What years did they make the Mercedes-benz, a diesel car?
2007-07-24 12:11:52 · 6 answers · asked by Richard S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
i have seen photo's of prewar mercedes, during wartime in germany using a charcoal burner attached to the front radiator grill,
the smoke is then piped into the intake system [perhaps this is the real reason there is a "damper" actuated by the throttle pedal on 240D on 113 and 123 bodies. [when there is no more diesel to burn let's run it off charcoal smoke]
2007-07-24 12:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You probably wanted to say. "What years did MB import to the USA".
But failing that, doug0102 has the most correct answer.
From 1936 to the present.
The 1938 Mercedes-Benz 260D was the first diesel engined production passenger car and was made from 1936 to 1939.
The 2545 cc overhead valve, 4 cylinder engine employed the Bosch diesel injection system and produced 45 BHP at 3000 RPM. The car weighed approximately 1600 kg and could reach a top speed of 95 km/h. A three speed gearbox with overdrive was fitted and it gained synchromesh on all ratios from 1938.
The chassis was based on Mercedes technology of the time and had transverse leaf spring independent front suspension and swing axles at the rear. The brakes were hydraulic. A range of body types were made including saloons, landaulettes and cabriolets.
An example of the car is displayed at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Germany.
2007-07-25 15:43:35 · answer #2 · answered by walt554 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mercedes has made Diesels continuously since 1936, but I don't think that's your question.
If you're looking to buy a driver and you're in the US, the best years/models would be:
123 series, including 300D, 240D, 300CD, 300DT 1978-1985
201 Series, including 190D 1982-1992
126 Series, 300SD 1979-1987
124 Series, including 300D 2.5 and E300D, 1990-1995
I've omitted models than use the 3.5L (OM603) engine, of which I have no experience, as well as the W210(1996-1999) models, which are underengineered. I've also omitted the newest Bluetech Diesels, which look good, but have yet to stand the test of time. There are additional years and options available if you're not in the US.
2007-07-24 13:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Whoever said that the 190Ds were only made from 82 to 92 is wrong... My dad's got a '59 190D. Not sure about the years in between 59 and 82; but they definitely made them way back then.
2007-07-27 06:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by waterskater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-24 12:19:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
They've been making diesel cars since 1930s and still make them today.
2007-07-24 16:51:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋