梅赛德斯-奔驰和宝马预计将在年底前宣布双方已经就合作开发四缸引擎结成新的合作伙伴，该引擎将搭载在奔驰下一代B级车（内部编号为C412）和宝马Mini。这一消息是由内部人士透露的，这位消息人士还向《欧洲汽车新闻》透露，双方的合作还将延长。德国车厂一直很担心新的低排放动力系统的开发成本过高。宝马和奔驰还希望能共享更多的动力系统以便能在这方面达到奥迪和大众目前的水平。
Mercedes and BMW deal expected by year end
Mercedes-Benz and BMW are expected to make an announcement before the end of the year about a new partnership in regards to the development of four-cylinder engines for the next-generation B-Class (codenamed C412) and Mini.
The information comes from an inside source, who revealed to Automotive News Europe that the partnership could be extended within the near future. Germany’s carmakers are worried about development costs for a new range of low-emissions powertrains. BMW and Mercedes also want to increase the number of shared drivetrains to match the level that Audi enjoys by being partnered with Volkswagen.
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