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We just used the block heater on our E300D and had no starting problems at all, even at -40C. It is VERY important that you keep that block heater plugged in, as you have found out.
Got a roadside service? Try getting it towed to a heated garage, thaw it out, get it running, and then keep a bat handy to beat your rommie in the head if that block heater cord is touched again.
You'd better get it sorted out this week. The weather is supposed to break a bit on Wednesday, but by Saturday the REAL cold weather is supposed to be blowing in. "Highs" in the -30's.
When I lived in the NWT, we could see -55 to -60C. Block heaters were mandatory for everything (lots of diesels spent the winter running), but just the beginning. Most of us also used a coolant circulating heater, battery blanket and even an oil pan element. My Civic would fire at -60C, run decently on it's square tires (not kidding) but made little heat in the cabin.
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