Another Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC Review
The Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC has been making a splash. Seamlessly blending the luxury and performance for which Mercedes is known with the new, environmentally friendly BLUETEC technology, the E320 BLUETEC is sure to become a trend-setter. Auto123.com recently ran a review from an interesting perspective – that of a former European cab driver.
Kevin “Crash” Corrigan, the reviewer and former cabbie, says that in Europe most taxis are Mercedes-Benz vehicles. His cab was a gasoline powered E-Class. Therefore, his perspective in the review comes from an extensive knowledge of the workhorse capacities of the line. Here is a brief summary of what he had to say.
The Power
The E320 BLUETEC is no slouch in delivering power under the hood. The vehicle is equipped with a 210 horsepower V6, which delivers an impressive 400 pound feet of torque. The car is incredibly reliable and offers excellent fuel economy. It can easily compete with many of today’s sports cars, achieving 0-100 kph in just 6.8 seconds.
The BLUETEC
The new BLUETEC system is light years away from the old North America diesel engines. While those ran loud and tended to emit clouds of black smoke, the BLUETEC engine is almost as quiet as a gasoline engine. Additionally, a combination of low-sulfur fuel and BLUETEC’s novel exhaust cleaning system ensure that the emissions are extremely low and nontoxic.
The Technological Innovations
Mercedes-Benz has long been known as an innovator, particularly in the area of safety. The E320 BLUETEC is packed with features that are designed to provide a safer and more comfortable ride. The pinnacle is the Perform-Safe system, which ties together key safety features into a cohesive unit that works well as a whole.
The Bottom Line
The Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC seems destined for greatness. A seamless mix of luxury, power, safety and fuel economy, the vehicle delivers in every way. If you would like to learn more about the E320 BLUETEC technology, why not check out this month’s close-up or contact Mercedes – Fort Washington, PA, your Philadelphia Mercedes dealers, or your Mercedes dealer – Wilmington?
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