Mercedes-Benz Korea (www.mercedes-benz.co.kr: President & CEO Harald Behrend) has released a new model, the next-generation S350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. This is a crystallization of Benz’s own innovative, environmentally-friendly BlueEFFICIENCY technology.
Mercedes-Benz took high-level safety and comfort into consideration, as well as a dynamic and modern design, innovative environmentally-friendly technology, best fuel efficiency, and various kinds of convenient gadgets for Korean consumers.
Boasting Cd 0.27, the highest-level aerodynamic drag coefficient among the carmaker’s S-class models, the new-generation S350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model carries futuristic and dynamic features with an AMG sports package added to modern and dignified designs of the new-generation S-class series. In addition, the new model was made with the carmaker’s innovative and eco-friendly technology, BlueEFFICIENCY. With the up-to-date V6 CDI engine and automatic seven gear transmissions, the new car has a remarkably lower level of carbon dioxide emissions than previous models. It boasts the highest-level fuel efficiency of 11.8km per liter among the same-class car models.
Dynamic Design, Eco-Friendly Convenient Gadgets
Besides, the new model is equipped withconvenient innovative gadgets and made innovative technologies, with Korean consumers’ taste taken into account. It showcases the outstanding safety level and performance, given its special features made with Mercedes-Benz’s engineering technologies. This includes attention assist, adaptive brake lights, an upgraded command system, a lane-keeping assist, and a driving assistance package, including distronic, a device designed to keep a safe distance behind cars.
Having a 2,987cc engine, it is also furnished with up to 235 horsepower (3,600 rpm) and a maximum torque of 55kg.m (1,600-2,400 rpm). It can drive at a maximum speed of 250kph and reach 100kph in just 7.8 seconds.
Dynamic and Modern Design
The new-generation S350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is a prestige class model. Its basic AMG sports package, such as front and rear bumpers, AMG side skirts, and 19-inch AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels, add dynamism and modernism to the car.
The bold and sharp-looking grill design makes the new model car look all the more dignified and dynamic. Beautiful white LED headlight lamps and rear lamps equipped with 52 LED lamps give the car the appearance of style and refinement.
Commenting on the release of the new model, President and CEO Behrend said, “I’m glad to introduce the new-generation S350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, a model that has optimized eco-friendliness and economic efficiency among the series of the new-generation S-Class models, the world’s best luxury sedan series. I expect Korean customers to feel about the Mercedes-Benz’s top-rate technological prowess by taking a first-hand look at the performance and efficiency of the newest BlueEFFICIENCY model.”
BlueEFFICIENCY
BlueEFFICIENCY is Mercedes-Benz’s innovative, eco-friendly technology that improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance and using less engine power, and minimizes exhaust fume emissions. It refers to enhanced efficiency in all sectors such as aerodynamics, eco-steering, weight, and environmentally-friendly engine. Under the motto Green and Clean, Mercedes-Benz is dedicated to introducing various car models built with the concept of BlueEFFICIENCY, determined to contribute to creating an eco-friendly environment.
