Geneva - The event Geneva Auto Show 2011 which it took place March 1 to 13 were at the end of the series of events. Attention was drawn to the world community event.
Coinciding with that Mercedes-Benz launched a variant of the century, namely E-200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY sedan which it is fueled by most gasoline and compressed natural gas (CNG) or so-called bi-fuel. In addition to environmentally friendly efficient fuel and low emission of C) 2 is exposed, this variant is also claimed to have amazing power.
As reported by thegreencarwebsites.co.uk, Friday (11 / 3), Mercedes pointing out this characters of sedan actually use a machine equipped with a compressor and supercharger technology modified.
"The machine also uses a special injector under the intake manifold enabling the engine to consume two kinds of fuel," explained by the manufacturer.
However, it make no mistake. Petrol and gas fuel is not mixed in one tank but in a different tank. It is especially for gas tank, there are four in number two was placed under the car deck on the bottom and two behind the rear seats.
The gas tank was placed in a place like most other sedans. Operation of fuel use (whether petrol or gas, and turns in between) the driver simply operates the fuel choice.
The engine produces power up to 120 kilo watt (kW). Acceleration capabilities on the average, ie from rest, it is to a speed of 100 kilometers per hour (kpj) in just 10.4 seconds. Fuel consumption when using gasoline reaches 12.89 kilometers per liter.
"When using gas fuel, fuel consumption could be saved again to 10 percent, and lower CO2 emissions 20 percent," page of thegreencarwebsites.co.uk wrote.
Only, until now Mercedes has not provided information on the region where the car was marketed and how much of its official price.