Next step after E300D???? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Perkinsguy · #1 11-29-2006, 07:32 PM

What is the next generation of MB diesel cars??? The 96 and upward MB diesel cars are limited at present, few availabe, but what about the MB's that were available to some states into the US?

iNeon · #2 11-29-2006, 09:17 PM

There are S-Class(350SD w140) diesels in the 1992-1994(I believe) model years, but these aren't recommended.

Also, There is an E320 cdi that is the current w211 chassis mid-size.

In a year or two, there will be R320, ML320 and GL-Class diesels. I also believe there is a V8 S-Class cdi, but not in the US.

**edit**

Are the Alabama built vehicles available currently? I just reread it, and it seems like theyre in production?

TheDon · #3 11-29-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by iNeon

I also believe there is a V8 S-Class cdi, but not in the US.

something better than a W126 diesel.. nu uh

Matt L · #4 11-29-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

something better than a W126 diesel.. nu uh

A W126 is a nice sturdy tank, but the engine does leave things to be desired. Fuel mileage being one. I also prefer the rack and pinion steering of the later models.

TheDon · #5 11-29-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt L

A W126 is a nice sturdy tank, but the engine does leave things to be desired. Fuel mileage being one. I also prefer the rack and pinion steering of the later models.

yea.. a new S-Class diesel would be something id kill for

sunman · #6 11-29-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by iNeon

There are S-Class(350SD w140) diesels in the 1992-1994(I believe) model years, but these aren't recommended.

Also, There is an E320 cdi that is the current w211 chassis mid-size.

In a year or two, there will be R320, ML320 and GL-Class diesels. I also believe there is a V8 S-Class cdi, but not in the US.

**edit**

Are the Alabama built vehicles available currently? I just reread it, and it seems like theyre in production?

they are already available and the 320cdi has been replaced in the E class with a bluetec v6 model.

rudolfgreen · #7 11-29-2006, 09:31 PM

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=171888

2.5Turbo · #8 11-30-2006, 01:22 AM

Yeah, I saw an ML320CDI on I-5 driving back home last Saturday. Brand new black one. From afar I was doubtful it was a Benz (it was dark and raining) because of the really long name badge...it's all on the left on the ML, including the CDI. Opened the window in the rain to listen to it for a bit, couldn't tell it was a diesel over the road noise at 65+ mph.

DieselJim · #9 11-30-2006, 12:56 PM

The E320 is really cool. I was driving home in my 2.5 and was checking this CDI out. When he went to accelerate you saw a brief puff of white with a faint hint of blue smoke and it took off. Unlike the blue cloud that eminates from mine. Diesel is making a comeback. Clark Howard this morning said BMW is going to have a diesel in the US too.