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Mercedes Contemplates Four-Cylinder C-Class for US Market



According to Edmunds, Mercedes-Benz is looking into selling more fuel efficient versions of its new C-Class sedan. The idea was spurred
Four-cylinder C-Class might be what Mercedes needs to battle stiffer CAFE rating. (Photo: Kevin Wang, American Auto Press)
by the fact that gasoline prices are on the rise, and the standard for emissions is getting stricter. In addition, Mercedes-Benz is still unsure whether or not the front wheel drive B-Class, available north of the border in Canada, is right for the US market, due to it not being a traditional rear wheel drive sedan or coupe.

The smallest engine currently on sale in the US-market C-Class is the 230-hp C300. The engine that's undergoing consideration is a brand new 1.4-liter supercharged four-cylinder, which could make as much as 150 horsepower. Currently, Mercedes-Benz offers a variety of four-cylinder engines in other markets, including a 1.8-liter supercharged I-4 in the new C-Class, but not in North America. To compensate for the outright lack of power, rumor has it that the cars would feature a performance exhaust to mimic a louder engine sound, and extra-sharp throttle response to create the kick of a more powerful engine.

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All this luxury and low running cost too? Sounds good. (Photo: Kevin Wang, American Auto Press)
Mercedes-Benz USA considers such a move, perhaps they should turn to our neighbors in the North. Up in Canada (or down if you live in Detroit), Mercedes-Benz sells the C230, which is powered by a smaller 2.5-liter V6 that makes 200 horsepower. Still, even if M-B USA opts for a four-cylinder, this isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Many compact luxury cars, including the Acura TSX and Audi A4, are able to generate plenty of power out of their four cylinders, not to mention the fact that the previous two generations of C-Class have also featured four-cylinder engines in base trim.
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