Mercedes Confirms Three-Cylinder Engines for Future Compact Hybrids

Mercedes-Benz may not use three-cylinder engines on its rear-wheel drive models, but it will offer this type of powerplants on future hybrid versions of its compact FWD vehicles. Bernard Heil, head of powertrain development for parent company Daimler, said the engines’ small size represents an advantage for transverse-mounted hybrid powertrains. Read more »