Environmentally compatible concepts
BlueEFFICIENCY from Mercedes-Benz stands for pioneering efficiency technologies as well as innovative packages of measures based on optimising fuel consumption and emission levels.
BlueEFFICIENCY measures
BlueEFFICIENCY measures are comprehensive vehicle optimisations that help to save fuel and ease the burden on the environment. The new A-Class models also benefit from deployment of the most efficient engines with carefully designed aerodynamic and energy management measures, to keep fuel consumption to a minimum. In addition to intelligent energy management they also have tyres optimised for rolling resistance. Over and above this, all the petrol engine models as well as the A 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY already comply with the requirements of the Euro 6 emisisons standard.
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Aerodynamics The new A-Class is extremely streamlined and has even improved upon the Cd value, 0.27, that was already the best in its segment. |
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Intelligent energy management Significant savings can also come from a series of small contributions. With the aim of making the new A-Class more fuel-efficient, the Mercedes-Benz engineers examined all the main components with regard to their energy requirements and found ways of getting them to work more economically. Overview of efficient energy management measures:
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Tyres with optimised rolling resistance The rolling resistance of the tyres has a big influence on a vehicle’s consumption. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz deploys tyres with low rolling resistance in the new A-Class as well. They are formed in a different way and use a different rubber blend to conventional tyres. With unchanged handling and braking characteristics, the rolling resistance can be markedly reduced with them. |
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ECO start/stop function The ECO start/stop function reduces fuel consumption and emissions by switching off the engine automatically when the car comes to a stop (e.g. in traffic jams or at traffic lights). If a vehicle is equipped with the ECO start/stop function, a starter/generator is installed in place of the starter. Intelligent control electronics allow the starter/generator to supply the electrical energy for the vehicle’s electrical system and, in starter mode, the torque required to start the engine.
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ECO display So that the driver is able to check and, if necessary, adapt to a more efficient driving style, the ECO display provides feedback on how economical his handling of the vehicle is, and helps implement a consumption-optimised driving style for the given and chosen framework conditions. |
Efficiency technologies in the new A-Class
Mercedes-Benz feels responsible for the protection of natural resources and for providing technologies at the same time sustainable and efficient. After all, it is necessary to ensure future mobility.
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