Mercedes-Benz Makes Diesel Particulate Filters Standard Equipment

1 March 2005

Beginning this summer, Mercedes-Benz will equip all its diesel passenger cars sold in select countries with a particulate filter as standard. It will be the first automaker to do so.

The diesel initiative, announced by Dr Eckhard Cordes, the Head of the Mercedes Car Group, initially applies in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

A total of 30 different models are affected. The particulate filter system developed by Mercedes-Benz is maintenance-free and operates without additives.

According to Dr. Cordes, 56% of all Mercedes passenger cars sold in Western Europe are diesel models—a record for the brand.