Premium diesel-powered models are being replaced by hybrid or 100% electric versions. Mercedes, however, still invests in fuel.
The Mercedes GLC (from BRL 417,900) and GLE Coupé (BRL 764,900) show the limits of this engine option, with quiet running and lots of power. These models were the best in the acceleration and consumption tests of the Premium Diesel Sport Utilities category.
These are cars that coexist in stores with the 100% electric EQC SUV, which costs R$ 669.9 thousand. Soon Mercedes will also have the EQA and EQB.
HOW TESTS ARE DONE
To measure the performance of cars, the IMT (Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia) uses the V-Box, equipment that uses a GPS signal.
The acceleration and resumption tests are carried out on the ZF company track, in Limeira (São Paulo countryside).
The stage that checks consumption in the city is 27 km long. To simulate a road trip at 90 km/h, engineers drive for 31 km. Both routes are in São Caetano do Sul (ABC), where the institute’s headquarters are located.
If the car is flex, two measurements are made: one with ethanol, the other with gasoline.
The consumption of electric models is measured through the charger installed in the IMT. The test calculates the cost to run 100 km in urban and road modes.
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