It’s a 1.5-liter four-cylinder called the M252, which is related to Mercedes’ larger 3.0-liter straight-six, the M256, but its focus is purely on efficiency. It meets the stringent new EU7 emissions standard, which will be enforced starting in 2026, which aside from exhaust will also take tire and brake emissions into account.

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Benz’s AMG performance division and BMW’s M was pretty clear-cut. Munich’s M cars were lithe, athletic sportsters with perky engines and sophisticated steering, their pistons and dampers in perfect harmony.