Mercedez Benz Introduce AdBlue to US Market

Mercedes have introduced three new models to the US Market, the R320, ML320 and GL320 all feature Mercedes recognised BlueTec Engine.

The BlueTec engine, already successful in Europe, uses SCR technology and is able to meet the strict requirements of the 2010 emissions standards which call for NOx emissions to fall below an average of 0.4g/kWh. This also means that the innovative manufacturer has already built vehicles with the potential to meet the demands of Euro6.

The vehicles produced by the Stuttgart manufacturer already count as some of the worlds cleanest and the BlueTec AdBlue engine (co developed with BOSCH) and were featured on the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for 2007.

Certain features of the six-cylinder diesel engine had to be modified for use in the new models ML 320 BlueTEC, GL 320 BlueTEC and R 320 BlueTEC with AdBlue injection. The piston crowns were revised for an improved mixture formation, and the compression ratio was reduced from 17.7 to 16.5. The VNT turbocharger and engine control unit were also improved and reconfigured. All three of the new SUVs are available only with the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.

Mercedes will be exhibiting all their new technologies at the CV show next week at stands 8-411 and 8-438.