Diesel And Hybrid Technology In 3210-Mile Endurance Test - Page 2

warot · 11-02-2005, 11:02 AM

As much as I love diesels, we still have to realize that it isn't as clean as hybrids. It might not get the same mileage as the diesel but it is a lot cleaner. It's just up to you if you want to help save the world or save some $$$.

Yaz AMG · 11-02-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MBUSA

As rising fuel costs continued to be an issue for consumers in October, sales of the E320 CDI diesel have continued to increase over the past several months with 3,486 units sold year-to-date. To meet this strong demand Mercedes-Benz will expand its diesel offering with the introduction of the ML320 CDI diesel in 2006, followed by a new V6 E320 CDI.

The ML320 CDI is coming to the US
- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

cawimmer430 · 11-03-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaz AMG

Wimmer has driven the ML320 CDI and I'm sure he has driven the E320 CDI, so maybe he can tell us if it's the same engine

The E320 CDI America and Canada get still uses the "old" 3.2-l inline-6. Us Europeans get the "new" E320 CDI with the 3.0 V6 CDI diesel. It's much cleaner than the 3.2-l inline-6.

Merc1 · 11-04-2005, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaz AMG

The ML320 CDI is coming to the US
- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Yes and isn't that wonderful! I'm sure that MBUSA will bring over the R320 CDI also to pick up R-Class sales, which haven't been so hot in these first initial weeks.

Now if diesels really gain some popularity I'd like to see a E420 and S420 CDI in the U.S. I know a pipe dream.

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Alx · 11-04-2005, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

Once the cleaner diesel is mandatory (sept 2006) I expect to see a R320 CDI, ML320 CDI and of course a facelifted E320 CDI all with the new V6 in the U.S.....possibly even in the states in which MB current isn't able to sell a diesel.

M

i think its well needed, and will be welcomed wiht open arms.

Though by my house, deisel is $2.75, where Reg. starts at $2.28, and goes up in ten cent incremements till premium.

I preffer Hbrid for the cleanliness, but both are sort of great!

gustavo · 11-04-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by warot

As much as I love diesels, we still have to realize that it isn't as clean as hybrids. It might not get the same mileage as the diesel but it is a lot cleaner. It's just up to you if you want to help save the world or save some $$$.

AFAIK, that's not true anymore when diesels with blue tec will be available (less NO-x emissions)

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warot Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 31 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Diesel And Hybrid Technology In 3210-Mile Endurance Test As much as I love diesels, we still have to realize that it isn't as clean as hybrids. It might not get the same mileage as the diesel but it is a lot cleaner. It's just up to you if you want to help save the world or save some $$$.

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