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  • Page 1 Environmental Certificate Mercedes-Benz E-Class...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Editorial Validation 1. General environmental issues 2. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 3. Material selection 4. Design for recovery 5. Process - Design for Environment 6. Conclusion Glossary Prepared by: Daimler AG, Untertürkheim Department: Group Environmental Protection, RD/RSE As of: November 2016...
  • Page 3: Editorial

    – a long way off in the case of a new Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 4: Validation

    Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the following product-related environmental information of Daimler AG, Mercedesstraße 137, 70327 Stuttgart, referred to as “Environmental Certificate Mercedes-Benz E-Class” Verification was based on the requirements of the following standards and guidance documents in as far as applicable: ...
  • Page 5: General Environmental Issues

    1. General environmental issues 1.1 Product information The fuel efficiency benefits of the new E-Class are ensured by an intelligent package of measures. These extend to opti- With the new E-Class, substantial reductions in fuel con- mization measures in the powertrain, energy management, sumption have been achieved compared to the predecessor.
  • Page 6 (DPF) and SCR unit is no longer required. Diesel particulate filter (DPF) and SCR function The new E-Class is also fit for the future when it comes to are merged in one single installation space. With lower weight, its fuels.
  • Page 7 1.2 Production 1.3 After Sales The E-Class is built at the Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen. High environmental standards are also firmly established An environmental management system certified in accor- in the environmental management systems in the sales dance with EU eco-audit regulations and ISO standard and after-sales sectors at Mercedes-Benz.
  • Page 9: Life Cycle Assessment (Lca

    The LCA results of the new E-Class are shown in the following chapters. The main parameters of the LCA are documented Life Cycle Assessments are used by the Mercedes-Benz in the glossary.
  • Page 10 Steel/ferrous materials account for slightly the half of the and chassis, the new E 220 d has an approximately 7 percent vehicle weight (48.8 percent) in the new E-Class. These are lower steel content, while the proportion of light alloys followed by polymer materials at 20.2 percent and light alloys...
  • Page 11 However, it is not the use of the vehicle alone which determines its environmental compatibility. Some environmentally Over the entire lifecycle of the new E-Class 220 d, the life- relevant emissions are caused principally by manufacturing, cycle inventory analysis yields according to the method of for example SO₂...
  • Page 12 For comprehensive and thus sustainable improvement of the Environmental burdens in the form of emissions into water environmental impacts associated with a vehicle, it is essen- result from vehicle manufacturing, in particular owing to the tial that the end-of-life phase is also considered. In terms of output of inorganic substances (heavy metals, NO₃- and SO₄...
  • Page 13 2.3 Comparing the new E-Class E 220 d Saloon with the At the beginning of the lifecycle, production of the new predecessor E 220 d gives rise to a higher quantity of CO₂-emissions (8.3 tons of CO₂) than it was the case with the predecessor In parallel with the analysis of the new E 220 d, an assess- E 220 CDI.
  • Page 14 Over the entire lifecycle, the new which are mainly used for car production do rise slightly. E-Class shows clear advantages towards the previous model Overall the fossil abiotic depletion potential (ADP fossil) could in terms of global warming potentials (GWP100), summer be reduced clearly by 28 percent.
  • Page 15 (POCP) compared to the predecessor performance in the new model over its predecessor was E 220 CDI. achieved overall. Over the entire lifecycle, the new E-Class shows notable advantages in the impact categories global warming potential (GWP100), eutrophication (EP),...
  • Page 16 Table 2-1: Overview of LCA parameters (I) Input parameters E 220 d Predecessor Delta E 220 d Comments to predeces- Material resources Bauxite [kg] 1,541 1,130 36 % Aluminium production, higher primary content (mainly body shell, motor, and axles). Dolomite [kg] 27 % Magnesium production, higher mass of magnesium.
  • Page 17 Table 2-2: Overview of LCA parameters (II) Output parameters E 220 d Predecessor Delta E 220 d Comments to predeces- Emissions in air -28 % GWP** [t CO₂-equiv.] Mainly due to CO₂-emissions. AP** [kg SO₂-equiv.] -27 % Mainly due to SO₂-emissions. EP** [kg phosphate-equiv.] -36 % Mainly due to NOx-emissions.
  • Page 18 E 220 CDI, an assessment of the new especially caused by lightweight construction measures. E-Class E 200 and the ECE base version of the predeces- Thanks to its higher efficiency in the use phase the new sor E 200 was made (1,540 kilograms DIN weight). The...
  • Page 19 Fig. 2-11 shows a comparison of the examined environmen- tal impacts over the individual lifecycle phases. Over the entire lifecycle, the E 200 has clear advantages in terms of all result parameters shown, compared to the predecessor E 200. Figure 2-11: Selected result parameters E 200 Saloon compared with the predecessor [unit / car] Car production Fuel production Operation...
  • Page 20 Tables 2-3 and 2-4 show further result parameters for the new lifecycle, primary energy savings of 17 percent are possible E-Class E 200 and the predecessor E 200 as an overview. in comparison to the predecessor E 200. Figure 2-12: Consumption of selected energy resources E 200 Saloon compared to the predecessor [GJ/car]...
  • Page 21 Livecycle Overall...
  • Page 22 Table 2-3: Overview of LCA result parameters (I) Input parameters E 200 Predecessor Delta E 200 Comments to predeces- Material resources Bauxite [kg] 1,449 1,138 27 % Aluminium production, higher primary content. Dolomite [kg] 27 % Magnesium production, higher mass of magnesium. Iron [kg]* 1,000 -6 %...
  • Page 23 Table 2-4: Overview of LCA result parameters (II) Output parameters E 200 Predecessor Delta E 200 Comments to predeces- Emissions in air -20 % GWP** [t CO₂-equiv.] Mainly due to CO₂-emissions. AP** [kg SO₂-equiv.] -15 % Mainly due to SO₂-emissions. EP** [kg phosphate-equiv.] -20 % Mainly due to NOx-emissions.
  • Page 24 E-Class E 220 d Estate with those of the predecessor. Car production results for both vehicles in an almost identical In addition to the analysis of the E-Class E 220 d Saloon amount of nitric oxide emissions. However, in the use phase...
  • Page 25 Fig. 2-15 shows a comparison of the examined environmen- tal impacts over the individual lifecycle phases. Over the entire lifecycle, the new E 220 d Estate has clear advantages in terms of all result parameters shown, compared to the predecessor E 220 CDI Estate. Figure 2-15: Selected result parameters E 220 d Estate compared with the predecessor [unit/car] Car production Fuel production...
  • Page 26 Tables 2-5 and 2-6 show further result parameters for the compared to the previous model E 220 CDI Estate (cf. Figure new E-Class E 220 d Estate and the predecessor E 220 CDI 2-16). The consumption of crude oil could be reduced nota- Estate as an overview.
  • Page 27 Livecycle Overall...
  • Page 28 Table 2-5: Overview of LCA result parameters E 220 d Estate compared with the predecessor (I) Input parameters E 220 d Predecessor Delta E 220 d Comments Estate Estate to predecessor Material resources Bauxite [kg] 1,595 1,151 Aluminium production, higher primary content (mainly body shell, engine and axles).
  • Page 29 Table 2-6: Overview of LCA result parameters E 220 d Estate compared with the predecessor (II) Output parameters E 220 d Predecessor Delta E 220 d Comments Estate Estate to predecessor Emissions in air -25% GWP** [t CO₂-equiv.] Mainly due to CO₂-emissions. AP** [kg SO₂-equiv.] -24% Mainly due to SO₂-emissions.
  • Page 30 2.6 LCA results for the new E-Class E 350 e Saloon in Fig. 2-17 compares the carbon dioxide emissions of the comparison with the predecessor E 350 e with those of the predecessor E 350 CGI, equipped with only a combustion engine.
  • Page 31 Fig. 2-19 shows a comparison of the examined environmental If the European electricity grid mix is used for charging, there impacts over the individual lifecycle phases. Over the entire are clear advantages with respect to global warming potential, lifecycle, the E 350 e charged using electricity from hydro summer smog and eutrophication.
  • Page 32 The demand of material reduced consumption visible. Best results can be achieved resources for the production of the E-Class plug-in hybrid by using renewably generated electricity for charging the changes significantly compared to the predecessor. For E 350 e battery.
  • Page 33 In order to comprehensively assess the use of resources in The case study dealt with here – the E 350 e plug-in hybrid products, various aspects must also be considered in addition as compared to the conventionally powered E 350 CGI to pure raw material consumption.
  • Page 34 Table 2-5: Overview of LCA parameters E 350 e Saloon compared with the predecessor (I) Input parameters E 350 e E 350 e Predecessor Delta E 350 e Delta E 350 e Comments (EU electricity (electricity (EU electricity (electricity grid mix) from hydro grid mix) to from hydro...
  • Page 35 Table 2-6: Overview of LCA parameters E 350 e Saloon compared with the predecessor (II) Output parameters E 350 e E 350 e Predecessor Delta E 350 e Delta E 350 e Comments (EU electricity (electricity (EU electricity (electricity grid mix) from hydro grid mix) to from hydro...
  • Page 37: Material Selection

    3.1 Avoidance of potentially hazardous materials 3.2 Allergy tested interior The avoidance of hazardous substances is a matter of top The current E-Class has also been awarded the Seal of priority in the development, manufacturing, use and Quality from the European Centre for Allergy Research recycling of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
  • Page 38 In addition to the requirements for attainment of recycling rates, manufacturers are obliged by Article 4, Paragraph In the base variant of the E-Class Saloon, a total of 72 com- 1 c) of the European ELV Directive 2000/53/EC to make ponents with an overall weight of 54.4 kilograms can be ma-...
  • Page 39 CO₂-balance, as only as much CO₂ is released as the plant absorbed during its growth. In the base variant of the new E-Class Saloon, a total of 90 components with an overall weight of 33.1 kilograms are made using natural materials. The total weight of components...
  • Page 41: Design For Recovery

    95 percent were verified on the basis of the ISO 22628 • Establishment of systems for collection of end-of-life calculation model for the E-Class as part of the vehicle type vehicles (ELVs) and used parts from repairs. approval process (see Figure 4-1).
  • Page 42 95 percent were verified on the basis of the ISO 22628 compartment coverings. In addition, all plastic parts are calculation model for the E-Class as part of the vehicle type marked in accordance with international nomenclature. approval process (see Figure 4-1).
  • Page 43 Dismantling information plays an important role for ELV market launch. recyclers when it comes to implementing the recycling concept. For the E-Class too, all necessary information is provided in electronic form via the International Dismantling Information System (IDIS). This IDIS software provides...
  • Page 45: Process - Design For Environment

    In organisational terms, responsibility for improving environ- mental performance was an integral part of the development project for the E-Class. Under the overall level of project management, employees are appointed with responsibility for development, production, purchasing, sales, and further fields of activity.
  • Page 46 The process carried out for the E-Class meets all the criteria The international ISO 14006 standard published in 2011 for the integration of environmental aspects into product de- describes the prerequisite processes and correlations. velopment, which are described in ISO standard TR 14062.
  • Page 47 Process certificate CERTIFICATE The Certification Body of TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH certifies that Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Béla-Barényi-Straße 1 71063 Sindelfingen Germany has established and applies an Environmental Management System with particular focus on eco design for Development of passenger Vehicles.
  • Page 49: Conclusion

    6. Conclusion The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class not only meets the highest Mercedes-Benz has published since 2005 as the world’s demands in terms of safety, comfort, agility, and design, but first automotive manufacturer environmental product also shows significant improvements over the entire lifecycle information referred to as “Environmental Certificate”...
  • Page 51: Glossary

    Glossary A: Product documentation Technical data E 200 E 220 d E 350 e E 220 d Assembly form Saloon Saloon Saloon Estate Engine type Petrol engine Diesel engine Petrol engine / Diesel engine electric motor Number of cylinders Displacement (effectice) [cc] 1,991 1,950 1,991...
  • Page 52 E-Class provides additional scope especially in the area of the active and passive safety. If the additional scope takes relevant influence on the balance sheet result it will get commented in the course of the evaluation.
  • Page 53 Life Cycle Assessment Compilation and assessment of the input and output flows and the potential environmental impacts of a product in the course of its life. Mercedes-Benz NEDC New European Driving Cycle; cycle used to establish the emissions and consumption of motor vehicles since 1996 in Europe;...
  • Page 54 Daimler AG Mercedesstr. 137 70327 Stuttgart...

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