Is the displacement of the Mercedes-Benz E300L 3.0?
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The displacement of the Mercedes-Benz E300L is 3.0. Classification of car displacement: In China, the classification of passenger cars is determined by the size of the displacement. The displacement of micro cars is less than or equal to 1.0L; the displacement of compact cars ranges from 1.0 to 1.6L; the displacement of mid-size cars ranges from 1.6 to 2.5L; the displacement of executive cars ranges from 2.5 to 4.0L; and the displacement of luxury cars is greater than 4.0L. Meaning of E300: The "300L" in Mercedes-Benz E300L, where L is the abbreviation of the English word "long," meaning the extended version, and 300 is a model number of Mercedes-Benz. This number represents a displacement of 3.0 in Mercedes-Benz, and the E-Class is a mid-range model in Mercedes-Benz's sedan lineup.
I've run an auto repair shop for ten years and have handled many Mercedes-Benz E-Class models. The E300L before 2020 indeed featured a 3.0-liter V6 engine, the M276, which produced a deep and powerful sound. However, the newer models have all switched to a 2.0T four-cylinder engine, codenamed M264, capable of delivering up to 258 horsepower, surpassing the power of the previous 3.0-liter engine. Mercedes made this change primarily to comply with the China VI emission standards. Although the displacement is smaller, the car actually feels more agile to drive, with the turbo kicking in quickly, making city overtaking particularly smooth. However, traditional car enthusiasts still miss the smooth driving experience of the V6. The current 2.0T engine indeed excels in fuel efficiency, with a combined fuel consumption of around 8 liters per 100 kilometers. But it's worth noting that frequent operation of the start-stop function can accelerate battery wear, a common issue I see in my shop.
