Would it be possible to import a around a 1995 E220 diesel from Europe to America ? How much would have to be changed ? Headlights ? Everything else should meet US specs ?

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David McDonald
1981 240D
1985 300D (wrecked)
1985 300TD 365,000 miles
1969 Mustang Fastback

Have you checked out the NHTSA guidlines for importing cars?

E220 was never imported officially, so its a no go, officially.

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E

Simple answer is, No.

I could give you a whole lot of guff about why, but you can go read for yourself if you want the nitty gritty. If it's 25 years or older then you can bring it in no trouble.

Kevin

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'85 300SD

Interesting, though, that a 1993 220E is eligible for importation. At least according to their chart

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D - stick

Actually if you read the heading for the page, it is capable of being modified by a certified importer, not the same thing at all.

What it means is that you can pay a registered importer to modify it and make it suitable for use on the roads here, you can not just bring it and drive it. Usually this means fitting whatever EPA stuff is required and possibly modifying the bumpers.

Kevin

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'85 300SD

I owned a gray market 500 SEL for a while. It came with the original bill from the importer to convert it. I believe it was around $15k.

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Rich Mason
Chapel Hill, NC
1990 300D 285k miles
1993 VW Cabriolet converted to 1.6 TD
1985 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD