BM dumping SC's for Turbos..
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BM -- MB (Mercedes)
Interesting direction. If nothing else, they have had good experience with both approaches, which is more than I can say of other constructors.
Their performance division AMG has tended to favor supercharged motors in recent years, particularly in their higher-end model variants (S55, E55, SL55, CL55 etc).
The only "high end" TT motor in their current lineup is the big V12 used in the Maybach and S600.
They DO have experience with smaller FI motors, such as the original SLK230, as well as some of their non-USDM models.
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STUTTGART -- Mercedes-Benz will drop supercharged Kompressor gasoline-powered engines from its lineup in favor of turbochargers.
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"Turbochargers are superior to superchargers in terms of noise and cost," said Juergen Frey, head of engine development for the A class. "When we introduced the supercharged engines it was the right decision. Turbocharging has greatly improved in the meantime, and we have virtually no turbo lag anymore."
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Turbochargers are cheaper than superchargers for gasoline engines. Turbos also generally deliver better fuel economy. That's why turbochargers are making a comeback in Europe. Teamed with smaller gasoline engines, turbochargers will help automakers meet stricter carbon dioxide emission rules that take effect in Europe in 2008.
Interesting direction. If nothing else, they have had good experience with both approaches, which is more than I can say of other constructors.
Their performance division AMG has tended to favor supercharged motors in recent years, particularly in their higher-end model variants (S55, E55, SL55, CL55 etc).
The only "high end" TT motor in their current lineup is the big V12 used in the Maybach and S600.
They DO have experience with smaller FI motors, such as the original SLK230, as well as some of their non-USDM models.
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STUTTGART -- Mercedes-Benz will drop supercharged Kompressor gasoline-powered engines from its lineup in favor of turbochargers.
< snip >
"Turbochargers are superior to superchargers in terms of noise and cost," said Juergen Frey, head of engine development for the A class. "When we introduced the supercharged engines it was the right decision. Turbocharging has greatly improved in the meantime, and we have virtually no turbo lag anymore."
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Turbochargers are cheaper than superchargers for gasoline engines. Turbos also generally deliver better fuel economy. That's why turbochargers are making a comeback in Europe. Teamed with smaller gasoline engines, turbochargers will help automakers meet stricter carbon dioxide emission rules that take effect in Europe in 2008.
Sorry.. goofed on the MB..
