Mercedes-Benz's Next-Generation Engines

The industry is slowly turning toward electric propulsion, but internal combustion engines continue to be updated since they still make up the majority of the automotive world's powertrains.

Mercedes-Benz just announced their newest engines, which includes four, six and eight cylinders. They will share some technologies and, in some cases, the same block. Each cylinder has a capacity of half a litre. We also have a confirmation that the manufacturer will bring back the straight-six, a configuration that pretty much nobody (except BMW) used in the last few years.

The manufacturer will pack some pretty advanced technologies into these engines, like a gasoline particulate filter, a 48-volt electric system (which will help the start/stop system) as well as a starter-alternator combo integrated between the engine and the gearbox.

Those new engines are all made out of aluminium and will be used throughout the world. Some will be diesel-powered. The six-cylinder will also pack an electric turbocharger.