All Cars, All the Time

Edmunds Tests the GL320 CDI




It's not Bluetec, but it'll do for now. MB will introduce the CDI in 2007 to the 45 states that do not follow California emissions standards. You can read the full review by clicking here. The basic summary is this: the GL CDI is quiet, slightly slower, more economical (approximately 24mpg combined cycle), and subsquently has a longer range per tank.

I think this is the right approach. SUV buyers aren't going to notice the added cost of the diesel engine like economy car buyers might and will benefit greatly from the added efficiency. It's a shame the California and friends are being forced to wait so long for a taste of the diesel action, but that will change in time. Keep in mind that you can import a non-California car into California after 7500 miles show up on the clock, so if you are truly determined you could get one into Cali sooner.