OT: Diesels
03-10-2003 | 03:14 PM
#16
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Check this out from Mercedes:
E 400 CDI: Eight-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 191 kW/260 hp
The world's most powerful V8 car diesel engine will become available in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class from spring 2003. This twin turbocharger power unit with commonrail direct injection and other high-tech innovations develops an output of 191 kW/260 hp from a displacement of 3996 cubic centimetres. By carrying out detailed improvements to the engine, the intercooling and the exhaust system, Mercedes engineers have achieved an output increase of 7 kW/10 hp in the new E 400 CDI compared to the V8 diesel models in the S, M and G-Class.
The maximum torque of 560 Newton metres, which becomes available between 1700 und 2600 rpm, is also among the very best for diesel passenger cars. It ensures rapid acceleration and powerful sprints: the E 400 CDI reaches the 100 km/h mark in just 6.9 seconds from standstill, and gives ample evidence of its impressive pulling power by taking only 6.7 seconds to sprint from 60 to 120 km/h. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. These are new best values for a diesel in this vehicle class.
Fuel consumption tests according to the New European Driving Cycle reveal that the twin turbocharger engine has other qualities as well: the NEDC overall consumption is just 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres, which means that with a full tank of 80 litres the E 400 CDI is able to cover a distance of more than 850 kilometres.In addition to a five-speed automatic transmission, the standard appointments of the new E 400 CDI include the electronically controlled air suspension system AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control), four-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control, 17-inch light-alloy wheels and power-assisted speed-sensitive steering.
E 400 CDI: Eight-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 191 kW/260 hp
The world's most powerful V8 car diesel engine will become available in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class from spring 2003. This twin turbocharger power unit with commonrail direct injection and other high-tech innovations develops an output of 191 kW/260 hp from a displacement of 3996 cubic centimetres. By carrying out detailed improvements to the engine, the intercooling and the exhaust system, Mercedes engineers have achieved an output increase of 7 kW/10 hp in the new E 400 CDI compared to the V8 diesel models in the S, M and G-Class.
The maximum torque of 560 Newton metres, which becomes available between 1700 und 2600 rpm, is also among the very best for diesel passenger cars. It ensures rapid acceleration and powerful sprints: the E 400 CDI reaches the 100 km/h mark in just 6.9 seconds from standstill, and gives ample evidence of its impressive pulling power by taking only 6.7 seconds to sprint from 60 to 120 km/h. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. These are new best values for a diesel in this vehicle class.
Fuel consumption tests according to the New European Driving Cycle reveal that the twin turbocharger engine has other qualities as well: the NEDC overall consumption is just 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres, which means that with a full tank of 80 litres the E 400 CDI is able to cover a distance of more than 850 kilometres.In addition to a five-speed automatic transmission, the standard appointments of the new E 400 CDI include the electronically controlled air suspension system AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control), four-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control, 17-inch light-alloy wheels and power-assisted speed-sensitive steering.
03-10-2003 | 03:40 PM
#17
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From: SW Colorado
As an avid G-class enthusiast, I can say that I have not heard anything good about that new engine. We had one 400cdi owner trade his new Gwagen off for a 5.0L gas version. I think they have been having some serious relibility problems with it. I understand that the new high tech fuel system is mostly to blame.
That is just one example though. I think there are quite a few very good diesels in europe.
That is just one example though. I think there are quite a few very good diesels in europe.
03-10-2003 | 08:12 PM
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There are lots of those 4 liter Turbodiesels in Germany, and I have not heard of any particular problems (believe me, my German car magazine picks up on such issues very quickly). BMW and Audi have similar engines for their large sedans.
Mercedes AMG also has a super sporty turbodiesel version of the C-Class, which outperforms a 928GTS easily up to reaching it's governer speed of 155 mph.
Daimler Chrysler is going to put more diesel models on the US market, the next being a Jeep model and a Mercedes model. In Europe, Chrysler models, such as Grand Cherokee, Voyager and PT Cruiser are available with Mercedes turbodiesel engines. These cars are built in Austria, with better brakes and lots of quality enhancements over the US counterparts.
Mercedes AMG also has a super sporty turbodiesel version of the C-Class, which outperforms a 928GTS easily up to reaching it's governer speed of 155 mph.
Daimler Chrysler is going to put more diesel models on the US market, the next being a Jeep model and a Mercedes model. In Europe, Chrysler models, such as Grand Cherokee, Voyager and PT Cruiser are available with Mercedes turbodiesel engines. These cars are built in Austria, with better brakes and lots of quality enhancements over the US counterparts.