I just love my old diesel. But they didn’t, so why even bring it up? – have significantly more power (torque) than gas cars, especially at low revs (jetliner take-off feeling). ADDITIONALLY DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SBC PUMP UNIT IN SL VEHICLES PRODUCED DURING A LIMITED PRODUCTION PERIOD. Otherwise, what is the debate of fuel efficiency and saving the environment good for? Every manufacturer who makes diesel cars will benefit from the good press Audi is bringing to diesels. Comparable size 3.0d MB engine makes 224hp and 510nm (376 lbft) and best Audi 3.0d engine is with 233hp and 500Nm/368 lbft (Q7). As for Diesel being “slow” you obviously weren’t paying attention at Le Mans, or the entire season of the American Le Mans series. Reliability Value. Gloves? Dieselheads are not a new religious group. That, plus the Sebring, I’m selling my DCX stock! For relaxed driving with the occasional need for thrust, there is no replacement for displacement or diesel. Gives my exhaust a pleasant “eau du pomme frittes”. 1. Mercedes used a 3.2 liter inline six in cars like the W210 series E320 and R129 300SL/SL320 until 1997. – required a “glow” procedure at start-up. Somewhat of an exception to this is … There is a lot of regional variation in diesel, for some reason. I like Nitrogen… Its my favorite element. ). Looking at those numbers I really can’t see any diesel advantages in this car class. What is the sense in that? But I fell in love with that car right then and there. The BlueTec really needs an AMG style package: for suspension tuning, more aggressive wheel/tire package. FWIW my 81 Caddy only smokes when I want it to – a smoky middle finger to the tailgaters. Here is the summary of top rankings. For day-to-day transportation the choice is Diesel, hands down. We only attribute a lust for their sound and feel to them because of our longstanding habits. In 2005, dodging the arcane emissions rules of my home state of California, I became the fortunate owner of a used Mercedes E320 CDI (as they were then known). It is still a cost effective alternative though. Tell that to Dr Wolfgang Ullrich, Dindo Capello, Tom Christensen, Allan McNish, and the rest of the Audi R10 TDI team. Redesigned for 2003, the E-Class provides a superb driving experience, combining a very comfortable ride with agile handling, a quiet cabin, and excellent fit and finish. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WILL SWITCH, AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO, INTO THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE. Problem with your 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320? E320, for example, means an E-Class car with a 3.2-liter engine. Anyway that isn’t here nor there. These W211 diesel models are neat cars, as they combine relatively modern styling, comfort, and technology with Mercedes' well-documented prowess with diesel longevity and reliability. For example if FIA rules had permitted then even Hyundai would have had recources to build a winning car which for example runs on natural gas. I have never not been able to fill up. Though being in Minnesota makes that far more complicated in the winter. I’m spending less for fuel than I did in 1982! The standard suspension allows for a smooth ride at both low as well as high speeds and for a vehicle as heavy as the E-Class, the handling is quite responsive. Now, when are they making a GTI or Cooper S diesel that is as fast as the gasoline versions? As soon as a V6 diesel Odyssey is available, I will buy a new car for the first time in my life…. It actually makes sense as oposed to current hybrids – which really can’t justify themselves financially. But that is nearly a moot point with the urea filter. Toyota advanced the hybrids in order to gain a marketing and market share advantage, with the expectation of amortizing the expense over a long period and generating enough long-term profits to justify that cost. But most Americans don’t rev, don’t shift, don’t turn hard, want a stable front end, and want torque. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2003. First two days I had it, I drove with the windows as far down as the weather permitted and the radio off. IN THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP MODE, THE DRIVER HAS BRAKING POWER SUFFICIENT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH GREATER BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WILL BE NOTICEABLY LONGER. But I aint got the bucks, so I will wait for VW, or maybe BMW to do this dance for me at a price i can get to! The fact that Mercedes, VW and Audi will all use the same BlueTec branding simply seals the deal. 2008 070001.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. Until then it doesn’t make economic sense. It doesn’t harm humans (assuming current density). The gasoline powered sports car is for weekends, rallies and roadtrips. It is derived from the W211 and shares parts with other Mercedes-Benz cars. Modern powerful diesel engine needs an automatic transmission. Every ''02 has one "glitch". In UK there were 35,000 Mercedes-Benz cars recalled for faulty electronic SBC brakes. Even though it only does 90 hp, it will pull all the way up to at least 95 mph, and you can still go faster if there’s enough road. "Nissan 350Z Roadster Convertible Review", 2021 Kia Seltos S Turbo AWD Review – Routine Competence, 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Coupe Review – A $96K Bargain, QOTD: VW Golf – Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone? With out glow plugs and the block heater not plugged in will it start at -25 f. The issue with diesel-electric hybrids is one of cost. It is the 3.0d twin turbo 286hp/580Nm (427 lbft) found in the new facelifted X3. The inline six is amazingly smooth and quiet. HOME / Mercedes-Benz / E-Class / Reviews / Road Test / Road test: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec. If my current Volvo 4 cyl. Honda has their act together, they just need to hurry up over here. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. I cant wait! OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. To combat PDESD (Post Diesel Eldorado Stress Disorder), the clever folks at Mercedes have finally imported a quiet, clean-burning, California-compliant diesel engine that will increase American automotive fuel efficiency AND torque the torque. Diesel cars are not magically more expensive, it is just that they are IN DEMAD right now. CARB apparently seems more concerned with local air than that of the planet (CO2, as more commonly regulated in Euro compliance.). And people should realize that Audi diesel Le Mans victory is purely a marketing campaign. The car was mediocre, but the motor was great, delivering about 30 mpg at 150 to 160 KPHm along with the lovely elasticity turbos give a diesel. So basically it is expensive, slow, and dirtying the air for the chance to pay extra for the gas that gives you the decent mpg (which is the one good thing), What about Diesel’s much lower CO2 emissions compared to gas? Meanwhile, you can bet that Mercedes is in touch with Blue Man Productions for some incredibly clever ad campaign. Not much fun on the highway, but it was peppy in the city. 2 years later and in my senior year of high school I am still broke, still sour over not buying it and most of all, still in love with that 4 cylinder purr machine! Unless you are doing mega miles, add up the $ saving for having to make such a sacrifice. I’d hate myself every time I slipped behind the wheel for being so inauthentic (in the Satre sense). Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. It power is 231 hp and torque - 231 lb-ft. Mercedes-Benz S 320 W140 (1993-1998). I know my 3 liter BMW six is merely all talk in the torque department but I am not driven to give up its sonorous wail anytime soon for a bit of shove and clatter. Duramax diesels for 2007 (2007i) use a particulate filter mounted in the exhaust system. But that is nearly a moot point with the urea filter. Pch101: The average rating is a 4.3 out of 5 stars. Diesel engines are also heavier than gasoline engines, and diesel engines cost more to produce than gasoline engines. engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. That’s the first time I’ve heard anyone state that diesel requires more crude to create, so I’m skeptical. 2003-08003.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). 2) How much is the AddBlue additive and how often does it have to be added? The Bluetec is the next evolution, and it sounds really promising for North America. I also get 28 mpg in a twenty year old tank of Benz. Diesel is almost the same crude oil fraction as JetA1 fuel. I think that if more cars were available with diesels then a significant number of people would buy them. Nary a single story on diesel is published or broadcast by the mainstream media that doesn’t include some knee-jerk, toe-the-line rebuttal by some UCS tool. Actually, I am not sure if it is pollution. The following chart shows the 21 most common problems for 2004 Mercedes Benz E320. I know this is apples to pears, but none the less… And the last thing I’ve got to say is that while some petrolheads may abhor that distinct diesel chatter, I love the sound of it. One of the main reasons that Mercedes and other premium brands have been awarded poor reliability scores is down to the fact that they include a great deal of new technology, which means that there is a lot more that can go wrong. Saab? (back then Diesel was about .60¢ to .65¢ when gasoline was $1.20). When he told me that it was a diesel, I couldn’t believe it. Why did I wait so long. I was going to voice my dissent, but then I got to thinking. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. Sounds nice. They are now conventional hydraulic units. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec Base Price $52,675 Price as tested $59,085 Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan Engine 3.2L/208-hp/400-lb-ft turbocharged diesel DOHC 24-valve V-6 1. I also don’t comprehend the diesel-hybrid dichotomy that invariably arises in these discussions. In general, the OM642 engine has proven to be quite reliable. They have repeatedly said stuff like diesel engines will never be as clean as gas engines (even after numerous manufacturers had announced they had built engines that were just that) and that it is stupid to put any more effort into refining a technology that was developed in the 1890s (even though Dr. Diesel’s first publicly exhibited engine ran on pure peanut oil, decades before renewable fuels became a hot topic). Despite my best efforts to get my father-in-law to join the dark side when he was shopping new Mercs, he ended up with a new E350 sport package. The next variant is contaminated ventilation of crankcase gases. I wanted a Merc 300D for my first car but it needed it’s battery case or something else ( what ever it was it was simplistic and less than $100.00) like that. My other issue is what will happen to the price of diesel if a good percentage of cars begin to use it. The 3.2-liter V6 that we tested in the E320 made the car quick, yet relatively fuel efficient. 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And for those of us who like high revs, we get less horsepower out of diesels than out of gasoline engines. 2004 050014.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). In 22k miles of ownership, I averaged 34 miles per gallon and enjoyed a nearly 700 mile range per tank. I really did not find much difference between the old straight six and this new V6 diesel aside from the improved exhaust control in the new engine and the smoother delivery of power owed to the new 7 speed transmission. To become economucally sensible to choose a diesel over a gasoline powered car you’d have to have high annual mileage(and you have to drive the car for 3-4 years), much more higher than a average driver has. BMW vs Mercedes ReliabilityIt's time to pit BMW reliability versus Mercedes reliability and see who comes out on top. I can't vouch for the E320 CDI (although do now have CLS 320 CDI which is wonderful and in 78,000 miles has be a model of reliability) but did have E270 CDI for four years. The airmatic suspension would also be a nice option. With the new emission restrictions on diesels, supposedly the exhaust coming out is nearly as clean as the air going in! I IMMEDIATELY put in an order for a new 5 litre diesel Toureg, so I can can tow one. Alas, my fellow Americans don’t share my enthusiasm for automotive oil burners. passive rear-steer 03 Saab 93 35-45mpg diesel. Any of the big diesel manufacturers – BMW, MB or even Toyota could have pulled it off if they would have invested so heavily in Le Mans diesel project as Audi did. The more air and fuel you injected in that engine the more power it will produce until you reach destruction… a Diesel engine properly tuned WILL always beat any gasoline engine of the same displacement … The fact that automakers always tuned the diesel engine for economy and reliability is a very different matter. The worst complaints are electrical, engine, and lights problems. The fact that it seems to have developed a cult following that would make a Scientologist nervous does make me hesitant to ride the coattails of what could be the automotive equivalent of Dianetics…. I say Honda because I figure they’ll make it affordable. The issue with diesel-electric hybrids is one of cost. Funny, if this BlueTec branding catches on, and the big 2.5 sign up (seeing as how they can’t resist a convoluded ad campaign) a new wave of diesel engines might prolong America’s love affair with the SUV. Maybe all those cars in the 70’s and early 80’s were just never tuned right. We’ll be hearing about it on the news when nobody in the NE can afford fuel oil for heat in the winter. Brock_Landers: And people should realize that Audi diesel Le Mans victory is purely a marketing campaign. Alas, just one tank so far for the E320, and that one for the old CDI. Obviously there’s marketing at work here. That’s the beauty of the diesel – because they run lean (oxygen rich) as part of their nature, they’re super efficient unless you really put your foot in it. I’m sure the new Mercedes diesels are very nice, but most people won’t ever be able to afford one. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE. I’m not going back. It’s the only time when MB had an slight advantage over Lexus (14.2 vs 17.1 mpg). Let’s remember that a lot of that thrust is coming from the turbocharger, not so much from the engine. If a raggedy old Passat diesel can run on food byproducts, the diesel engine is a legitimate alternative. The thing has been running crappy ever since. I want a VW golf deisel with little more uumph in it, and sporting asperations… i.e – tight suspension and steering – maybe lowered with fatt tires…. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. Engine is for Mercedes-Benz 320 E W124, E320 W124 (1992-1997). They’ve also inscreased the minimum amount of biodiesel to add back the lubricity lost with the removal of more sulpher. – did blacken the area close to the exhaust pipe. Every gas station that has diesel has the new <15ppm ultra low sulpher diesel, at least here in Minnesota. I have never had a problem sourcing fuel. How many people actually know how to calculate Horsepower or Torque? Jay, If you feel you have received this message in error, please view our customer care The 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 has 144 problems & defects reported by E320 owners. Pistonheads will not be well pleased with the $52k E320 BlueTec’s handling– unless Mercedes develops a proper sport package. Smoke and stench poured from the Mercedes’ diesel engine. A few years ago, I found myself comfortably ensconced in the back seat of a German taxicab. Rick, Bob…sell me another! It carted four of us and our luggage around in supreme comfort for weeks, using so little fuel, i thought that the fuel gauge was broken! Heh. When replacing the distributor (and rotor arm), you should always stick to either Bosch or Mercedes parts. Every gas station that has diesel has the new. If I had the bucks, id buy one of these things in a New York minute – I rented a 300CDI a few years ago and found it wonderfull. But I think that might require an understanding of calculus that would confuse an awful lot of people. Both have over 100K miles and have seen Michigan winters. My first question is “can those of us not living in the five American nanny states remove the urea filtration system?” ;). From everything I’ve read there haven’t been any problems and it’s been a smooth transition form the previous 500ppm low sulpher fuel. 2005070007 AND 2005110001. Do you know that a Cumming 7.4L can be tuned to more than a 1000hp and 1000ftlb for around 800 bucks… Try to do that with a gas engine…. ran diesel I would get 32 mpg in the city easy. whippersnapper Users ranked 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class against other cars which they drove/owned. In normal driving there’s zero smoke. Now to the comment of a gasoline vs diesel power vs displacement … Diesel engine are lean engines that virtually are only limited by the engine hability to dissipate heat. I wonder how that will play out if the costs of operating are about the same during an average year. In other words, I’d take the information on that site you provided a link to with a baseball-sized grain of salt, as the only thing these “scientists” seem genuinely concerned about is stuffing their holier-than-thou agenda down the throat of John Q. Anyway…. In Sweden, diesel fuel is not subsidized, but penalty taxed. “Do you know that a Cumming 7.4L can be tuned to more than a 1000hp and 1000ftlb for around 800 bucks”. Audi 4.2 V8 Quattro, MB E420CDI, Lexus GS450h. 2) It is indeed slow. Jump to Latest Follow ... Mercedes reliability has gone down hill, starting with the 96 E class. MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. (Is there ADA money available for these diseases?). I’m not against diesels. by: Auto Express. Engine is for Mercedes-Benz 320 E W124, E320 W124 (1992-1997). Say Hallelujah! The E-classes you can see drive and been driven in Europe are generally E200cdi which have a lot less displacement, a lot less oomph, a lot less gadget and cost somewhere around 32000 dollars. Sure, we know about the old, slow Merc diesel wagons that all the hippies and middle-aged college professors love, but anyone who spends 10 seconds reviewing the Bluetec knows this is a world of difference. Nothing to do with actual production cars – as my BMW comparison clearly illustrates. Reactivate now 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reviews: Read 19 candid owner reviews for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. If Honda really pulls of their plan to market diesel passenger cars in the US which are emissions legal without the urea tank it will be a rule changer. account information here. I’ll wait for the BMW 335 twin turbo diesel, though – I know that won’t handle like a taxi. The miles are incredibly high & am searching the net for reviews on the longevity of these vehicles, & what to look forward to in maintenance & fuel costs. After all, who wants to buy a car that can get better than 40 MPG? Diesels are not for everyone, nor are they trying to be. Greenhouse gas? The E320 CDI is the last of the big, inline 6 diesel engines that made Mercedes the world leader in this technology. M104.992 - M104.991 with compression ratio 9.2, power is 220 hp. With no available manual transmission, I don’t want this car. What’s the MSRP for an R10? Diesel is generally simpler to refine than gasoline and often costs less (although price fluctuations sometimes mean that the inverse is true; for example, the cost of diesel traditionally rises during colder months as demand for heating oil, which is refined much the same way, rises).”. I don’t particularly dislike diesels, but it can appear to a casual observer that diesel is more of a religious faith than it is just another alternative. From 2003, the W211 has a galvanized body and much better corrosion protection than earlier Mercedes-Benz cars. I drove last year’s CDI model and found the ride quite nice and the handling good for a luxury car that has zero sporting intentions. I also heard that this “new” diesel does not properly lubricate internals of 2006 and prior diesels. The low-end torque was very impressive. I’m guessing that they’ll put them in the trucks and just forget the car market. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011. 13 Aug 2020. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. One of the most common issues experienced by owners of Mercedes’ vehicles is with non-engine electrics. I’m not interested in buying a Merc, but I might consider a diesel somewhere down the road, especially if the thing can do 30mpg+ and still go 0-60 in under 7 seconds. 2004 E320 Wagon Reliability. subscriber survey for about 329,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown Carbon Monoxide and Oxides of Nitrogen have been naturally occuring from the Earth crust for…Oh… A couple BILLION years now without any obvious problems to life on the planet. The higher an engine can rev, the longer it can hold a lower gear. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. If Honda comes out with what they claim to have – a system that doesn’t need urea – Honda will probably have an even bigger line up at the dealerships. Ahem….global warming. (Under $20000 US). * Cuts my fuel cost down to as low as $1.25 per gallon Not that they pay much attention to the tach. Installed in the E320, Ye Olde BlueTec converts up to 80 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions into nitrogen and water. One that caught my eye was a 2004 Mercedes E320 with two owners, full detailed service history, never failed an MOT. I’ve been driving VW diesels since 1998. This technology will be a perfect match for the american public and should be a good motor technology for those oversized SUVs. What’s more, Mercedes has improved the previous oil burning E’s brake feel and added a quicker steering ratio. I assume that when a load of crude arrives at the refinery, X percentage becomes diesel, Y percentage becomes gasoline and Z becomes a container for my pepsi. – are significantly more fuel effective. They don’t really say where the numbers come from and I couldn’t back it up with other sites, so maybe you are right. I’ve actually heard an BMW sound engineer recently. Diesel only costs about as much as premium or a few cents more around me. Mondo torque for off road. Back then I could pull off walking onto the lot and finding the Diesel that had been sitting there longest (in my case I bought in September a car that was built in February) and make a seriously lowball offer and drive away happy. I’m hoping VW puts their 2.0 litre Bluetec engine in a Golf, and prices it right. The more relevant numbers for a diesel are its fuel mileage, where the E320 BlueTec is rated higher than its gas counterpart by 7 mpg in the city and 11 mpg on the highway, according to the … ;). so while the 30% improvement in fuel economy might seem good, it doesn’t help to reduce a countries reliance on foreign oil. When they are sold here with cloth seats, roll up windows and MB Tex seat covers with a price less than $35,000, then and only then will they have a diesel worth buying. Sure, the Golf was a nicer car, but not that much nicer. The MY 07-09 Bluetec is the new V6 turbo-diesel. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACING IT IF NECESSARY. In my area though, only a few stations carry diesel and they aren’t particularly close to my home. Otherwise this water, which enters the tank from tank breathing will freeze and could plug the fuel line in your car. At 60,000 miles, had the transmission replaced; at 69,000 miles, had the inlet port shutoff motor and linkage replaced (8/15.2012). The hope is that by the time “old” diesel is no longer available, “new” diesel will have proper additives to comply with older diesel motors. Right now, the additional manufacturing cost of a hybrid vs. conventional ICE is around $5K. Cavendel says: Even CARB has gone on record saying that clean diesel will likely play a key role in reducing CO2 emissions. It’s more about reducing total consumption and helping become an opinion-maker in your peer group. It came just before they went to the issue-laden v6 diesel with the bluedef requirement. To combat PDESD (Post Diesel Eldorado Stress Disorder), There is only one “disease” left to conquer… SHFPDS (Stink Hand from Pumiping Diesel Syndrome). Common Reliability Problems. No! I would never call Diesel an environmental panacea, but America’s fuel options definitely need some diversification. A diesel that meets the new American Bin5 regulations has a similar cost disadvantage to gas. City 27 vs 21.3 And it would have more torque. Having to fill a tank with urea on a regular basis is going to be a problem. I’ve never been of the fundamental belief that “diesel vs hybrid” was an either-or proposition; it should be either, or, both, or neither. Carbon on the other hand enjoys a threesome with 2 Oxygen hotties which Oxygenated Nitrogen is more than eager to dump onto Carbon since Nitrogen does not like drama/complication/pettyness/boredom in its life. The closest competitor in the US (that I can think of) would be the Lexus GS450h. The front passenger seat may be missing the mechanical seat adjustment range limit stop, allowing the seat to move outside of the acceptable range in relation to the air bag. Mercedes OM642 Engine Problems and Reliability. I could drive 1000 miles on a little over $10. And the Mercedes diesel in the American-market E300 diesel/turbodiesel also was an inline six until 1999. A 4-cylinder tdi sounds a little odd at idle, while I agree the sixes are much better (I’ve only heard a few of them, mostly in Europe, naturally). Normally I don’t take 15 seconds to 60. When you fire up the new Blue (sans glow plug), its bucket of bolts soundtrack certainly won’t be mistaken for a purring HEMI. Plants breath CO2. What to look out for when buy a used Mercedes E-class W211. M104.991 - the same M104.990 but for Mercedes-Benz SL320 R129. – are easy to start at all seasons, just like gas cars. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY PREMATURELY SHIFT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP FUNCTION MODE, DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION, OR DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP. a little thinner in the winter. You will get digital access to reviews and ratings for over 8,500 products and services Many of the issues centre on the E320 CDi as its high-pressure fuel pump can leak diesel onto the cooling system pipes, its fuel injectors can fail and they can also seize into the cylinder head. THE LOOSENING OF THE NUT COULD RESULT IN A SLIPPING OF THE CONNECTION OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Turn-in is sloppy, grip is iffy and mid-corner bumps are deeply unsettling. Our E320's 0-to-60 time of 6.8 seconds trails the E350 Sport's by 0.9 second, and the E320 is also slower than the 6.6 seconds claimed by Mercedes … Modern diesels make intellectual sense (much more so than hybrids) and are far better than anything we can recall from our youth, but they simply don’t meet the emotional needs of a registered enthusiast. Anyway… Installed in the E320, Ye Olde BlueTec converts up to 80 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions into nitrogen and water. 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