2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 4MATIC Sedan Tested: A New Twin-Turbo V-8 Pushing Four Wheels

Mercedes-Benz, like many carmakers, is embracing the turbocharger en masse in reaction to calls for greater fuel efficiency. Smaller, forced-induction mills are spreading throughout the three-pointed star's lineup; the only naturally aspirated holdouts are the company's gasoline V-6s and the mighty 6.2-liter V-8 found in select AMG models. While such high-tech downsizing rarely comes without a cost—be it sticker shock, underwhelming performance, or overpromised fuel-economy ratings—this 2012 E550 4MATIC sedan seems to pay no penalty. (more…) from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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