Auto Glossary

Kompressor is the marketing name given by Mercedes-Benz to its supercharged engines and is also the German word for supercharger (or compressor).

kW is the unit used to express the output of engines, motors or heaters. One kilowatt is the equivalent of roughly 1.34 horsepower.

kWh is the unit of measure used to show how much energy is used over a period of time of one hour. In the auto industry it is mostly used to determine the capacity of batteries.