Merc E280 And 280 Cdi Launched !! - Team-BHP

CaliforniaKnight · 23rd January 2006, 09:34

Always knew Mercedes will very shortly launch the E280 versions to tackle competition from the3L engines from BMW and AUDI.
Check this link:
http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/jan/20merc.htm

Sahil · 23rd January 2006, 09:48

Finally!!

Only to add to it my dilemma has increased. Now the petrol seems very tempting too at 225bhp!I was just expect the diesel launch.

MrBoombastic · 23rd January 2006, 10:24

Is it already up for grabs? I thought it's coming soon or at least that's what the Mercedes guy told me while I was test driving one of their cars just last week?!! Just a point to add... The 280 is a V

GTO · 23rd January 2006, 11:03

I hear that the 280 CDI is a V6 and INCREDIBLY smooth. Diesels are beating petrols to the pulp...

GTO

Steeroid · 23rd January 2006, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I hear that the 280 CDI is a V6 and INCREDIBLY smooth. Diesels are beating petrols to the pulp...

AMEN!

That V6 CDI may go on to be a legend in times to come.

Dippy · 23rd January 2006, 11:52

Read the article. More electronics .

No doubt about the performance but I hope its reliable too.

Amen to that as well

Insane Devil · 23rd January 2006, 14:53

any info if the 280 D comes with the DSG Gearbox? or the regular one?
expecting a 7 speed one in it...

Sahil · 10th February 2006, 06:37

Autohangar's ad on the last page on Times drive seems to be very misleading. The 0 to 100km/hr firgures of the E280 (Petrol) is correctly stated as 7.3sec whereas the E280Cdi is wrongly stated as 8.6sec! When the actually the E280 Cdi touches 100km/hr in just 7.6
Firgures mentioned are as per the MB-UK website as the specs on the India version are identical.
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...dels.0002.html
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...dels.0002.html
I wonder why Autohangar has released slower speeds for the CDi..maybe since teh Petrol cost 1 lakh more and everyone seems to be buying Cdi's over the petrol E's...if this is a marketing gimmick to increase sales of the petrol then its very unethical.

scooby05 · 24th August 2007, 13:39

Dear Friends, I have just become a Owner of the New Face lifted E280CDI!
and, Find it terrific! well atleast 2 days experience.
She is Super Smooth and Very Responsive.
will sure put in further comments after a week of use!
She is a White with Beige/kashmere interior. a very common car on the road so dont ask for pictures![neway do not know how to download nor take snaps]

Mugen_Power · 24th August 2007, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooby05

Dear Friends, I have just become a Owner of the New Face lifted E280CDI!
and, Find it terrific! well atleast 2 days experience.
She is Super Smooth and Very Responsive.
will sure put in further comments after a week of use!
She is a White with Beige/kashmere interior. a very common car on the road so dont ask for pictures![neway do not know how to download nor take snaps]

Scoobyji..

Congrates sir..
When is the party and test drive sir ?

speedy · 24th August 2007, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooby05

Dear Friends, I have just become a Owner of the New Face lifted E280CDI!
and, Find it terrific! well atleast 2 days experience.
She is Super Smooth and Very Responsive.
will sure put in further comments after a week of use!
She is a White with Beige/kashmere interior. a very common car on the road so dont ask for pictures![neway do not know how to download nor take snaps]

congratulations uncle looks like we got our cars one or two days apart. mine is indium grey with black interiors.

GTO · 24th August 2007, 17:23

The 280CDI is a stonker!! Congo on a very nice car....the current gen E-Class has the most timeless and proportionate look.

Sahil · 24th August 2007, 18:48

Scooby- Congrats! Fantastic machine i must say, the E280 Cdi convinced me on how good german diesels are. One of the most fun to drive machines currently on indian roads.
I presume to fetched a handsome discount on the car since MB has had to pull its socks up with the heat coming up from the BMW stable?

iraghava · 24th August 2007, 21:39

Congratulations Scooby sir! Looks like you're enjoying the new car a lot!!

Congrats to you too Speedy!

BUSA · 25th August 2007, 00:40

Congrats Scooby & Speedy, just today was seeing a advert of the E280CDi and must admit the car looks wonderful.

23rd January 2006, 09:34	#1 (permalink)
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 684 View My Garage	Merc E280 And 280 Cdi Launched !! Always knew Mercedes will very shortly launch the E280 versions to tackle competition from the3L engines from BMW and AUDI. Check this link: http://www.rediff.com/money/2006/jan/20merc.htm __________________ Been there, done that........ but I MISS the MONSOON DRIVE '08

23rd January 2006, 09:48	#2 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,061	Finally!! Only to add to it my dilemma has increased. Now the petrol seems very tempting too at 225bhp!I was just expect the diesel launch. __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __ Last edited by Sahil : 23rd January 2006 at 09:55.

23rd January 2006, 11:03	#4 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,169 View My Garage	I hear that the 280 CDI is a V6 and INCREDIBLY smooth. Diesels are beating petrols to the pulp... GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

23rd January 2006, 11:52	#6 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,578 View My Garage	Read the article. More electronics . No doubt about the performance but I hope its reliable too. Amen to that as well __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

10th February 2006, 06:37	#8 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,061	Autohangar's ad on the last page on Times drive seems to be very misleading. The 0 to 100km/hr firgures of the E280 (Petrol) is correctly stated as 7.3sec whereas the E280Cdi is wrongly stated as 8.6sec! When the actually the E280 Cdi touches 100km/hr in just 7.6 Firgures mentioned are as per the MB-UK website as the specs on the India version are identical. http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...dels.0002.html http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...dels.0002.html I wonder why Autohangar has released slower speeds for the CDi..maybe since teh Petrol cost 1 lakh more and everyone seems to be buying Cdi's over the petrol E's...if this is a marketing gimmick to increase sales of the petrol then its very unethical. __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __

23rd January 2006, 10:24	#3 (permalink)
MrBoombastic BANNED Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 243	Is it already up for grabs? I thought it's coming soon or at least that's what the Mercedes guy told me while I was test driving one of their cars just last week?!! Just a point to add... The 280 is a V

23rd January 2006, 14:53	#7 (permalink)
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 807 View My Garage	any info if the 280 D comes with the DSG Gearbox? or the regular one? expecting a 7 speed one in it...

24th August 2007, 13:39	#9 (permalink)
scooby05 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 577	Dear Friends, I have just become a Owner of the New Face lifted E280CDI! and, Find it terrific! well atleast 2 days experience. She is Super Smooth and Very Responsive. will sure put in further comments after a week of use! She is a White with Beige/kashmere interior. a very common car on the road so dont ask for pictures![neway do not know how to download nor take snaps]

24th August 2007, 17:23	#12 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,169 View My Garage	The 280CDI is a stonker!! Congo on a very nice car....the current gen E-Class has the most timeless and proportionate look. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

24th August 2007, 18:48	#13 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,061	Scooby- Congrats! Fantastic machine i must say, the E280 Cdi convinced me on how good german diesels are. One of the most fun to drive machines currently on indian roads. I presume to fetched a handsome discount on the car since MB has had to pull its socks up with the heat coming up from the BMW stable? __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __

24th August 2007, 21:39	#14 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,758 View My Garage	Congratulations Scooby sir! Looks like you're enjoying the new car a lot!! Congrats to you too Speedy! __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

25th August 2007, 00:40	#15 (permalink)
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,069 View My Garage	Congrats Scooby & Speedy, just today was seeing a advert of the E280CDi and must admit the car looks wonderful. __________________ Got Bhp? Team-Bhp.com

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