Launch of Mercedes E 420 CDI and R-Class

Launch of Mercedes E 420 CDI and R-Class
Posted by eMercedesBenz on September 15, 2005 at 4:20 PM CST





I'm not sure how this press release slipped through the cracks, but  
not to worry, we've found it and are bringing it to you now.  Better  
late than never, that's what I always say.

For our international readers, the new Mercedes-Benz E 420 CDI and R- 
Class officially go on sale today. Unless you've been living in a  
cave for the last couple months, you already know about the R-Class.  
If you need a refresher course, you can check out information about  
the new R-Class here.

The Mercedes-Benz E 420 CDI on the other hand is a car we haven't  
mentioned that much of.  The newest addition to the E-Class line  
features a 314 hosepower V8 diesel engine, making it the most  
powerful diesel passenger car in its class.  It features Mercedes'  
new 7G-Tronic seven speed automatic transmission, new Airmatic air  
suspension, boasts a 0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds and tops out at an  
electronically limited 155 mph.  Not bad for a diesel.

Pricing for the two vehicles will start at 51,364 Euros for the R 350  
and 61,364 Euros for the E 420 CDI.

For all our American readers, you'll have to settle for the Mercedes  
E 320 CDI, unless you live in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New  
York or Vermont.  If you live in these states, our diesel friend  
doesn't meet your emission requirements, and therefore is not  
available in your states. For the rest of you, Mercedes has a new  
microsite for the E 320 CDI which you can check out here.

You can check out the full story at www.eMercedesBenz.com