Mercedes E 320 CDI breaks world records

Three Mercedes Benz E 320 outfitted with the all-new V6 CDI diesel engines has marked the start of its career with
three world records. The 50,000-mile record was broken with an average speed of 140.092 mph; the 100,000 kilometer
record was broken with a 140.370 mph average speed and the 100,000-mile record at 139.699 mph. The vehicles were driven
by three teams of six drivers, with each driver taking the wheel for about 2 hours, 10 minutes between refueling stops.
In total, the record drivers had to stop 966 times. Servicing, including the replacement of fluids and wear parts, was
performed using the customary service interval indicator in the cockpit. The 26-person team of mechanics changed the
engine oil, air and diesel filters during each service stop.

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