2005 E320 CDI experience/troubles - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Hatterasguy · #1 12-22-2008, 11:39 PM

Well back in the 50's, 60's and 70's 100k miles used to be about all you would get out of an engine, some wouldn't even get that far. Carb's are tough, they wash the oil off the cylinder walls, and do all sorts of neat things.

Diesels didn't have this problem, they would last two or three times as long.

husk · #2 12-23-2008, 01:07 PM

Ok I am a poser on an internet board, just answer my question if you can..... Here are some other vehicles that I know nothing about but you know everything about.....

DieselAddict · #3 12-23-2008, 03:36 PM

I think the following thread is pretty informative when it comes to CDI's/Bluetecs:
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/197568-320-cdi-i6-v-v6.html

Posts like #42 have especially interesting info:

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As far as torque is concerned with the V6, it is rated @ 400 lb.ft compared to 368 lb.ft for the I6, an increase of 9 %. Maximum torque for the V6 is available @ 1600 rpm - 2700 rpm.

In highway driving, the V6 torque is astonishing. Let me make a comparison for you. Until very recently, I was driving a BMW 335i coupe, which has 300 lb.ft of torque. It's passing power is very impressive indeed and has been praised by numerous reviews. But let me say that the V6 Bluetec is even more impressive. I was really stunned by the explosive acceleration that this car has on the highway.
I do not know if you have had a similar opportunity to experience this for yourself, but I suspect that you too would be impressed.

Hatterasguy · #4 12-23-2008, 06:34 PM

This thread struck a nerve...

Cr from Texas · #5 12-23-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

This thread struck a nerve...

About like telling the butcher he should be a vegetarian.

Skid Row Joe · #6 12-24-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselAddict

I think the following thread is pretty informative when it comes to CDI's/Bluetecs:
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/197568-320-cdi-i6-v-v6.html

Posts like #42 have especially interesting info:

Thanks for the LINK. Very informative!

KarTek · #7 12-24-2008, 08:37 AM

DieselAddict · #8 12-24-2008, 02:46 PM

Today's gas engines are not any simpler than their diesel counterparts. I'd say they're about equally complex and gas engines may still have more parts.