-training programme show that drivers can use up to 15% less fuel if they drive economically and in a way that is energy-aware.
BlueEfficiency versions of the A-Class and B-Class are already available and such variants will ultimately be introduced across all model ranges.
