The New Mercedes-Benz 4.0 l V8 Diesel Engine

The New Mercedes-Benz 4.0 l V8 Diesel Engine With the new V8 diesel engine of the E420 CDI, Mercedes-Benz is introducing an engine that is a balanced, powerful overall motor. Its consistent optimizations and excellent specific values reached in its class, more than make up for its lower displacement of 4.0 l, compared with its competitors. It will be offered exclusively as the Euro 4 model with a particulate filter. Starting with the E-Class, this engine, a basic though enhanced development of the familiar V8 diesel engine, will replace its predecessors in the S-Class, as well as in the M-Class and G-Class. The production location at Motorenwerk Berlin was kept. 1 Introduction and Objective In 2000, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its first V8 diesel engine, which was initially offered in the S-Class. It was subsequently introduced into the E-Class as well as the M-Class and GClass SUV’s, a move that contributed greatly to its success in this particular market segment. Therefore, it was clear that the conceptual design of a successor to the V8 diesel must incorporate the requirements of these vehicle model series. In addition, the following development goals were defined: – remarkable driving performance through increased power and torque – compliance with the Euro