People are talking about the highly anticipated  Frankfurt Auto Show. Mercedes-Benz as one of the participants, will have one of the biggest presentations at the event, showcasing no less than 18 new models and concepts cars, and the underlying theme for the show will be its new green initiative.

One of the concepts it has planned will be a ‘radical’ proposal for a large luxury car labeled the F700. Though this doesn’t sound very green, the concept will feature Mercedes’ new 1.8L turbocharged DiesOtto engine. The tiny motor is said to deliver an amazing 238hp and 295ft-lb. of torque, while returning fuel consumption of around 39 mpg in a large S-class saloon.

Other cars planned for the show include the new C-Class estate, more Bluetec diesel cars and the automaker’s new electric hybrid range.

The DiesOtto engine incorporates the benefits of a diesel engine, but runs on regular old unleaded. The engine uses direct injection, variable compression, turbocharging and something MB calls “controlled auto ignition” to deliver 238 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, with a claimed return of “less than 6 liters per 100 kilometers”, which translates to 39.2 mpg.

BLUETEC technology on the other hand, is an advanced diesel technology that represents a superior drive concept with the benefits of high performance, economical fuel consumption, long range and the lowest emissions.

BLUETEC ensures that diesel drives will continue to offer outstanding driving pleasure in the future, especially in the U.S. What’s more, in view of continually rising fuel prices.

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