Engine downsizing has been going on for many years. Engines got smaller but pretty much always have turbochargers. So you get a little engine that produces lots of power and torque and are good on petrol. The last one isn’t as good as they would have you believe.
Mercedes small petrol engines have been designed in partnership with Renault/Nissan.
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