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Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engineThis is a discussion on Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine within the SLK-Class forums, part of the Mercedes-Benz category; The current Mercedes Benz SLK has been on the market since 2004 and recently underwent a mid-cycle facelift to keep ... |
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11-06-2008, 06:56 AM
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  | Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine  The current Mercedes Benz SLK has been on the market since 2004 and recently underwent a mid-cycle facelift to keep it fresh until the arrival of the next-generation model sometime early next decade. The first two generations have been extremely successful for Mercedes, selling more than half a million examples since the launch of the compact roadster back in 1997. An inside source at Mercedes has now revealed that the new SLK will be available with the same 2.2L four-cylinder diesel engine found in the current C250 CDI when it arrives in late 2010. The efficient mill is rated at 204hp (152kW) and 369lb-ft (500Nm) of torque, and in the C-Class sedan returns fuel-economy of 54.3mpg (4.33L/100km) and CO2 emissions of 138g/km. Full Article: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine - [2011 Mercedes Benz SLK] - MotorAuthority - Car news, reviews, spy shots M
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11-06-2008, 07:05 AM
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine Great engine for great car! It was about time!  
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11-06-2008, 07:08 AM
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine Sounds great…perfect engine for such a car…maybe there will be a V6 diesel?! 
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine damn 4.4.. and 520nm.. GIMME
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11-06-2008, 10:42 AM
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine So this diesel engine will come in Late 2010 with the next generation SLK. Interesting to see if the new Z4 will have a diesel model as well. |
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11-06-2008, 10:54 AM
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine This will no doubt silence the cynics who scoffed when Audi announced the TT TDI, especially if BMW follow suit with the Z4.
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine Holy cow! Sounds really good yet weird, now what's the formula from Bmw for their next Z  ...?
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine The time is right. This is going to be an amazing car if it really gets the green light. Powerful, good engine response, sporty and yet fuel-efficient too. A car you can abuse and still squeeze decent gas mileage out of. Nice. Very nice.
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 | Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine Those numbers are extremely impressive! |
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine Although interesting, here in the States diesel fuel was so much higher when crude prices went up that, with the fuel mileage I get in my SLK, it would have cost me more to use diesel. Even with 10% better efficiency! Nothing against diesel, just pure economics.  |
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11-28-2008, 11:22 AM
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| Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine 10%. No, diesel get's better than 10% over a gas. I am drving an E and I get about 25%- 30% better mileage in an E320 over an E350. I would imagine going from a SLK300 to an SLK250cdi would be well over 30% better mileage. |
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|  Re: Next-gen Mercedes SLK to feature diesel engine I get 25-28 MPG (US) around town and 28-34 MPG on the highway. That is when I keep my foot off the throttle and use the excellent cruise control. However, the worst I have gotten is 22MPG.  The best was from Chicago to Southern Alabama. That was 35+.When I get my 350 I think I'll stay with gas. However, for those who still think diesel is a 2d cousin, got to an LMS/ALMS race and watch the Audi R10/15!  |
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