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Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Automotive1(op): 1:48am On Jan 19, 2018

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Ola Källenius,the head of Mercedes research and development said on tuesday at the 2018 Detroit auto show that Mercedes will phase out V-6 engine in favor of the Inline-6s.

The strategy behind new inline-6s and the V-6's retirement surrounds a shift to more inline-4 powered vehicles. The inline-6 and inline-4 are natural partners, just like the V-8 and V-6 engine were for decades.

Källenius said Mercedes-Benz's inline-4 and 6 engines are branches of the same tree, and they can be built on the same production line.

The German luxury brand showed its first inline-6 engine, dubbed the M256, displacing 3.0-liters in 2016. The engine features a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with an integrated starter generator.

The unit replaces the standard starter and generator with a single more powerful unit placed between the engine and transmission sans belts. The design also helps overcome one of the inline-6's downsides: its overall length.

The ISG can also add a 20 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque boost during high-load situations, and Mercedes-Benz proclaimed it will offer V-8-like performance with 6-cylinder efficiencies.

Although the brand is all-in on inline-6 engines, the change won't happen overnight.
Last year, Mercedes-AMG announced it has an inline-6 based on the M256 in the works.

Source https://autojosh.com/mercedes-benz-phasing-v-6-engines-favor-inline-6s/

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Nobody: 5:35am On Jan 19, 2018

They need to do a limited edition roadster with inline 12 cylinders shocked

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by pawsofdikeje(m): 7:00am On Jan 19, 2018

I agree

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by autotrader014(m): 7:00am On Jan 19, 2018

My favourite car any day

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Sweetcollins: 7:00am On Jan 19, 2018

We have only two automobiles in the world
Mercedes and others!!!

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Nobody: 7:00am On Jan 19, 2018

Cool

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by KushyKush: 7:01am On Jan 19, 2018

Benz!

You can't drive this car without feeling yourself. Trust me, there is this pride that comes whenever you are spinning those wheels around town!

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by King4Roller: 7:02am On Jan 19, 2018

Do quick produce my G-Wagon with the in-line technology. Make my lawyer no ex sue una.

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by GeleFanzgore: 7:03am On Jan 19, 2018

Cool

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by phlame(m): 7:03am On Jan 19, 2018

Sweetcollins:
We have only two automobiles in the world
Mercedes and others!!!

So basically U believe Mercedes performs better than RR, Bentley, Porsche, Maseratti huh

Think again!!!

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by hisgrace090: 7:05am On Jan 19, 2018

Now is the time for mercedes to take over the auto industry completely.

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Richardabbey(m): 7:06am On Jan 19, 2018

#istandwithsexdoll angry

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Chidexter(m): 7:07am On Jan 19, 2018

Na mistake I take enter here....

#teamkeke

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by AnodaIT(m): 7:08am On Jan 19, 2018

Sweetcollins:
We have only two automobiles in the world
Mercedes and others!!!

Do you even understand what is being said here?

It's like integrated circuit in electronic, no more can you replace engine in inline-6, if the engine goes bad, you repair or replace the whole car

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Denn(m): 7:09am On Jan 19, 2018

EgunMogaji:
They need to do a limited edition roadster with inline 12 cylinders

Inline 12?

Apart from the unnecessary long hood, another problem with that configuration would be the weight distribution problems as the extra length would tip beyond the front wheels.

The SLS AMG with transmission already in the rear still has its V engine propped behind the front wheels. Handling could have been poorer if tranny was in the middle.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by xreal: 7:10am On Jan 19, 2018

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Sweetcollins:
We have only two automobiles in the world
Mercedes and others!!!

No.
1. Mercedes Benz
2. BMW
3. Volkswagen
4. Others

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Nobody: 7:15am On Jan 19, 2018*

Denn:
Inline 12?

Apart from the unnecessary long hood, another problem with that configuration would be the weight distribution problems as the extra length would tip beyond the front wheels.

The SLS AMG with transmission already in the rear still has its V engine propped behind the front wheels. Handling could have been poorer if tranny was in the middle.

The inline 12 will sell like hot cake.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by olenyi: 7:22am On Jan 19, 2018

OK.

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Denn(m): 7:23am On Jan 19, 2018

EgunMogaji:
The online 12 will sell like hot cake.

Like this? grin

Headaches of the Benz engineer would be:
Emissions
Pedestrian crash safety
Reliability
Maintenance
Handling
Weight distribution
Overall weight
Cost...

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by SalamRushdie: 7:30am On Jan 19, 2018

First they make it seem like inline engines are old school and suddenly now the say it's the in thing , these people keep playing the head of the consumer like ping pong

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by alatbaba1(m): 7:34am On Jan 19, 2018*

Anytime I see Mercedes-Benz I get multiple organisms

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Dottore: 7:41am On Jan 19, 2018

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by olamil34(m): 7:46am On Jan 19, 2018

One day I will buy one

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Nobody: 7:53am On Jan 19, 2018

Sweetcollins:
We have only two automobiles in the world
Mercedes and others!!!

Only illitrates regurgitate this age-long tripe. Benz is a good solid build - no doubt, but if you've ever driven a Bmw or Audi, I swear, you will never type or repeat such trash again. No offense meant by the way.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by 3millionia: 7:59am On Jan 19, 2018

olamil34:
One day I will buy one

That's the feeling BRO. Bless up.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by jaxxy(m): 8:00am On Jan 19, 2018

They will still go to inline-4 i heard eventually

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by judgedredd22(m): 8:00am On Jan 19, 2018

Denn:
Like this?

Headaches of the Benz engineer would be:
Emissions
Pedestrian crash safety
Reliability
Maintenance
Handling
Weight distribution
Overall weight
Cost...

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by phemmyfour: 8:02am On Jan 19, 2018

EgunMogaji:
They need to do a limited edition roadster with inline 12 cylinders

That will consume more space

Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Afrikprice: 8:02am On Jan 19, 2018

Mercedes Benz, The Best Or Nothing.

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by judgedredd22(m): 8:03am On Jan 19, 2018

SalamRushdie:
First they make it seem like inline engines are old school and suddenly now the say it's the in thing , these people keep playing the head of the consumer like ping pong

it really doesn't matter. In 5 years everybody will be going full electric/hybrid. Volvo is already stopping production of ICE this year.

major Paradigm shift!

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by Afrojuju2017(m): 8:09am On Jan 19, 2018

EgunMogaji:
The online 12 will sell like hot cake.

When was the last time you saw an in-line 12 on a car. Maybe a train or ship engine but certainly not a car. A plane wouldn't even use one these days. The weight to power ratio wouldn't be worth the hassle

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Re: Mercedes-Benz Is Phasing Out V-6 Engines In Favor Of Inline-6s by SalamRushdie: 8:30am On Jan 19, 2018

judgedredd22:
it really doesn't matter. In 5 years everybody will be going full electric/hybrid. Volvo is already stopping production of ICE this year.

major Paradigm shift!

Very true man

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