Mercedes-Benz USA Launches Three New Diesel Models

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 17th, 2006 At 11:30 AM CST

Hot on the heels of the announcement they'd be releasing the E320  
BLUETEC this week, Mercedes-Benz USA today has launched an additional  
two CDI models - the ML320 CDI and R320 CDI.

Powered by a three-liter V6 producing 215 horsepower, both models  
offer impressive torque while maintaining the trademark fuel economy  
typically associated with diesel powerplants.  More specifically, the  
ML320 CDI's fuel consumption is rated at 21/27 mpg, an improvement of  
26% over the comparable gas-powered model, while the R320 CDI's fuel  
consumption is rated at 21/28 mpg, a 32% improvement over its gas-fed  
counterpart.  As for how they'll perform during that cross country  
road-trip you've been planning, both models have a cruising range of  
over 600 miles before needing to be refueled.

If you're interested, pricing is set at $44,455 for the ML320 CDI;  
$44,775 for the R320 CDI; and in case you've forgotten, $52,325 for  
the E320 BLUETEC. All three prices include a destination charge of $775.

For more information, visit www.eMercedesBenz.com for the full press  
release outlining Mercedes' diesel models; or head over to MBUSA's  
website where you can now find individual model specifications,  
options and pricing info for all three vehicles.