The Japanese automaker has released more details on the upcoming four-cylinder engine, which will begin production in 2014 at its assembly plant in Decherd, Tennessee. The Mercedes-Benz four-cylinder will initially be used in C-Class cars assembled at Daimler’s plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. No details on the engine were provided, though the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 – which recently made its debut in the States – is powered by a 1.8-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder with 201 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque.



Read more: Made in Tennessee: Future Mercedes/Infiniti Four-Cylinder to be Produced in North America - WOT on Motor Trend

Another reason why Mercedes Benz hold less and less appeal for me post W140's.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

Ah, but Peter, I own a Mercedes that has a twincam cylinder head designed and cast by Cosworth Engineering . . it holds quite a bit of appeal for me.

Never understood the need for that particular marketing gimmick. Whatever the reason it's a little different than paying Mercedes prices for a Nissan engine.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

Dont knock the brand post 140 body. Its just a C Class. They went down hill fast after 2007 anyways. Only good one they make now is the C Coupe.

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2015 ML350 4Matic. Wifes DD
2015 GLK350 4Matic. My winter DD
2012 E350 4Matic. Road Trip car
2009 CLK350 Coupe Designo.Kleemann Tune For nice days/DD
2006 CL600. V12.Eurocharged Tune. Enough said
2005 CLK55 AMG Coupe.Kleemann Tune. For the sound and style
2004 CLK320 Cabriolet. 2005+ Interior swap. For the sunny Florida days & beach days

Mercedes-Benz to Bring 4-Cylinder Diesels to the U.S.? - NYTimes.com
Did Mercedes bring this 2.2 turbo engine to the US market yet ,quite impressive stats .

I would love to see em bring a four cyl turbo diesel E class wagon over.

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BTW, deals with Nissan-Renault also mean that Daimler will supply a V-6 gas engine and two inline 4 cylinders (gas and diesel) for Infiniti in Europe. Infiniti will also be using the "universal" A/B Class chassis as the underpinning for a Infiniti small luxury car and the two will be collaborating on the electric versions of their micro car brands.

One of the factors at the heart of the Mexico decision would be Mercedes' MFA platform, which supports the A- and B-Class vehicles soon headed here: that platform is also expected to underpin the production Infiniti Etherea. And if Renault-Nissan CEO can be believed, then a great deal more sharing between the two firms is an eventuality, and further up the food chain at that. Ghosn is reported to have said last year, "You'd be very surprised if in five or six years that Mercedes and Renault-Nissan had only cooperated on small cars."

A & B Class May Be Built In Mexico