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As the inventor of the motor car, we feel we have

a special responsibility for improving its

resource efficiency – without compromising on

safety, comfort and driving pleasure.

Our comprehensive BlueEFFICIENCY measures

have already brought significant cuts in fuel

consumption to many current Mercedes-Benz

models, helping to lower both their CO2

emissions and their running costs. What’s more,

we are continuing to develop new environmentally friendly technologies that will reduce

emissions even further and help to make

motoring more sustainable in the long term.

BlueEFFICIENCY – the Mercedes-Benz efficiency

drive. In addition to highly advanced and efficient

engines, BlueEFFICIENCY models come with a

range of energy-saving measures that enable fuel

consumption and CO2

emissions to be reduced

by up to 25%.These measures vary from model to

model but can include ECO start/stop, on-demand

ancillary components and low-resistance tyres,

as well as aerodynamic optimisation and the use

of lightweight materials.

BlueTEC – cleaner diesel power. BlueTEC is our

cleanest diesel technology to date. Its combination of advanced common-rail direct injection,

optimised combustion and modular emissions

control systems reduces particulate levels by up

to 95% and removes up to 90% of nitrogen oxides,

leaving little but water, harmless nitrogen and

the satisfaction of knowing you’ve done your bit

for the environment.

HYBRID and BlueTEC HYBRID – the future of

internal combustion. The next stage in our

efficiency drive, hybrid drivetrains will bring

new levels of fuel efficiency and emissions

reduction to tomorrow’s Mercedes-Benz

passenger cars. The petrol/electric HYBRID

system allies an economical internal combustion

engine to an electric motor that not only assists

the engine when accelerating but also recovers

kinetic energy during braking. In addition, the

system automatically shuts off the engine as the

car slows to a standstill, helping to reduce fuel

consumption even further. The diesel equivalent,

BlueTEC HYBRID, combines the benefits of