2009 Mercedes C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Mercedes unveiled today the C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY featuring second generation direct fuel injection as the fourth BlueEFFICIENCY model in the C-Class.

The C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is powered by a V6 engine with port injection that delivers 292 hp and a maximum torque of about 270 ft lbs. It delivers 8.3 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres in the European driving cycle, with CO2 emissions of 193 g/km.It accelerates to 60 mph from a standstill in 6.2 seconds, while its top speed is limited electronically to 155 mph.

At the heart of the new Mercedes-Benz C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY, which is available to order immediately, is the world’s first petrol engine with spray-guided direct injection. It produces 215 kW/292 hp and a maximum torque of 365 Nm. This is 15 kW/20 hp and 15 Nm more than the current V6 engine with port injection. Thanks to its innovative combustion system with piezo injection and a particulary efficient gearshift program the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY consumes 8.3 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres in the European driving cycle, with CO2 emissions of 193 g/km. This figure is more than 1.4 litres less than the value attained by the current C 350 and already meets future EU5 emission limits.

The price of the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENGY is 46,796.75 euros (incl. VAT).

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