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BlueEFFICIENCY variants of the A-Class and B-Class

  • Date
    5 - 13 April 2008
  • Description

    Mercedes-Benz presents the revised models of the 169 series A-Class and the 245 series B-Class at the Auto Mobil International (AMI) show in Leipzig. The 1.5-litre and 1.7-litre petrol-engined models, as particularly economical BlueEFFICIENCY variants, are available with ECO start/stop function and reduced rolling resistance and drag. The economical A 160 CDI in the two-door version and the B 170 NGT with bivalent natural gas drive also carry the "BlueEFFICIENCY" label.

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Mercedes-Benz A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon, model series 169, and B 170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY, Sports Tourer, model series 245, 2008. Dr Klaus Maier, Head of Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars, presents the new BlueEFFICIENCY models at the Auto Mobil International (AMI) motor show, Leipzig, Germany. Left: Mercedes-Benz B 170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY, natural gas production vehicle from June 2008, equipped with 5 tanks holding a combined 16 litres of natural gas in addition to the 54-litre petrol tank. Spark-ignition engine M 266, 2034 cc, 85 kW/116 hp. Lotus blue metallic (240), 5-spoke light-alloy wheels (special equipment). Right: A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon, model series 169, horizon blue metallic (391). Equipped with ECO automatic start/stop, which switches off the engine during short stops at traffic lights or in traffic jams.
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A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon - W 169, B 170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY, Sports Tourer - T 245, Dr Klaus Maier
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