Has anybody put a CDI into a newer G? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

DUTCH · #16 12-17-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lupin..the..3rd

I'd buy a GLK right now *today* if they offered it as a manual CDI model. Heck, I'd buy just about ANY new small or medium sized BMW or MB, sedan, wagon, suv, I don't care - if offered here with a manual transmission and turbo-diesel engine. The only cars that fit this description are VW Jetta's, and while the new Jettas are pretty nice cars, they're front wheel drive which I don't care for.

Cayenne is coming.

i-osprey · #17 12-23-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lkchris

It's because every single drivetrain combination requires a separate, very expensive EPA certification. If MBUSA determines projected sales won't merit the effort and cost, the USA market doesn't get it.

That doesn't tell the whole story if the following is true.

I thought I read somewhere that when MB offer a diesel model it outsells the gasoline versions of the same car.

Is this true or not?

lkchris · #18 12-23-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by i-osprey

That doesn't tell the whole story if the following is true.

I thought I read somewhere that when MB offer a diesel model it outsells the gasoline versions of the same car.

Is this true or not?

Not even close. Diesel sales are very small these days. Not even enough to support a diesel in a station wagon ... although the sales will support an E63 AMG station wagon.

Robert W. Roe · #19 01-07-2010, 12:10 PM

I've been reading (in US car mags when they tested the 2010 E-class) that MB won't be offering the E63 wagon in the latest body style, at least in the USA.