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  4. 14 - 22 January 2006

Detroit: diesel passenger cars for all 50 US states

  • Date
    14 - 22 January 2006
  • Description
    The E 320 BLUETEC, which is scheduled for launch on the US market in the autumn, makes its debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan/USA. BLUETEC-equipped diesel passenger cars meet the world's toughest emission limits, including those in all 50 US states. As a further show highlight the Mercedes-Benz brand displays its first full-size SUV: the new GL-Class of the X 164 series, built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama/USA. The S 65 AMG also has its world premiere as top-of-the-range S-Class model (221 series).
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Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG, W 221, 2006
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Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG
Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC, model series 164, 2006 USA version, cubanite silver (pewter) metallic (also available in the USA on special request, non-metallic paint finish as standard). In the USA as standard with non-opening rear panoramic roof above the 3rd seat row, including roller sunblind, and electric sliding/tilting glass sunroof (the latter as special equipment in Germany). Rear side windows and rear window with dark-tinted glass (privacy glass, standard equipment in the USA, special equipment in Germany). 19-inch 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels (standard equipment in Germany for GL 420 CDI 4MATIC, GL 450 4MATIC and GL 500 4MATIC).
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GL 450 4MATIC, Off-Roader/Sport Utility Vehicle - X 164
Mercedes-Benz E 320 BlueTEC Saloon, 211 series, introduced in the USA in 2007 and awarded the title "World Green Car 2007". Sales designation in Germany (from 2008): E 300 BlueTEC, V6 diesel engine OM 642 DE 30 LA, displacement 2987 cc, 155 kW/211 hp. With oxidising catalytic converter, particulate filter and NOx storage catalytic converter.
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E 320 BlueTEC Saloon - W 211
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