Key insights

• ⬆️ The comeback of inline six cylinders in the Mercedes M256 engine
• 🔽 The downsizing trend due to the disappearance of V8 engines and the increased use of smaller four cylinders
• 💰 Mercedes replaced V6 with inline six-cylinder for cost savings and added power
• 🔌 The integrated starter alternator acts as a generator and eliminates the need for an accessory belt
• 🔋 Integration of electric torque for instant start off the line and additional torque
• 🔧 Benefits of inline six-cylinder engine: cost and maintenance savings, easier maintenance access, improved catalytic converter efficiency
• 🚗 Disappointing response time and disconnect in transmission, Good ride quality, Numb steering and unsatisfactory assisted steering with cruise control
• 🎉 Excitement about the reintroduction of the inline six-cylinder engine by Mercedes

Q&A

• What are the highlights and disappointments shared by the car reviewer about the Mercedes model with the inline six-cylinder engine?

  The car reviewer expresses disappointments about the transmission and steering, praises the ride quality, and expresses excitement about the inline six-cylinder engine in a Mercedes model. Specific points include the disappointing response time and disconnect in transmission when shifting gears, good ride quality, numb steering and unsatisfactory assisted steering with cruise control, and the excitement about the reintroduction of the inline six-cylinder engine by Mercedes.

• What are the benefits of an inline six-cylinder engine?

  The benefits of an inline six-cylinder engine include cost and maintenance savings, easier access for maintenance, improved catalytic converter efficiency, and real performance benefits. However, the Mercedes GLE 450, powered by this engine, feels heavy and struggles with its transmission.

• What additional features does the new inline six-cylinder engine integrate?

  The new engine integrates electric torque and a 48-volt system, which includes an electric air compressor for added boost. The inline six-cylinder engine offers a smooth and balanced operation, making it a clever and cool choice.

• What efficiency does the integrated starter alternator add to the engine?

  The integrated starter alternator acts as a generator, eliminating the need for an accessory belt and creating more space in the engine bay. With its 48-volt system, it provides impressive torque of over 160 pound-feet.

• Why did Mercedes replace the V6 engine with an inline six-cylinder?

  Mercedes replaced the V6 engine with an inline six-cylinder to achieve cost savings and added power. To fit the long inline six-cylinder in the engine bay designed for a V6, they reduced bore size and electrified the engine with an integrated starter alternator (ISG).

• What is the significance of the comeback of inline six cylinders in the Mercedes M256 engine?

  The comeback of inline six cylinders in the Mercedes M256 engine signifies a shift in the trend of engine downsizing. It brings back the beauty and significance of the inline six cylinders amidst the disappearance of V8 engines and the increased use of smaller four cylinders.

• 00:00 The video discusses the comeback of inline six cylinders in the Mercedes M256 engine amidst the trend of engine downsizing, highlighting their beauty and significance.
• 01:58 Mercedes replaced the V6 engine with an inline six-cylinder due to cost savings and added power. To fit the long inline six-cylinder in the engine bay designed for a V6, they reduced bore size and electrified the engine with an integrated starter alternator (ISG).
• 04:00 The integrated starter alternator adds efficiency by eliminating the accessory belt and provides impressive torque with its 48-volt system.
• 05:47 The new engine integrates electric torque and a 48-volt system, including an electric air compressor, for added boost. The inline six cylinder engine offers a smooth and balanced operation, making it a clever and cool choice.
• 07:43 The benefits of an inline six-cylinder engine include cost and maintenance savings, easier access for maintenance, improved catalytic converter efficiency, and real performance benefits. However, the Mercedes GLE 450, powered by this engine, feels heavy and struggles with its transmission
• 09:32 A car reviewer shares disappointments about the transmission and steering, praises the ride quality, and expresses excitement about the inline six-cylinder engine in a Mercedes model.