New diesel passenger cars with CDI direct injection engines

Date:
July 1998
Description:
The Mercedes-Benz product range is expanded by six new diesel passenger cars with CDI direct injection engines. The market introduction of the C 200 CDI and E 220 CDI – both available as Saloon or Estate – and the E 200 CDI is joined by the launch of the A 170 CDI. This is followed in September by a second A-Class diesel model, the A 160 CDI.

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Mercedes-Benz A 170 CDI (initial sales designation: A 170 TURBODIESEL), model series 168, 1998 version, ember red (594). Close-up of the model badge on the tailgate, right side. The 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine OM 668 with 1689 cc and 66 kW/90 hp was systematically equipped with all the latest advances in diesel technology, and configured for the special installed position in the A-Class. Electronically controlled common-rail direct injection, turbocharger with intercooler and four-valve technology made this front-wheel drive model highly economical with a high level of refinement.

Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI saloon, W 202, 1998

Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI estate , S 210, 1998

Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI saloon, W 210, 1998

Mercedes-Benz A 170 CDI, model series 168, 1998, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine OM 668, 1689 cc, 66 kW/90 hp, flora violet (381). Equipment line Avantgarde including silver-painted radiator shell, exterior mirror housings in the vehicle colour, black door handles, monochrome rear lamps, light-alloy wheels in 5-spoke design with 195/50 R 15 tyres. Lamella sliding sunroof (special equipment, Code 417).

Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI estate, S 202, 1998