| All I can say is that diesels used to be slow. I know, I learned to drive on nothing but diesels. But look at the specs of the new E-Classes. In 2005, the E320CDI was a half second faster than the E320 gas counterpart. Even after the upgrade to the 3.5L, the gas engine is only a tenth second faster.
The redeeming factor of diesels is the massive amounts of low-end torque that offsets the lack of horsepower.
__________________ 2000 ML430
Chrome grille, tailgate latch, logo on rims, instrument cluster rings - K&N air filter - Bosch Icon wipers - Hella projector headlights with HID - white LED lights on licence plate - handpainted pinstripe - designo Java Shift Surround - brushed aluminum roof rails
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