Road Test: Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
Type		Water cooled, 4-stroke, common rail direct injection diesel with variable nozzle turbine turbocharger
Made of		Alloy head and cast iron block
Cylinders		5 in-line
Installation		Longitudinal
Valvetrain		4 valves/cyl, dohc
Displacement		2685cc
Bore x Stroke		88mmx88.3mm
Comp Ratio		18.01
Max Power		175.46PS@3800rpm
Max Torque		425Nm@1800-2300rpm
Max Engine Speed		4750rpm
PS/Litre		65.35PS/litre
Power/Weight		105.38PS/ton

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission		5-speed auto
Gear	Ratio	Overall Ratio	Kmph/1000rpm
1^st	3.60	10.15	11.88
2^nd	2.19	6.17	19.55
3^rd	1.41	3.98	30.30
4^th	1.00	2.82	42.76
5^th	0.83	2.34	51.54
Final Drive Ratio			2.82
Reverse Gear Ratio			3.17
Rpm@90kmph in 4^th			2105

CHASSIS & BODY

Layout	Front engine, RWD
Body/Frame	Monocoque
Brakes Front	296mm ventilated discs
Rear	300mm discs
Assist Type	Vacuum, TCS, ABS
Wheels F/R	7.5Jx16
Tyres	225/55 R16
Steering	Power assist rack and pinion
Overall ratio	NA
Turns lock to lock	2.8
Turning circle dia	11.40m

SUSPENSION
Front	Four-link suspension, MacPherson struts, anti-drive, coil-springs gas-pressure shocks, stabilizer
Rear	Multi-link independent suspension, anti-squat and anti-lift, coil, Springs, gas-pressure shocks, stabiliser

MAINTENANCE
Oil/Filter Change		As per ASSYST PLUS
Basic Warranty		1 year / unlimited mileage

EQUIPMENT
260kmph speedometer, 7000rpm tachometer, temp & fuel gauges, thernatic climate control, multi-information LCD, electric seats, electric mirrors, alloy wheels, CD-stereo system. ABS, TCS, SBC.

GENERAL DATA
Kerb Weight	1665kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	2200kg
Wheelbase	2854mm
Track (F/R)	1559/1552mm
Length	4818mm
Width	1822mm
Height	1495mm
Ground Clearance	123mm

ACCOMMODATION
Seating Capacity	5
Head Room, F max/min	945/870mm
Head Room, R	920mm
Leg room, F max/min	1230/950mm
Knee room, F max/min	840/580mm
Knee room, R max/min	885/615mm
Shoulder space	1375mm
Boot space	540 litres

TEST CONDITIONS
Terrain	All tarmac
Temperature	25 to 41⁰C
Distance	541km

PERFORMANCE

ACCELERATION
Time to Speed	Seconds	Meters
0 - 40kmph	2.05	12.32
0 - 50kmph	3.06	24.99
0 - 60kmph	4.33	44.85
0 - 70kmph	5.49	65.39
0 - 80kmph	6.84	93.47
0 - 90kmph	8.42	130.90
0 - 100kmph	10.26	180.20
0 - 110kmph	11.97	222.80
0 - 120kmph	13.85	283.00
0 - 130kmph	15.97	356.60
0 - 140kmph	18.47	450.70
0 - 150kmph	21.50	572.70
0 - 160kmph	24.64	710.70

TIME TO DISTANCE
Quarter Mile	17.08s@130.9 kmph
Standing 1 km	30.88s@176.4 kmph
30 - 70 kmph	4.13s
20 - 80 in 3^rd gear	6.18s

ROLL - ON
Kmph	Time
40 - 50	1.01s
50 - 60	1.30s
60 - 70	1.13s
70 - 80	1.35s
80 - 90	1.58s
90 - 100	1.84s

MAX SPEEDS
Gear	True Speed	Speedo
1^st	53 kmph	55 kmph
2^nd	91 kmph	93 kmph
3^rd	140 kmph	142 kmph
4^th	192.6 kmph	195 kmph
5^th	216.7 kmph	225 kmph

*Top speed achieved in 5^th & recoded using Racelogic VBOX II system with DGPS.

FUEL ECONOMY
Overall+	9.75kmpl
City*	7.9kmpl
Highway	15.3kmpl
Worst	5.4kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 litres
Range	780km
+ is 75% city driving and 25% highway driving * with AC

BRAKING
Minimum Stopping Distance
From 100kmph	45.04m/3.20s
From 80kmph	29.37m/2.55s
Control	Excellent
Brake Feel	Excellent
Overall Break Rating	Excellent

Tester's Notes:
This road test has been carried out using Mobil Engine Oils for optimum protection and performance.

Crackerjack of a motor . Turbo response is terrific, feels like a naturally aspirated motor with next to no leg . Torque talks loudest, and that too from sensible engine speeds . Five-speed automatic ideal foil to handle torque and deliver drive to rear wheels . Outstanding performance . Rorty motor, can be obtrusive for the socialite set . Steering slightly loaded at crawling pace . Rip off pricing!