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Test Drive: 2011 M-B E350 BlueTec

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

  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    After a year’s hiatus, Mercedes-Benz is once again selling a diesel version of its mid-sized E-Class sedan in Canada. While this new-generation 2011 car has the same 72-degree 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine as the previous edition, the exhaust is now scrubbed clean thanks to MB’s BlueTec, a system that injects urea into the exhaust stream. Working with a special catalytic converter, this addresses NOX (nitrogen-oxide), the bugaboo of diesel emissions.


    Mercedes has a long history of selling diesel sedans in North America, and while these cars may have a narrower appeal here than in other world markets, those who like ‘em, like ‘em a lot. Canadians especially show a fondness for the oil burners.


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    #1 Tideland Prius, Aug 14, 2011
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    Thank you for the links to the interesting articles you have been posting lately. They are in a publication that most USAians wouldn't run across by accident.

    It would be better is you posted the quotes as quotes though.
     
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    np. Nothing like a good sunday reading, eh? haha.

    Sure I'll keep that mind. I have noticed on occasion that people thought the preview paragraph(s) were my opinions lol.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Aug 14, 2011
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