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Test Drive: 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 Bluetec

Discussion in 'Diesels' started by Tideland Prius, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Tideland Prius

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    Seventy-six per cent: that’s the official diesel take rate among buyers of Mercedes-Benz SUVs and crossovers in Canada. And who can blame them? With a mere 210 hp but a stout 400 lb.-ft. of torque, the modern diesel engine under their hoods gives serene, effortless cruising a new meaning. Not only that, but this 3.0-litre compression-ignition engine burns significantly less fuel than Mercedes’ own 3.5-litre spark-ignition gasoline engine.


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