Mercedes E320 CDI

[Steph-TLS]

Does anyone know the performance specs of this car? It was either a 2004 or 2005 (brand new) and I just barely killed it from a stop light. Actually, he got a good jump (which I thought was strange for a diesel), but I pulled on him and passed him before we reached 50.

Just curious...

[rominl]

Engine 3.2L Inline-6 diesel engine
Net Power 201 hp @ 4,200 rpm
Net Torque 369 lb-ft @ 1,800- 2,600 rpm

that's info from mb site. i don't know about the 0-60 or so yet

but i don't find that surprising. diesal engines are always massive tq... having a good jump on you from dead stop would be what i expected actually. down the strip that's another story

[Steph-TLS]

Thanks for the info, Romini...Sorry for posting on the wrong forum...

If anybody knows the 0-60 or 1/4 mile times, I would really like to know...Thanks

[edgalang]

Originally posted by Steph-TLS
Thanks for the info, Romini...Sorry for posting on the wrong forum...

If anybody knows the 0-60 or 1/4 mile times, I would really like to know...Thanks

Funny you should ask this question...I just got home from the "I Love Mercedes Driving Tour".

This event let you drive 12 cars...

E320 CDI (6.6)
E320 4-Matic (7.1)
S430 RW & 4-Matic (6.9)
S500 4-Matic (6.1)
E500 4-Matic (5.9)

CLK 320 Coupe & Cabriolet (7.4/8.0)
CLK 500 Coupe & Cabriolet (5.7/6.0)
SLK 350 Roadster (5.6)
SLK 500 Roadster (6.1)

And ride in the ML-500 & G-500 with a professional driver through an off-road event...where in one of the obstacles, you get suspended on 2 wheels.

I personally rode in the G-500 & got to test out 5 cars in 2 seperate autocross course...that included areas where you could test out 0-60...60-0 and wet pavement acceleration.

I've arranged them from most fun to least fun to drive.

E500 4-Matic (this thing bites corners like crazy...I never knew 4-wheel drive could be soo much fun)
CLK500 (this WOULD of been GREAT *IF* I never caught up the the slower SL500 driver in front of me half way through the course...grrr...asian women)
E320 CDI (The torque was amazing. From a stop this thing rockets right back to speed)
CLK320 (Hmmm...bleh)
S430 (RW) (This ride actually scared me. This was RW-drive and the heaviest of the bunch. If I was a rockstar that had to run away from Paparazzi's...this car would NOT be my choice.)

Suprisingly (although I didn't drive it since the lines were too long)the SLK350 was the fastest car in the bunch (0-60 in 5.6), with the CLK500 being a close 2nd.

While in line, you cold read stats for the car you were going to drive, as well as 0-60 times & pricing with options. The CDI may not have the HP #'s as our TLS...but I do know one thing for certain...as a stop light racer, the CDI is no joke. If he was really trying, I'm almost certain he could beat you from the light.

BTW...In the end, they give you this fancy gift bag...Did this event change my views on Mercedes?...DEFINITELY

[Steph-TLS]

Wow...I had no idea Mercedes was putting that kind of muscle together in their 6 cylinders. I've always thought that if you had a fast Benz, you were either in a V8 or AMG. I'm surprised that I was able to take him (completely stock with a KN filter); however, he DID get a good jump on me.

Thanks for the info.

[ningster]

oh hey, i was at the same event.
drove the sl500, and rode in the g500.

wasn't impressed with the sl500's sportiness, felt like riding in a luxury car instead of a sports car.

the g500 is nice, but getting 13 city and 14 freeway gas mileage can't be fun.

the e320 cdi looks impressive, getting 38 mpg on the freeway! gotta love that....