Tightening emission regulations mean fewer cars today have V8s, but as these three models show, this engine format isn't going away so soon.
With so many cars either downsizing or going all-electric, we think its high time we look at some automotive icons with the largest engines.
The new Mercedes-Benz GLA will receive an extended range of engines, which include the 109bhp Mercedes-Benz GLA 180d and 381bhp Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class will get four new powerplants, including a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and in-line, six-cylinder engines.
Mercedes-Benz has added three new engines to the E-Class Estate lineup - the E200d SE, E350d SE, and AMG E43 - as well as one for the AMG GLC43 Coupe.
Mercedes hints at future powertrains of Formula One - refers to turbocharged V6s as sweeter sounding, with high torque delivery around the corners.
Mercedes-Benz has given its E-Class range two new engines, as well as a series of other changes, for more power and efficiency
The Internal Combustion Engine has been the backbone to modern civilisation for the last century. We take a look at how one of the most important inventions of our time has been modernised for the future of motoring through research and development by Mercedes-Benz on the back of their BlueEFFICIENCY technologies
Mercedes-Benz is developing two new petrol engines, a V6 and a V8, that will produce more torque and improved fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz has announced several changes to the C-Class, including new CGI BlueEfficiency engines and an engine Start/Stop system
Mercedes-Benz has announced two new BlueEfficiency models to their GLK SUV lineup, adding to their range of BlueEffciency cars
Mercedes has added two new four cylinder engines to their E-Class range, as part of their BlueEFFICIENCY package
Five new efficient and powerful engines have been revealed for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.