The "secret" of the V6 engines in the E 230, E 280, E 350 and E 350 CGI models lies in the sophisticated technology package. By way of example, all four camshafts benefit from variable valve timing across the entire engine speed range. Furthermore, fuel consumption is reduced thanks to optimised combustion, while a balancer shaft ensures smoother running.
The 6-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet of the E 350 CGI uses piezo injectors which inject the fuel directly into the combustion chamber. This improves mixture formation, resulting in virtually complete combustion with low pollutant emissions. The engine’s 215 kW (292 hp) are delivered exceptionally seamlessly. The maximum torque, which peaks at 365 Nm, is within a broad engine speed range of between 3000 and 5100 rpm.
The E 280 and E 350 are each also available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive for an even smoother ride, especially when road conditions are unfavourable.
(E 320: fuel consumption combined: 9.2–9.6 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 220–230 g/km; E 280: fuel consumption combined: 9.3–9.7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 222–232 g/km; E 350: fuel consumption combined 9.7–10.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 231–244 g/km; E 350 CGI: fuel consumption combined 8.7–9.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 208-219 g/km)[1]