Mercedes Benz in the start of 2016 with the launch of new E class announced its all new 2.0 L diesel engine. The new 2.0 L four-cylinder diesel engine is first all-aluminium engine from Mercedes Benz and will replace the current 2.1 L four-cylinder diesel engine used in Mercedes Benz cars.

Codenamed OM654, the new diesel engine is claimed to be 30kg lighter and 14 percent more efficient than its predecessor. It is now substantially more powerful, developing 192bhp as against 168bhp from the ealier one. Power is channelled to wheels via the new nine-speed automatic gearbox by Mercedes. The new engines powers E220d to attain 0-100kph in 7.3 seconds and can achieve a  top speed of 240kph.

In India, Mercedes uses 2.1 L diesel engine and company plans to soon introduce its new 2.0 L diesel engine in the country.