From Auto Motor und Sport.

Easily, the S320 CDI wins. It can almost travel 1000 km on one tank of diesel (957 km to be precise, 647 km for the S350) and also has the better initial performance than the S350 though the S350 catches up at higher RPMs. However it cannot beat the S320 CDI for midrange punch and acceleration.

The S320 CDI is also significantly cheaper than the S350 in base price costing 69,675 Euros compared to the 73,066 Euro price tag of the S350 - both in base form. The S320 CDI has the lower maintenance and fuel costs. On average, an S320 CDI will consume 8.3 L / 100 km while an S350 needs 10.1 L / 100 km. In a rural setting, the S320 CDI only requires 6.4 L / 100 km, the S350 7.7 L.

If you're in Europe and drive a lot, or just want an enjoyable S-Class, the S320 CDI is an appealing package. If you're in Singapore, like Mirage77, looks like you're stuck with the S280/S350.


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I know u loved every bit of that test chris

Well I think of myself as a sensible guy who likes to keep it real and the S320 CDI is just so much more appealing than the S350. You get the same performance but better fuel economy and the extra torque is good for overtaking and quick acceleration. Furthermore it's a very quiet engine too. What's not to like about the S320 CDI?

if you drive on autobahn, you see a lot of small cars and a lot of dieselcars. At least the impression I got when I've been there.

You are right about how the S320 CDI compared to a S350,but i don't i never liked diesels don't know why actually!

in sweden the petrol is better..cause retarded swedish gov will tax the diesel at super high prices..
if you live in a place where this is NOT the case.. go for the diesel..in every damn situation..for all damn cars..all classes.. expect performance oriented modells or cars..
wich i belive will also change sooner or later..lol

Diesel ROCKS

I think you need to try one first. Once you do, you'll be hooked. The feeling of low end torque push is awesome.

DAMN YOU CHRISTIAN!

I believe the S320 CDI is the best & value for money

I tried a few actually but none was premium mostly seat,skoda and VW and still didn't like it,maybe i only get to rev it till 4 rpm but as u said the low end torque was much more pulling that petrol engines of the same size for sure