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Whoever said ecology and economy
don’t mix? Daimler is demonstrating
that they do with the latest generation
of the OM 471 engine. Thanks to its
second stage of innovation, the engine
is more efficient than ever before.
Whether it’s vans, trucks or buses — economy is the top
priority for freight and passenger transport. Lower fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions are the key factors that
offer economic benefits for our customers — and added
value for society. That’s why Daimler has significantly
reduced fuel consumption once again by systematically
optimizing its OM 471 engine.
Squaring the circle: even lower fuel consumption
and emissions despite improved performance
A revolution took place in 2011 in the form of the all-new
OM 471 engine from Mercedes-Benz. With 250,000 units
worldwide, it is the top-selling engine for our heavy-duty
commercial vehicles. Daimler has boosted efficiency even
further in the latest generation of the OM 471 engine,
which now ensures that the Mercedes-Benz Actros and the
premium coaches from Mercedes-Benz and Setra are even
cleaner and more economical, even as their engine output
has increased.
Second innovation stage is
even more efficient
Five output classes with fur-
ther optimized torque,
the
second generation of
the
X-Pulse fuel injection
system, a patented
exhaust gas recircula-
tion system and an
even more robust, low-
maintenance design —
numerous individual
measures have led to further optimization of the outstand-
ing attributes of the OM 471 heavy-duty engine in its latest
development stage, and operating costs are therefore
lower as well.
Maximum economy in the tough transport business
The progress that’s been made is impressive. For example,
fuel consumption in the new-generation OM 471 has again
been considerably reduced — this time by up to 3%. The
average fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz Actros is
now as much as 13% lower than in 2011. By comparison,
fuel-saving progress normally amounts to 1.5% per year in
the commercial vehicle industry.
The outstanding fuel consumption offered by the Actros
long-distance truck not only pays off for our customers in
hard cash; it also once again underscores Daimler’s tech-
nological expertise and innovative capability.
Significantly more efficient ― also in the highly
competitive Fuel Duels
The Mercedes-Benz Actros proved to be the most efficient
truck in its class in Fuel Duels held with leading European
competitors. A total of 90 semitrailer trucks were driven
for nearly 9 million kilometers in 1,901 Fuel Duels in 22
countries in Europe. The Actros performed outstandingly,
coming out on top in more than 90 percent of the compar-
ative tests, with an average fuel consumption advantage
of 10.3%. At the end of 2015, the Actros began another
round of Fuel Duels with the new-generation OM 471 engine.
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Latest generation of the OM 471 engine
Setting the pace for the most
efficient trucks and buses
w fuelduel.com/
Fuel Duels: second round
Further information:
“The Mercedes-Benz Actros with the latest generation
of the OM 471 engine is designed for efficiency like
no other long-distance truck before it.”