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Mercedes to offer four-cylinder C-Class again?
By Yoann Besnard on 5 April 2008 | 
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Mercedes-Benz is seriously considering launching a four-cylinder-powered C-Class on the American market.
According to company sources, the German carmaker is currently working on a new downsized four-cylinder petrol unit. With a displacement of only 1.4-litre, the new engine might deliver around 160bhp which is similar to that of the current 1.8-litre petrol unit available on the C180 Kompressor SE. The current 1.8-litre delivers a power output of 154bhp at 5,200rpm and a torque output of 170 lb ft between 2800 and 4600rpm.
There is no doubt that the new engine will be powerful enough to power the C-Class entry level. However will the carmaker’s brand image be strong enough to convince American consumers to buy a Mercedes powered by a 1.4-litre engine.
