How can a BMW 530i have a higher green rating then a Mercedes E320 Bluetec?

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How can a BMW 530i have a higher green rating then a Mercedes E320 Bluetec?

2007-03-21 10:52:34 · 2 answers · asked by Jose G 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz

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Soot production is given a very high score in the Federal and California rating systems. Even with Bluetech, soot production from a Diesel motor is significantly higher than gas.

2007-03-21 12:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because the MBZ applies to the diesel...is the BMW 530i gas?

2007-03-21 19:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋