Cooperation Mercedes-Benz and Renault

25 May 2017

Mercedes-Benz and Renault are developing a 1.2 - and 1.4-liter turbo engine

Mercedes-Benz and Renault are busy jointly developing a low-volume engines for the new A-class of 2018. Both engines are turbocharged and direct fuel injection.

to Operate the two brands not the first time. The fact that the annual tightening of European emissions standards, to develop engines and transmissions alone is hard in financial terms. Therefore, even such giants as Mercedes-Benz needs to be cooperation.

In fact, Mercedes-Benz manufactures engines of its own design, to take at least the latest 6-tselinnoye inline engine, which the firm has great expectations. However, small engines such as the 1.5-liter for the GLA and the 1.6-litre C-class, built jointly with Renault.

British media reported that the engines of 1.2 l and 1.4 l developed under the plant's name М282. The engines for the first time to "light up" on the A-class of 2018 and, most interestingly, will never know the transverse location under the hood.

In connection with these data, the entire model range, built on a front-drive platform of MFA2 will definitely benefit from the introduction of "downsizing" motors. From new motors, undoubtedly benefit and Renault - due to them, the French will close the gap in the engine range Megane. At the moment the Megane power after a 130-horsepower 1.6 dCi is immediately followed by the 1.2 TCe with a power of 205 HP.

needless to say, after the statements of the French, after 2020, will be the discontinuation of the 1.5-liter "diesel". Therefore, small gasoline engine, which could be integrated into a hybrid setup, fit perfectly. In addition, such development strategy announced in Volkswagen, in the case of models Golf and Polo BlueMotion.
Some of the fans of Mercedes-Benz might argue, de is not suitable 1.2-litre motor for such a solid company. But then, what can they say about liter unit for a direct competitor Mercedes-Benz – Audi A3. The car from Ingolstadt is not the less reward with this engine. Therefore we need to cast aside all prejudice.

However, it is not necessary to consider the decrease in the volume of the internal combustion engine, as a panacea. It is worth remembering that at the moment Toyota with their hybrid powertrains for the Prius and Auris ahead of the rest. The Japanese have recently doubled the sales of "hybrids" and it begins to affect the changing nature of driving, as such.

Maybe Daimler is necessary to think not over the decline, and to create your own hybrid setup, so you do not be a follower.
In spite of that, Mercedes-Benz continues to Refine its powerplants. So, the new A-class will get a revised M274 engines (1.6 l) and М260 (2.0 l). The latter, incidentally, will be the basis for the "charged" models A40 AMG.