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Environment

It is a principle at Mercedes-Benz that all developments and improvements are logically thought through from the outset from both an economic and an ecological point of view. This has direct consequences for the new E-class. Beneath the sheet metal exterior of the saloons, there are already 17 parts - from the seat cushion to the parcel shelf - which are made of renewable raw materials - i.e. natural materials. At 300 tonnes per year, flax and sisal are the biggest items on the list of parts produced using renewable raw materials, for the entire vehicle range. Mercedes-Benz has the door linings of the new E-class manufactured using fibres from the two plants mentioned. The exhaust emissions of the new E-class are up to 48 per cent lower than those of the predecessor model - the result of new catalytic converter technology which Mercedes-Benz has installed for the first time. The greatest reduction is in the emissions generated during the warm-up phase of the catalytic converter. This is due partly to the use of a new sheet metal manifold, which warms up more quickly than its cast iron predecessor, and most particularly to the modified precious metal coating of the catalyst cells. The engine design was determined primarily by environmental criteria. The large swept volume of the individual cylinders generates a large amount of torque, as a result of which these modern engines are able to produce the required output at low engine speeds. This has made it possible to reduce average fuel consumption still further. All upholstery in the new E-class is foamed entirely without use of CFCs, in addition to which use is made of natural materials such as leather and animal hair. And perhaps the windows of the E-class will one day be transformed into a bottle. It's certainly possible, since the windows are fully recyclable.

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