S320 diesel vs S350, cant decide
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I don't think you have 350-model either. ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The 320 CDI cannot be noticed while driving except a faint turbo whistle at full throttle and you can hear the engine idle while a gasser hardly can be heard at idle. The noise outside is still a lot higher than with gassers even if multiple injection CDIs have a lot lower noise than older diesels.
You really have to test drive both if noise and acceleration are the most important factors for your decision. Acceleration is almost the same (see reported figures).
Usually diesel is for those who want fuel economy.
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The 320 CDI cannot be noticed while driving except a faint turbo whistle at full throttle and you can hear the engine idle while a gasser hardly can be heard at idle. The noise outside is still a lot higher than with gassers even if multiple injection CDIs have a lot lower noise than older diesels.
You really have to test drive both if noise and acceleration are the most important factors for your decision. Acceleration is almost the same (see reported figures).
Usually diesel is for those who want fuel economy.
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I don't think you have 350-model either. ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The 320 CDI cannot be noticed while driving except a faint turbo whistle at full throttle and you can hear the engine idle while a gasser hardly can be heard at idle. The noise outside is still a lot higher than with gassers even if multiple injection CDIs have a lot lower noise than older diesels.
You really have to test drive both if noise and acceleration are the most important factors for your decision. Acceleration is almost the same (see reported figures).
Usually diesel is for those who want fuel economy.
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The 320 CDI cannot be noticed while driving except a faint turbo whistle at full throttle and you can hear the engine idle while a gasser hardly can be heard at idle. The noise outside is still a lot higher than with gassers even if multiple injection CDIs have a lot lower noise than older diesels.
You really have to test drive both if noise and acceleration are the most important factors for your decision. Acceleration is almost the same (see reported figures).
Usually diesel is for those who want fuel economy.
I haven't driven them either, so really can't comment.
Yeap, most who buy these do not buy for performance, but Americans love big engines. Broom Broom...
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I have driven the S350 prior to buying S500 and I can say I liked the S350 a lot, it revs nicely, perfect sounding engine, almost whispering on the outside. I say get it.
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I bought it because the fuel consumption is lesser than the s350. And the performance is good enough for me. But do you want a good performance car than i rather look to the s420 diesel or s500-600 car. I prefer the diesel car because of they can handle high milage