2017 Mercedes-Benz 48Volt Upgrade: Too Little Too Late

We will finally be seeing the Mercedes-Benz models come in with a larger 48volt system soon. Some of the automakers have already been working on the upgrade but not Mercedes. Will it be too late now?

The new 48volt system will be used to power some of the function like the electric boost system, engine stop-start, energy recuperation and more. Of course, we know that upgrading the system to a 48volt will mean a higher production cost. Is it worth it?

Some people have pointed out that the slight upgrade will not be enough to and with automerks like BMW alreayd offering a 360volt system in their BMW I3, the Mercedes-Benz 48volt upgrade will not matter at the end of the day.

Besides Mercedes, we know that Audi is also working on a three-compressor SQ7 engine that will be fitted with an electric supercharger run by a 48volt system.

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