C Class 2015 Amg Line

Mercedes-Benz's new, naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8, which will be installed in the SLK55 AMG, might be the go-to engine for the next-generation AMG version of the C-class. The 422-hp engine required significant development—there's a new cylinder deactivation system, among other changes—and we've heard from two sources within the company that the mill will be used to power the C-class in the future. Considering that the current C is nearing the end of its life cycle (we expect the new C-class to arrive in 2013 or 2014), it seems likely that the company would hold off on installing the naturally aspirated 5.5 until the next generation hits the market.

We're not thrilled at this prospect, as the 5.5 makes significantly less power than does the current 6.2-liter V-8 in the C63 AMG—it has either 451 hp or 481 with the Development pack—but it's possible that AMG's engineers could squeeze more power out of the engine. The use of a traditional torque-converter automatic gearbox in the SLK doesn't bode well for a future AMG C-class either; we're fond of the sporty, quick-shifting MCT transmission in the C63 and other AMG-fettled Benzes.

As much as Mercedes-Benz doesn't like to admit to such things, the company does have to worry about fuel economy and emissions, and with cylinder deactivation and stop/start tech, the 5.5 uses substantially less fuel and emits less CO2 than does the current 6.2. So long as it's able to deliver the power and sporty performance we've grown to expect of AMG in the hot version of the next-gen C-class, we'll be excited. But until we hear an official announcement, it may not be a terrible idea to put in an order for a current C63.

This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io

C Class 2015 Amg Line

Source: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a18740057/mercedes-benzs-new-naturally-aspirated-5-5-liter-v-8-may-be-headed-for-the-next-amg-c-class/