Drove a C320 CDi at Weekend
07-25-2005, 06:35 PM
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Mercedes C270 CDI Est
Drove a C320 CDi at Weekend
Only one month to go and i got to drive a C320 CDi over the weekend. To say it is fast would be an under statement. Also the engine is silent and very smooth. Get mine on 1st sept.
C320 CDI estate with
AMG pack
Parktronic
LinguaTronic
Mem Seats
Heated Leather
Self leveling Suspension
Bi Xexon
7 Speed Auto
Command
Phone
Rear air Bags
Lux Climate
Gear shift on wheel
Harmon Karmon sound
6 CD changer
C320 CDI estate with
AMG pack
Parktronic
LinguaTronic
Mem Seats
Heated Leather
Self leveling Suspension
Bi Xexon
7 Speed Auto
Command
Phone
Rear air Bags
Lux Climate
Gear shift on wheel
Harmon Karmon sound
6 CD changer
09-05-2005, 03:04 AM
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C320CDI, SLK200K, FZS600, Saxo 1.1i(!)
Hi. Enjoy ur new car - can't see the pictures though.
My C320CDI saloon arrives next thursday.
A/G SE
Sports Pack
Gear change buttons
Diamond Black
Spoiler
Rain Sensors
Ipod Integration Kit
Ipod Cradle
Bixenons
My C320CDI saloon arrives next thursday.
A/G SE
Sports Pack
Gear change buttons
Diamond Black
Spoiler
Rain Sensors
Ipod Integration Kit
Ipod Cradle
Bixenons
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09-05-2005, 06:16 AM
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Mercedes C270 CDI Est
09-05-2005, 08:15 AM
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Mercedes C270 CDI Est
Originally Posted by blassberg
:o) - looks great.
Any plus or minus points on expectations so far?
Any plus or minus points on expectations so far?
No
Wait till you here the exhaust note, just like a V8 petrol. Car screwed together better than my last one, And it is so quick (scary quick)
Glad i changed the ali to blackwood. Sat nav inpressive, LinguaTronic, phone
works well. Gear box is a dream. Harmon Karmon sound stunning, All in all tip top car Very pleased.
Also did a run over the weekend on M6 Av 74 MPH 43.2 MPG
Who needs petrols
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09-05-2005, 09:42 AM
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C320CDI, SLK200K, FZS600, Saxo 1.1i(!)
Originally Posted by connectcctv
Also did a ran over the weekend on M6 Av 74 MPH 43.2 MPG
. Official figure 37ish for combined cycle. Could have got some more accessories then 
See you on the M6 sometime
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09-05-2005, 10:16 AM
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Originally Posted by pookie
so other than the E320 cdi, the US is not recieving any other cdis? :[
09-05-2005, 11:08 AM
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Originally Posted by blassberg
Hi. Do you mean for C320CDI? 0-62mph is 6.9s.
I get 6.6 - 6.8 stock! on an E that's hardly broken in yet... is it the new V6? or is it Brit cars? how can it be so slow?
I looked it up with google.. indeed they claim 6.9... makes no sense.. since the car is 500lbs lighter than an E. It must be the I-6 and 5 speed that make the difference.
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09-05-2005, 11:39 AM
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C320CDI, SLK200K, FZS600, Saxo 1.1i(!)
hmmmm..... new E320CDI (v) shows 6.8 claimed.
I heard that MB always understate and that practice is better than theory...but
that still doesn't answer why the C(V) is 6.9 (to 62.5), the E(V) is 6.8 with same engine, power, torque, gearbox and they lose out to the E(I)
I heard that MB always understate and that practice is better than theory...but
that still doesn't answer why the C(V) is 6.9 (to 62.5), the E(V) is 6.8 with same engine, power, torque, gearbox and they lose out to the E(I)
09-09-2005, 07:25 AM
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C320CDI, SLK200K, FZS600, Saxo 1.1i(!)
Originally Posted by blassberg
My C320CDI saloon arrives next thursday.
what are the latest running in procedures?
09-09-2005, 12:47 PM
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'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
Originally Posted by blassberg
hmmmm..... new E320CDI (v) shows 6.8 claimed.
I heard that MB always understate and that practice is better than theory...but
that still doesn't answer why the C(V) is 6.9 (to 62.5), the E(V) is 6.8 with same engine, power, torque, gearbox and they lose out to the E(I)
I heard that MB always understate and that practice is better than theory...but
that still doesn't answer why the C(V) is 6.9 (to 62.5), the E(V) is 6.8 with same engine, power, torque, gearbox and they lose out to the E(I)
Sometime ago we discused here what where the differences between the E and C class cars with the 320 engine and the E was more powerfull with the same engine just because of the longer exhausts!!!
It's the same with my fathers Audi A6 3.0 V6 TDI with 225hp and the A8 3.0TDI has 233hp!!! And the same with accelaration times, for the A6 7.9 anounced, but I clocked 6.8!!! :p
09-09-2005, 01:01 PM
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
I've read road tests on E320's (I-6) that have yielded 6.6.... and in the road test I have on video from MotorWeek (PBS version of BBS Top Grear) they get 6.8sec, on a brand new car. Broken in, it's probably good for 6.7...
With RennTech (I have about 15% more power), I'm getting 6.4 to 6.5...
I would expect the C to be as fast or faster...
With RennTech (I have about 15% more power), I'm getting 6.4 to 6.5...
I would expect the C to be as fast or faster...
09-09-2005, 02:16 PM
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'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
Originally Posted by CE750
I've read road tests on E320's (I-6) that have yielded 6.6.... and in the road test I have on video from MotorWeek (PBS version of BBS Top Grear) they get 6.8sec, on a brand new car. Broken in, it's probably good for 6.7...
With RennTech (I have about 15% more power), I'm getting 6.4 to 6.5...
I would expect the C to be as fast or faster...
With RennTech (I have about 15% more power), I'm getting 6.4 to 6.5...
I would expect the C to be as fast or faster...
Some days ago I asked the same thing to other forum member in US with also an E320CDI but he didn't like so much the, how it calls "turbo lag", but what I think he really wanted to say its the low bandwith engine compared to the higher rev v6 and v8 he is used to, because these diesel cars don't have turbo lag because of it "VGT" turbos!!!
In europe with so many twisty roads the diesels are a joy to drive because of its low rev and bigger torque than the petrol engine, but on US with so open roads the diesels don't have so great acceleration and top speed than they're equivelent petrol engine, thats my opinion but... :p
Other thing, your CDI is an Auto or manual version?
With manual versions we can feal better the joys of torque!
09-10-2005, 10:06 PM
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2005 Carlsson CD32 E320 CDI Inline-6
CE750....might accelerate slower because of gearing..
This topic came up a few months ago regarding why the Euro E320 CDI had slower acceleration than the US version.
The US E320 CDI has a rear-axle ratio of 2.65:1, Euro is 2.47:1. Higher eventual speed for the Euro (no electronic limiter) but slower accelleration. Better fuel economy especially during extended high-speed cruise.
Same may be true for the C.
The US E320 CDI has a rear-axle ratio of 2.65:1, Euro is 2.47:1. Higher eventual speed for the Euro (no electronic limiter) but slower accelleration. Better fuel economy especially during extended high-speed cruise.
Same may be true for the C.
09-10-2005, 10:12 PM
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Originally Posted by gaiex
What do you think about the diesel engines, now you got one?
Some days ago I asked the same thing to other forum member in US with also an E320CDI but he didn't like so much the, how it calls "turbo lag", but what I think he really wanted to say its the low bandwith engine compared to the higher rev v6 and v8 he is used to, because these diesel cars don't have turbo lag because of it "VGT" turbos!!!
In europe with so many twisty roads the diesels are a joy to drive because of its low rev and bigger torque than the petrol engine, but on US with so open roads the diesels don't have so great acceleration and top speed than they're equivelent petrol engine, thats my opinion but... :p
Other thing, your CDI is an Auto or manual version?
With manual versions we can feal better the joys of torque!
Some days ago I asked the same thing to other forum member in US with also an E320CDI but he didn't like so much the, how it calls "turbo lag", but what I think he really wanted to say its the low bandwith engine compared to the higher rev v6 and v8 he is used to, because these diesel cars don't have turbo lag because of it "VGT" turbos!!!
In europe with so many twisty roads the diesels are a joy to drive because of its low rev and bigger torque than the petrol engine, but on US with so open roads the diesels don't have so great acceleration and top speed than they're equivelent petrol engine, thats my opinion but... :p
Other thing, your CDI is an Auto or manual version?
With manual versions we can feal better the joys of torque!
CDIken, that makes sense... thanks.
Gaiex.. I love it! Absolutely love it! Turbo lag is minimal... and the real problem is mostly the initial off the line acceleration.. but when it kicks in.. IT KICKS! I would love nothing more than an E55... but for me that's just not practical or a wise purchase right now... so the next best thing is the CDI.. it's very quick (especially once it's rolling) but it's EXTREMELY cheap to drive.. I've had it 3 months and I've only purchased 6 tankfulls!! 4200+ on the odo miles!
Seems like most of the Euro cars are the 220 and 270.... are 320's pretty rare in the EU?
09-11-2005, 10:19 AM
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'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
Originally Posted by CE750
CDIken, that makes sense... thanks.
Gaiex.. I love it! Absolutely love it! Turbo lag is minimal... and the real problem is mostly the initial off the line acceleration.. but when it kicks in.. IT KICKS! I would love nothing more than an E55... but for me that's just not practical or a wise purchase right now... so the next best thing is the CDI.. it's very quick (especially once it's rolling) but it's EXTREMELY cheap to drive.. I've had it 3 months and I've only purchased 6 tankfulls!! 4200+ on the odo miles!
Seems like most of the Euro cars are the 220 and 270.... are 320's pretty rare in the EU?
Gaiex.. I love it! Absolutely love it! Turbo lag is minimal... and the real problem is mostly the initial off the line acceleration.. but when it kicks in.. IT KICKS! I would love nothing more than an E55... but for me that's just not practical or a wise purchase right now... so the next best thing is the CDI.. it's very quick (especially once it's rolling) but it's EXTREMELY cheap to drive.. I've had it 3 months and I've only purchased 6 tankfulls!! 4200+ on the odo miles!
Seems like most of the Euro cars are the 220 and 270.... are 320's pretty rare in the EU?
EU loves Diesel cars, 50% of new cars in europe are now diesel :p
09-14-2005, 06:08 PM
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C320CDI, SLK200K, FZS600, Saxo 1.1i(!)
she has arrived - less than 12 hours old, 200 miles and already too dirty for this forum... work got in the way...
diamond black - no longer worried - very nice! lovely car!
diamond black - no longer worried - very nice! lovely car!
