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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[damn 368(!)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[osnofla]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 6:43PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wow, if those results are real-world.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Xcountryflyer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 6:45PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nice.  Now if I could just order a crate engine for my Series IIa Land Rover... off road capability and fuel economy...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[epiech]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 7:09PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[USA?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 7:14PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Put one of these engines in a C-class wagon and I'm signing up for one.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim in Tampa]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 7:15PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hopefully with the new fuel standards we will actually be able to buy one of these in a car in the US.  But, if not plenty will come over as crate motors, and be swapped.  200 Hp and 368 Tq would be a nice transplant for many cars.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[zmf001]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 7:22PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[With the C250 cdi, does one really need the V6 diesel? Well, the V6 would be faster, but I can't believe the I4 diesel has about the same power and torque as the 3.0 V6 diesel!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Noah]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 7:38PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wow, I am jealous.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 7:54PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Wow, nearly 100hp/L from a diesel?!  I wonder about the long-term longevity though, especially with Mercedes' recent track record of reliability (or lack thereof).]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 8:59PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Now put it in a Smart ForTwo......]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard S.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 8:59PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[At that point I worry that the three-lug wheels would shear off the second the tires got traction. <br><br>"The hard rubber, slippery granny tires are actually a protective measure.  We tried putting slicks on it one time and the drive shafts snapped"]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[epilonious]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 11:09AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[204 hp, 368 lb-ft, 0-60 in 7.7 seconds while getting 46 mpg.<br><br>WOW. Sign me up!<br>That's nearly identical to the Prius' real world mileage!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[innoc3nt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 10th 2008 9:03PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Expect a much lower real world mpg. Between 35 and 40 is more realistic.<br><br>I really love these small diesels, but even my 136hp Peugeot just averages at 32 when doing 90mph+ on long distances. However with a really light foot on the throttle and no autobahn 49 are possible. Expect similar values for any 2 liter diesel in cars weighting around 1500kg.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mattias]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 2:28AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Don't know what you are doing but my dad's VW Transporter TDI van already does an average of 29 MPG real world milage.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[HeyHuub]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 6:01AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[Going fast. Between 32 and 49 is a big range. I once had a sponsors TDI Caravelle Synchro to go to mountain bike races in germany and austria. That thing averaged at 15mpg. Ouch.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mattias]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 6:39AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA["I really love these small diesels, but even my 136hp Peugeot just averages at 32 when doing 90mph+ on long distances"<br><br>Try it at 70.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 6:25AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[When I am relaxed and constantly going 75 to 80 (not averaging 75 of course), I get 42 to 43. That's not bad but still worse than my old Peugeot 205 or my Citroen BX (both with the legendary Peugeot XUD9 engine).<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mattias]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 6:41AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[I bet that despite that some people will still go on about how low-tech MB engines are... Compared to what, though?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Val]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 6:32AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[If this engine is a four cylinder, it looks like one hell of a big engine in size. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 9:05AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Mercedes unveils new range of diesel four-cylinders]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/10/mercedes-unveils-new-range-of-diesel-four-cylinders/</guid><description><![CDATA[It looks like a V4 to me.  The article never says it's inline, it would be nice to have clarification either way.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[HotRod]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 11th 2008 9:43AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>