Mercedes’ small models to use Renault-Nissan’s 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine

Sources in France revealed to Autocar that as part of their recent tie-up, Renault-Nissan’s new 128bhp 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine will be used in Mercedes smaller models. Starting next year, Mercedes’ new A-class and B-class ranges will have this engine. Also as part of their partnership, Renault-Nissan group models will have Stuttgart’s 2.0-litre petrol engine and its range of V6 and V8 units.
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motor1 - 12/9/2010 6:25:14 PM

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Another poor decision by Mercedes-Benz to make greater revenue, that will only damage the brand's reputation in the long-run.

Willis - 12/10/2010 5:38:50 AM

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I guess the European Infiniti M diesel is a POS since it uses a Renault engine...

Agent86 - 12/14/2010 10:43:19 AM

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Yeah Motor1. It was horrible for BMW using Peugot engines for the Mini. They really took a beating with that decision.

cohwang - 12/9/2010 9:38:09 PM

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It may be a poor decision but it must be a better decision compared to what they did 8 years ago in merging with Chrysler.

It may ruin their reputation and high end image but for sure, it won't downgrade their overall quality and reliable.

Agent63 - 12/10/2010 12:54:10 AM

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Whatever. It doesn't ruin the brands reputation. They've been around for so many years. Their not 20-30 years young. It's the A&B classes for crying out loud.

Aston Martin's use Ford Motors does it matter?. Pagani Zonda uses Mercedes motors and it's greatly executed. Aston Martin's using Mercedes engines? it's just motors. It's up to the company using it to make it reliable.

0to60 - 12/10/2010 11:09:42 AM

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Most ppl that buy these cars wont know.

sevug - 12/13/2010 9:44:50 AM

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every one needs others experience , mercedes needs new engines too .