What Is BlueTEC Clean Diesel Technology?

What is Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC?

Mercedes-Benz innovation: from diesel to BLUETEC

BLUETEC – the technology for the cleanest diesel in the world.

How Does Mercedes BlueTEC Work?

While hybrid models are incredibly popular at the moment, diesel vehicles are also popular now that they are able to offer strong performance as well as solid fuel efficiency.

BlueTEC diesel technologies work to bolster performance and fuel economy while also reducing vehicle emissions on diesel engines.

BlueTEC engine components include:

High-pressure fuel injection provides optimal pressure and operation.

Variable-vane turbocharger creates more powerful combustion.

AdBlue liquid solution that is injected into the exhausted to convert nitrogen oxide emissions to nitrogen and oxygen (which won’t harm the environment

Benefits of BlueTEC

There are plenty of Mercedes-Benz hybrid options, so why choose a BlueTEC model?

To start, each model provides fuel economy that’s approximately 6 to 8 miles per gallon higher than their respective gas-powered equivalents.

These clean diesel options allow you to take advantage of the power you need without hurting the environment.

And thanks to the wide variety of Mercedes-Benz models that utilize this technology, you won’t have to compromise on style.

Whether you need a Sprinter BlueTEC option, a Mercedes-Benz van, or something smaller and stylish like an E-Class, you can utilize this Mercedes-Benz technology feature.

Explore Fuel-Efficient Options at Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield

Perhaps the most important benefit of choosing a BlueTEC diesel vehicle is that you’ll be behind the wheel of one of the cleanest fuel-powered engines on the Norwalk roads.

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The Diesel Trucks

Same 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 CDI engine as in former diesel models + SCR Technology (AdBlue)

210 hp @ 3,800 rpm
398 lb-ft @ 1,600 – 2,800 rpm
7-speed automatic transmission
4Matic permanent all wheel drive

The ML320 BlueTEC delivers impressive fuel economy, performance, and utility at an unmatched value – an excellent gasoline alternative.

The R320 BlueTEC is the first clean diesel sports tourer, offering impressive fuel economy without sacrificing performance, utility, or space.

The GL320 BlueTEC is the first luxury full-size SUV with a diesel offering impressive fuel economy without sacrificing performance, towing capability, and efficiency.

BlueTEC Clean Diesel Technology

What is BlueTEC SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) AdBlue – injection

Two different variants of BlueTEC NOx exhaust treatment technologies exist:

50 State-System (MY2009)

ML320 BlueTEC R 320 BlueTEC GL320 BlueTEC

SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

40 State-System (MY2009)

E320 BlueTEC- System with DeNox Catalytic Converter (which current CDIs don’t have)

Clean enough to be 50 State

AdBlue, a non-toxic additive, is injected into the exhaust stream.
Consequential large improvements in the emission of:

NOx = Nitrogen Oxide, which combines with hydrocarbons to create smog -> – 80%
HC = Hydrocarbon, which is an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon – > – 61%
CO = Carbon Monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas -> – 34%
PM = Particulate Matter, tiny particles of solid matter that lodge in the lungs and cause asthma – > – 88%
AdBlue topped off at regular service intervals