E320 CDI in the US
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E320 CDI in the US
Just read a small article from a British MB Enthusiast magazine, the E320 CDI with 7G transmission will land in the US fall 2004. Can anyone confirm?
I also heard that the current US diesel fuel contains high sulfur. By 2006 it will be as good as European diesel fuel. If this is the case, does MB need to modify their diesel engine to adapt to US diesel fuel?
Thanks,
I also heard that the current US diesel fuel contains high sulfur. By 2006 it will be as good as European diesel fuel. If this is the case, does MB need to modify their diesel engine to adapt to US diesel fuel?
Thanks,
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I run several diesel welding machines and various other diesel powered equiptment at work and I'm constantly having to refuel this machinery.... I can tell you first hand that most diesel powered machines are wonderful, very powerful, easily maintained, not to meantion their alot quieter these days..... Now I may get bashed by a few diesel owners on this board, but I can't understand why anyone would want one in their car.... I mean no one needs to tell me the benifits of a diesel engine but just for the fact that the tiniest drop spilt on your hands or clothing and your going to stink all day long..... I know the minuite I come home from work my ol lady knows instantly I been refueling the welder on my truck.... Just this fact and this fact alone I would never consider a diesel engine in any of my cars.... Maybe I'm just a slob or what. 
Didn't meantion another negitive is the availabilty of diesel fuel.... Yea... I know where to get it in my neighborhood too... I'm talking about in areas were not familiar with...Not every station sell it....Oh Yea...No disrespect to you diesel heads out there just giving my .02
Didn't meantion another negitive is the availabilty of diesel fuel.... Yea... I know where to get it in my neighborhood too... I'm talking about in areas were not familiar with...Not every station sell it....Oh Yea...No disrespect to you diesel heads out there just giving my .02
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Re: E320 CDI in the US
Originally posted by jim628
Just read a small article from a British MB Enthusiast magazine, the E320 CDI with 7G transmission will land in the US fall 2004. Can anyone confirm?
I also heard that the current US diesel fuel contains high sulfur. By 2006 it will be as good as European diesel fuel. If this is the case, does MB need to modify their diesel engine to adapt to US diesel fuel?
Thanks,
Just read a small article from a British MB Enthusiast magazine, the E320 CDI with 7G transmission will land in the US fall 2004. Can anyone confirm?
I also heard that the current US diesel fuel contains high sulfur. By 2006 it will be as good as European diesel fuel. If this is the case, does MB need to modify their diesel engine to adapt to US diesel fuel?
Thanks,
With the CDI...Im On The Wait list for One!..Add the AMG goodies from the AMG CDI and You WILL have a Fast Diesel!
The CDI will NOT come to California ........
So I Must buy out of state and Bring in to California Used with 7500 miles....
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Yes, the E320 CDI will debut in the spring of 2004 as a 2005 model. It will have a turbocharged 6 cylinder engine featuring electronic fuel injection and new common rail diesel technology, which supplies constant fuel pressure to each of the injector valves. It will only pass current 45 state emissions standards, but should pass all 50 states when low sulfur diesel fuel becomes available in 2007. The ratings are 201 hp and 369 lb-ft torque.
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Originally posted by Petmerctech
Yes, the E320 CDI will debut in the spring of 2004 as a 2005 model. It will have a turbocharged 6 cylinder engine featuring electronic fuel injection and new common rail diesel technology, which supplies constant fuel pressure to each of the injector valves. It will only pass current 45 state emissions standards, but should pass all 50 states when low sulfur diesel fuel becomes available in 2007. The ratings are 201 hp and 369 lb-ft torque.
Yes, the E320 CDI will debut in the spring of 2004 as a 2005 model. It will have a turbocharged 6 cylinder engine featuring electronic fuel injection and new common rail diesel technology, which supplies constant fuel pressure to each of the injector valves. It will only pass current 45 state emissions standards, but should pass all 50 states when low sulfur diesel fuel becomes available in 2007. The ratings are 201 hp and 369 lb-ft torque.
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Can you confirm that 2005 E320 CDI will have the 7-G transmission and will 4-matic option be available?
My dealer did not know.
Thanks, Marian
My dealer did not know.
Thanks, Marian
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Originally posted by niunio
Can you confirm that 2005 E320 CDI will have the 7-G transmission and will 4-matic option be available?
My dealer did not know.
Thanks, Marian
Can you confirm that 2005 E320 CDI will have the 7-G transmission and will 4-matic option be available?
My dealer did not know.
Thanks, Marian
I have no clue on the 7-g.
