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Originally Posted by suginami
1. a V6 is shorter in length, allowing it to be into smaller cars
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I had also thought that the introduction of the ML was a big part of the reason. The I6 engine would've been too long to fit under the hood. Since MB wanted a piece of the lucrative SUV market, they went with an engine redesign that would fit any chassis. They use the M112/113 in everything they make, with the exception of A and B series cars.