Mercedes-Benz Diesel Record Attempt

[Wolfgang]

Mercedes-Benz Leads the Way for a Diesel Future

- Record Attempt to Demonstrate Reliability and Efficiency in 100,000 Mile Drive -

LAREDO, Texas, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz, inventor of the
world's first diesel car, is setting out to establish a new endurance record
for diesel passenger cars. To help showcase the latest in advanced clean
diesel technology, three Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI (Common-Rail Direct Injection)
diesel sedans will each complete a 30-day, around-the-clock 100,000 mile
endurance drive on Sunday, May 1.

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[Wolfgang]

Several world records were set by the E 320 CDIs. It's the new OM 642 E30 3.0 direct injection diesel. More on the www.daimlerchrysler.com front page.