BMW 318ti News

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BMW has for a decade kept its four-cylinder engines out of the U.S. market. Instead, the product line has been heavily stocked with the company's best asset: in-line sixes.

BMW stopped offering four-cylinders in 1999 when its 318ti hatchback flopped. Mercedes-Benz had four-cylinder engines on the 2005 C230 and SLK230 but dropped them in favor of six-cylinder models.

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi Seek 'Green' U. S. Marketability Automotive News reports that as they face stricter fuel economy standards, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are considering bringing four-cylinder engines back to the United States.

Facing stricter fuel economy standards, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are considering bringing four-cylinder engines back to the United States.

A picture of Mercedes is deciding whether to offer the four-cylinder diesel from the E250 Bluetec concept at the New York auto show.

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