The Economic Times

Mercedes-Benz responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi claims his SUV's mileage dropped from 17 kmpl to just 5 after using E20 petrol

Mercedes-Benz India confirmed all its BS VI petrol vehicles are E20 compatible. This clarification followed a popular YouTuber's claims about reduced fuel efficiency in his SUV. The luxury carmaker stated its petrol BS VI models are certified for E20 fuel by authorities. The government also defended its ethanol-blended petrol program's economic benefits. Mercedes-Benz remains available to assist customers with technical queries regarding fuel compatibility.