New "BSG" Technology Adopted for Improved Efficiency and Performance

New engine models have arrived for the current E-Class, first announced in July 2016. The "E 200 Avantgarde" and its four-wheel-drive counterpart, the "E 200 4MATIC Avantgarde," are equipped with a new powertrain that combines a newly developed 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder turbo engine, the "M264," with "BSG (Belt-Driven Starter Generator)" and a "48V electrical system" for enhanced efficiency and performance.

The "M264" engine alone produces a maximum output of 135kW (184ps) and a peak torque of 280Nm. It features a twin-scroll turbocharger system and "Camtronic" for variable valve timing. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz's patented "CONIC SHAPE® processing" has been incorporated to reduce friction within the engine.



Meanwhile, the "E 300 Avantgarde Sport" is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine with the same system as the E 200. Compared to the previous "E 250," maximum output has increased by 35kW (47ps) to 190kW (258ps), and peak torque has risen by 20Nm to 370Nm.

Pricing starts at ¥7.2 million for the "E 200 Avantgarde" Sedan and ¥7.59 million for the Station Wagon. The "E 200 4MATIC Avantgarde" Sedan is priced at ¥7.44 million, and the Wagon at ¥7.82 million. The "E 300 Avantgarde Sport" Sedan costs ¥8.55 million, with the Wagon at ¥8.93 million.