{"id":55776,"date":"2025-08-23T13:24:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T07:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=55776"},"modified":"2025-08-23T13:24:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T07:54:58","slug":"mercedes-to-use-bmw-engines-to-cut-costs-boost-hybrid-line%e2%80%91up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/mercedes-to-use-bmw-engines-to-cut-costs-boost-hybrid-line%e2%80%91up\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes to use BMW Engines to Cut Costs, Boost Hybrid Line\u2011Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-to-use-BMW-Engines-to-Cut-Costs-Boost-Hybrid-Line\u2011Up.webp\" alt=\"Mercedes\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-to-use-BMW-Engines-to-Cut-Costs-Boost-Hybrid-Line\u2011Up.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-to-use-BMW-Engines-to-Cut-Costs-Boost-Hybrid-Line\u2011Up-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-to-use-BMW-Engines-to-Cut-Costs-Boost-Hybrid-Line\u2011Up-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-to-use-BMW-Engines-to-Cut-Costs-Boost-Hybrid-Line\u2011Up-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mercedes-to-use-BMW-Engines-to-Cut-Costs-Boost-Hybrid-Line\u2011Up-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\">Mercedes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/bmw-cars\">BMW<\/a> are in advanced talks over a first-of-its-kind engine-sharing agreement. This Mercedes BMW engine deal might actually happen. BMW will potentially be supplying its B48 2.0\u2011liter four\u2011cylinder petrol engine to future Mercedes models. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you follow powertrain strategy, you know how wild this sounds, yet it tracks with today\u2019s cost and emissions pressures. Here is the gist of this promising deal, with what\u2019s known and what still sits in the \u2018maybe\u2019 column.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What exactly is on the table in the Mercedes BMW engine deal?<\/span><\/h2> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-exactly-is-on-the-table-in-the-Mercedes-BMW-engine-deal_.webp\" alt=\"Mercedes \" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-exactly-is-on-the-table-in-the-Mercedes-BMW-engine-deal_.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-exactly-is-on-the-table-in-the-Mercedes-BMW-engine-deal_-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-exactly-is-on-the-table-in-the-Mercedes-BMW-engine-deal_-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-exactly-is-on-the-table-in-the-Mercedes-BMW-engine-deal_-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/What-exactly-is-on-the-table-in-the-Mercedes-BMW-engine-deal_-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">BMW would supply a new generation of turbocharged B48 four\u2011cylinder engines, compatible with both longitudinal and transverse layouts, giving Mercedes flexibility across compact and mid\u2011size lines. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Models named by multiple reports include the CLA, GLA, GLB, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\/c-class\">C\u2011Class<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mercedes-benz-cars\/e-class-lwb\">E\u2011Class<\/a>, GLC, and the \u201cLittle G,\u201d with production likely centered at BMW\u2019s Steyr plant in Austria. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The target is a Euro 7\u2011ready powertrain that supports plug\u2011in hybrids, which helps Mercedes broaden PHEV offerings without heavy new ICE R&amp;D.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why would rivals even consider this BMW Mercedes partnership?<\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two big reasons: money and timing. EV adoption is lagging projections, which has forced Mercedes to recalibrate its ICE and hybrid plans. Its new M252 1.5\u2011liter engine suits mild\u2011hybrid use, but insiders say it is not engineered for PHEV or range\u2011extender duty. <\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1776209774-NSpvII-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1776209774-NSpvII\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:728px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"8897589148\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1776209774-NSpvII-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1776209774-NSpvII');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [728, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? sizeMobile : sizeWeb;\r\n                ad.style.width = currentSize[0] + 'px';\r\n                ad.style.height = currentSize[1] + 'px';\r\n                container.style.maxWidth = currentSize[0] + 'px';\r\n                container.style.height = currentSize[1] + 'px';\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            updateAdSize();\r\n            window.addEventListener('resize', updateAdSize);\r\n\r\n             \/\/ Push Ad with safety check\r\n            function pushAd() {\r\n                try {\r\n                    const uninitializedAds = document.querySelectorAll('.adsbygoogle:not([data-adsbygoogle-status])');\r\n                    if (uninitializedAds.length > 0) {\r\n                        (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n                    }\r\n                } catch(e) {\r\n                    console.warn('AdSense push failed', e);\r\n                    container.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide on error\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            pushAd();\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Check if ad loaded successfully\r\n            let checks = 0;\r\n            const interval = setInterval(() => {\r\n                const iframe = ad.querySelector('iframe');\r\n                if ((iframe && iframe.offsetHeight > 0) || ad.innerHTML.trim().length > 200) {\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide loader\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n                checks++;\r\n                if (checks > 16) { \/\/ after 8s hide\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none';\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n            }, 1000);\r\n\r\n        })();\r\n    <\/script>\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        @keyframes spin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n     <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bringing in BMW\u2019s B48 fills that gap, keeps development costs in check, and helps ensure Euro 7 compliance across volume models. For BMW, this is added revenue, plus steady output at Steyr.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">When could BMW supplied Mercedes engines arrive, and where might they be built?<\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Timelines floating around point to first applications as early as 2027, pending a formal green light expected by year\u2011end. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core production would likely run in Austria, and both companies have explored a potential shared facility in the United States to manage tariffs and logistics in key markets. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The scope could expand over time, but the initial focus is squarely on four\u2011cylinder petrol units for hybrids and PHEVs.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which Mercedes models make the most sense to receive the B48?<\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Look to the compact MFA and rear\u2011drive MRA platforms that can leverage the B48\u2019s dual\u2011layout design. That is why you keep seeing the CLA, GLA, GLB, C\u2011Class, E\u2011Class, and GLC referenced, plus the \u201cLittle G\u201d project. <\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1776209774-EFMo48-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 970px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1776209774-EFMo48\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:970px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"1745023287\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1776209774-EFMo48-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1776209774-EFMo48');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [970, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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