What is CGI BlueEFFICIENCY?
Recently Mercedes-Benz has replaced the supercharged petrol engines in its C200 BlueEfficiency models with new, direct-injection, CGI (which means Charged Gasoline Injection) turbocharged engines, for which it is making some impressive claims.
What does CGI mean in Mercedes-Benz?
charged gasoline injection
Priced from $57,900 (plus on-road and dealer costs), the C200 CGI sedan opens the range with an all-new direct-injection (hence the CGI acronym, which means charged gasoline injection) 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 135kW and 270Nm.
What is BlueEFFICIENCY a class?
Mercedes has announced plans to offer an A-Class BlueEFFICIENCY (BE) Edition. It features a revised grille, LED daytime running lights and a reduced ride height. Designed to appeal to eco-conscious buyers, the model is distinguished by a revised grille and round LED daytime running lights.
Is Mercedes C250 a good car?
The C-Class may be a compact sedan but it’s also a solid, agile, quiet, comfortable and credible luxury car. We tested the base C250, powered by the exceptionally smooth, 201-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder engine Mercedes introduced for 2012. It serves up ample power, but its 24 mpg is not exactly stellar.
What does BlueEFFICIENCY mean on a Mercedes-Benz?
Mercedes-Benz BlueEFFICIENCY The idea behind BlueEFFICIENCY is to reduce pollutants produced by Mercedes-Benz cars. In a Mercedes-Benz with BlueEFFICIENCY, the alternator system gathers energy that is used for braking and converts it into electrical energy.
What is the difference between Mercedes Kompressor and CGI?
The CGI engine uses homogeneous direct injection with high-precision piezoelectric injectors combined with turbocharged for an increase in output from a small displacement engine. Alternatively, the Kompressor engine used a supercharger which drew its power from the engine, thereby increasing the petrol consumption.
What is the difference between Mercedes BlueTEC and BlueEFFICIENCY?
Only real difference is the AdBlue tank in the boot which will need filling up at service time as well.
Is BlueEFFICIENCY the same as BlueTEC?
BlueTEC is EuroVI compliant and BlueEfficiency are EuroV.
What is the difference between Avantgarde and Elegance for Mercedes?
The Elegance comes with vinyl standard and leather optional; it, too, features the familiar grille style with the star emblem on the hood. Avantgarde features a more sporty appearance than Classic of Elegance. For the Avantgarde trim level, both cloth seats and vinyl come standard with leather optional.
When did Mercedes stop making C250?
The Mercedes C250 is the smallest and least expensive Sedan that Mercedes made between 2012-2015.
Is Kompressor a turbo?
Kompressor/Supercharge = same. Compressed air pump powered by the engine crankshaft. Turbo = compressed air pump powered by the engine’s exhaust.
What is the fuel consumption of a Mercedes C 250 CGI?
Mercedes’ says the C 250 CGI returns fuel consumption of 7.7l/100kms and exhaust emissions are rated at 180g/km. By comparison, the C 200 CGI is 7.3l/100kms and 171g/km. The letters ‘CGI’ are ‘Benz-Speak’ for direct fuel injection and the newcomer is a Euro 5 standard engine thanks to its low fuel consumption and emissions.
When did Mercedes Benz C 250 BlueEfficiency come out?
The C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY were introduced in 2009. The C 250 CGI BlueEfficiency includes direct injection. All 3 models include the choice of saloon or station wagon bodystyles.
What does CGI stand for in a Benz?
The letters ‘CGI’ are ‘Benz-Speak’ for direct fuel injection and the newcomer is a Euro 5 standard engine thanks to its low fuel consumption and emissions. Performance is certainly impressive – zero to 100km/h in just 7.4 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 210km/h.