This week we said goodbye to our oldest car. Namely the 2009 Mercedes E Class which proved to be a very reliable motor with some 291,000
miles on the clock when sold. As we said goodbye to this car, it was also an
opportunity to say goodbye to Euro4 (European Emission Standards).
In 2017 we said goodbye to the last of the Euro3 vehicles being
employed. This signalled our commitment to improving our green credentials and considering
our clients’ CSR policies. Looking at specifications shows how engines
have changed in the last few years.
Comparing our old 2009 E Class with the brand new 2018 E Class (purchased September) reveals the improvements: Power and performance has increased, efficiency has been enhanced (greatly) and most importantly emissions have reduced.
Comparing our old 2009 E Class with the brand new 2018 E Class (purchased September) reveals the improvements: Power and performance has increased, efficiency has been enhanced (greatly) and most importantly emissions have reduced.
Mercedes E220
|
2009 CDI
|
2018 SE
|
BHP
|
170
|
194
|
0 – 60 mph
|
8.6
|
7.3
|
MPG
|
42
|
65
|
Gearbox
|
5 speed
|
9 speed
|
Co2 (g/km)
|
177
|
122
|
Engine size (cc)
|
2145
|
1950
|
This change is aided by modern materials and energy saving
features like LED lights and new post combustion technology (which reduces harmful nitrogen
oxide gases). There are more developments too including voice control, a 12” widescreen
display, auto-braking and a five star Euro NCAP safety rating.
