Mercedes E350 cdi
Discussion
The time has arrisen to change the family Range Rover. Fancied something faster and more economical this time, it still has to meet a certain criteria for the most important person in the house.
It has done 80,000 miles, but feels good for them. I love this engine - my 4th car with it.
It has done 80,000 miles, but feels good for them. I love this engine - my 4th car with it.
Cracking car
The thinking mans SUV. 265bhp and would put most sports cars to shame, air suspension on the rear, 40mpg on a run. What's not too like?
We've had ours for a number of years and can't ever see us parting with it as it does everything so well. Pulls our caravan, wafts to Germany at a great pace with amazing fuel economy all loaded up with kids etc. Brilliant car!
If you're so inclined, a basic remap will see these outdrag an Audi R8 at the lights
The thinking mans SUV. 265bhp and would put most sports cars to shame, air suspension on the rear, 40mpg on a run. What's not too like?
We've had ours for a number of years and can't ever see us parting with it as it does everything so well. Pulls our caravan, wafts to Germany at a great pace with amazing fuel economy all loaded up with kids etc. Brilliant car!
If you're so inclined, a basic remap will see these outdrag an Audi R8 at the lights
Edited by Candellara on Saturday 27th July 19:00
In wagon, OP.
Are you still running the Transit for work? Any updates on that?
Are you still running the Transit for work? Any updates on that?
Candellara said:
Cracking car
The thinking mans SUV. 265bhp and would put most sports cars to shame air suspension on the rear, 40mpg on a run. What's not too like?
We've had ours for a number of years and can't ever see us parting with it as it does everything so well. Pulls our caravan, wafts to Germany at a great pace with amazing fuel economy all loaded up with kids etc. Brilliant car!
If you're so inclined, a basic remap will see these outdrag an Audi R8 at the lights
I really don't think so....The thinking mans SUV. 265bhp and would put most sports cars to shame air suspension on the rear, 40mpg on a run. What's not too like?
We've had ours for a number of years and can't ever see us parting with it as it does everything so well. Pulls our caravan, wafts to Germany at a great pace with amazing fuel economy all loaded up with kids etc. Brilliant car!
If you're so inclined, a basic remap will see these outdrag an Audi R8 at the lights
Edited by Candellara on Saturday 27th July 19:00
RC1807 said:
I really don't think so....
IIRC it was a chap on one of the MB forums who'd had GAD remap and claimed over 700nm of torque compared to the R8's - 413nm"That's excellent news! Silly Audi drivers! That's what was awesome when working on the 350cdi we got 800nm of torque out of! Had an Audi R8 4.2 V8 try it on! Lets just say it didn't go to plan for him
Regards
Anthony @ GAD "
EDIT: It was GAD not DMS
Edited by Candellara on Monday 29th July 10:18
Edited by Candellara on Monday 29th July 10:18
Candellara said:
IIRC it was a chap on one of the MB forums who'd had DMS remap and DPF delete and claimed over 700nm of torque compared to the R8's - 413nm
Because the amount of torque is the only thing that drives performance. Weight, grip, gearing, peak power etc are all irrelevant. After all, sports bikes are pretty sluggish in a straight line.
I just moved mine on after 2 years with it.
I previously had 2 535d estates and the E class was a revelation. Much smoother engine and quieter cabin in the cruise. It also felt better built and more 'solid'.
Although the x35d ultimately had more performance as it revved on to 5k, the Mercedes felt equally as strong to 4k (at which point it is done). The 35d was slightly more economical over 20k miles by about 2mpg, but I would happily trade that for the increased smoothness of the E350.
Lovely cars - I moved on to an XFR-S which is undoubtedly fabulous, but labouring back down the M40 last night, I kinda hankered for the E350...
I previously had 2 535d estates and the E class was a revelation. Much smoother engine and quieter cabin in the cruise. It also felt better built and more 'solid'.
Although the x35d ultimately had more performance as it revved on to 5k, the Mercedes felt equally as strong to 4k (at which point it is done). The 35d was slightly more economical over 20k miles by about 2mpg, but I would happily trade that for the increased smoothness of the E350.
Lovely cars - I moved on to an XFR-S which is undoubtedly fabulous, but labouring back down the M40 last night, I kinda hankered for the E350...
Mr E said:
Candellara said:
IIRC it was a chap on one of the MB forums who'd had DMS remap and DPF delete and claimed over 700nm of torque compared to the R8's - 413nm
Because the amount of torque is the only thing that drives performance. Weight, grip, gearing, peak power etc are all irrelevant. After all, sports bikes are pretty sluggish in a straight line.
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