S320?
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S320?
Hi all, i dont usually post in here but i have a question about the W220. I was getting gas in Dallas getting ready to drive back home to Houston and I saw a w220 badged as a 320. To my knowledge they did'nt make that in the states. Just for general knowledge can someone correct me if im wrong about them making it in the states or did they perhaps have it imported in (steering wheel was on the left)?
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Hi all, i dont usually post in here but i have a question about the W220. I was getting gas in Dallas getting ready to drive back home to Houston and I saw a w220 badged as a 320. To my knowledge they did'nt make that in the states. Just for general knowledge can someone correct me if im wrong about them making it in the states or did they perhaps have it imported in (steering wheel was on the left)?
thanks
thanks
w220 was from 2000-2006(im sad to say "was" since we are no longer the current body style)
w140 was from 1991-1999
are u sure it was a w220 body style? are u sure it didnt say s350? which is a desiel model and i think its only available in europe unless someone shipped it here.
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Several possibilities:
-It's a W140
-It's a S350 (Yes, they did ship those here for 2006, gas models)
-It's imported into the states for whatever reason
-It's rebadged (Sleeper?)
-It's a W140
-It's a S350 (Yes, they did ship those here for 2006, gas models)
-It's imported into the states for whatever reason
-It's rebadged (Sleeper?)
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im for sure it was a w220. it was an older middle east couple so im almost positive it wasnt rebadged. i guess it was a 2006 model as a 350 (the tail lights had three stripes instead of two like the 2000 - 2002 if im correct). i guess i remembered the numbers wrong. so they did make a 350 in the states for 2006? if it were a diesel would'nt it have said cdi?
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1993 300SEL/S320
Over here the 1999 to 2002 were 320 I think, then they went to the 350,
Found some on the net:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...336&key=572044
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...773&key=572044
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...322&key=572044
Ah, here we go must have been 2003 that they changed the powerplant:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...839&key=572044
As regards to the tail lights I'd think it would be pretty easy to change them over if one wanted to.
Found some on the net:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...336&key=572044
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...773&key=572044
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...322&key=572044
Ah, here we go must have been 2003 that they changed the powerplant:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...839&key=572044
As regards to the tail lights I'd think it would be pretty easy to change them over if one wanted to.
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im for sure it was a w220. it was an older middle east couple so im almost positive it wasnt rebadged. i guess it was a 2006 model as a 350 (the tail lights had three stripes instead of two like the 2000 - 2002 if im correct). i guess i remembered the numbers wrong. so they did make a 350 in the states for 2006? if it were a diesel would'nt it have said cdi?
In 2006, the U.S. got the S350 in SWB version only. It's a gas model. Fairly rare on the streets here as it was only released for a year.
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The vehicle you've seen was most likely been imported.
W220 was first available in Europe in 1998 with 280 CDI (that nobody was buying thus they disregarded it) and 320, 430, 500, 600 gas engines.
320 is often seen for example here in Russian Federation. 320s been available till 2003. Those engines are gas, 224 horse power V6. Driven one of those, not enough torque for such a big car IMO.
W220 was first available in Europe in 1998 with 280 CDI (that nobody was buying thus they disregarded it) and 320, 430, 500, 600 gas engines.
320 is often seen for example here in Russian Federation. 320s been available till 2003. Those engines are gas, 224 horse power V6. Driven one of those, not enough torque for such a big car IMO.
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There was never a S280 CDI, but a S 280 (mainly sold to Singapore).
Smallest Diesel was the S 320 CDI which is quite popular in Europe.
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The S320 cdi in both long (5163mm) and short (5043mm) wheelbase seem to be the most popular version over here in the U.K. Most people seem to go for the V6 common rail diesel engine over the gas version because of the high fuel prices here.
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W220 was first available in Europe in 1998 with 280 CDI
W210 comes with a 320 CDI
Those engines are gas, 224 horse power V6. Driven one of those, not enough torque for such a big car IMO.
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The only S-class with a 280 gas engine is W140. No such thing as 280 CDI,
W210 comes with a 320 CDI
Driven alot on a W220 S320, absolutly enough power. But everyone is different, some people want 5 or 6 liter engine or S7.3 so they can roll up the asphalt. What is the point of having that in countries NOT like Russia? You can't go over the speed limit, fines are too high and you can get jailed.
W210 comes with a 320 CDI
Driven alot on a W220 S320, absolutly enough power. But everyone is different, some people want 5 or 6 liter engine or S7.3 so they can roll up the asphalt. What is the point of having that in countries NOT like Russia? You can't go over the speed limit, fines are too high and you can get jailed.
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The only S-class with a 280 gas engine is W140. No such thing as 280 CDI,
W210 comes with a 320 CDI
Driven alot on a W220 S320, absolutly enough power. But everyone is different, some people want 5 or 6 liter engine or S7.3 so they can roll up the asphalt. What is the point of having that in countries NOT like Russia? You can't go over the speed limit, fines are too high and you can get jailed.
W210 comes with a 320 CDI
Driven alot on a W220 S320, absolutly enough power. But everyone is different, some people want 5 or 6 liter engine or S7.3 so they can roll up the asphalt. What is the point of having that in countries NOT like Russia? You can't go over the speed limit, fines are too high and you can get jailed.
My personal experience with S320 proved it to be weak for such a heavy vehicle. Talking about highway performance S320 is definately not enough IMO.
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My bad. S280 was the gas engine. But again It has been ignored and taken off production line that's for sure.
Yes there was S280 for W220 in early models.
My personal experience with S320 proved it to be weak for such a heavy vehicle. Talking about highway performance S320 is definately not enough IMO.
Yes there was S280 for W220 in early models.
My personal experience with S320 proved it to be weak for such a heavy vehicle. Talking about highway performance S320 is definately not enough IMO.
and as you said about the S320, not enough power at all...
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Yes there was S280 for W220 in early models.
And it was never in Russia.
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No there was not. In what country did you see it? It was never in Germany, it can be easily proved by looking here: http://www.mobile.de/
And it was never in Russia.
And it was never in Russia.
http://news.ruhenheim.com/index.php?ID=161
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Also in Australia/NZ:
http://www.autotrader.co.nz/used-car...d/2088324.aspx
Odd, though, that it's not listed at globalautoindex.com
http://www.autotrader.co.nz/used-car...d/2088324.aspx
Odd, though, that it's not listed at globalautoindex.com
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No there was not. In what country did you see it? It was never in Germany, it can be easily proved by looking here: http://www.mobile.de/
And it was never in Russia.
And it was never in Russia.
the W220 S280 was made up until the model was discontinued:Here's one at a dealer near me:
and another:
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Trust me, nobody would have one given a choice. I've driven one with 4 people in and they can barely get up a steep hill!
