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The Mercedes 190 D BlueEFFICIENCY experimental vehicle - Back to the futureThis is a discussion on The Mercedes 190 D BlueEFFICIENCY experimental vehicle - Back to the future within the The Mercedes-Benz Lounge forums, part of the Mercedes-Benz category; Originally Posted by bmer Weird concept. It doesn't make sense in any other way than as a marketing strategy trying ... |
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09-05-2009, 11:30 AM
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It makes sense. They're trying to show how far diesel technology has come in the last 20 years. Consider that old 190D with that meager horsepower rating and a fuel consumption of almost 8 liter per 100 km - and then look at the new C-Class with a modern diesel engine that has almost three times the horsepower output, is much faster and much more fuel efficient (and cleaner) too. The "hybrid" 190D here with the old W201 body and new engine is just a "What if..." project that wants to demonstrate what the old car is capable off with a new diesel engine. I suppose this could come in quite handy in terms of "engine switching" since 190D's (and many other older diesel cars) are now outlawed in many German cities because of the Feinstaub issue. Of course, the cost of such an engine isn't cheap either and nobody will seriously consider exchanging an old diesel engine for a newer one. With the money you pay for such an engine you're probably better off getting a used and cleaner car or one of those affordable small Japanese or Korean or French economy hatches.
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09-05-2009, 11:48 AM
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| well said becouse last time I asked my mercedes dealer about engine price (220 cdi) it was about 17 000 € :S |
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| Does this 190D have new suspension? So wheres the current C-class with an old 190D engine?  Either way this is a great idea, shame the engineers couldn't get the original clocks working, would be kinda cool if it had the new C-class clocks!
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