Next-generation Mercedes SLK to offer a diesel engine

Posted on November 6th, 2008 by Robert Adams | Posted under: Future/Concept, Mercedes-Benz

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In April Audi introduced the TDI versions of TT Coupe and Rodster.

Now Automotive News Europe reports that the next-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK will also come with a diesel option.

Rumor is that the new Nissan 370Z will also get the diesel option in addition to its 3.7-liter V6.

The new diesel under consideration is the 2.2L 4-cylinder twin-turbo recently launched in the Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition. This engine produces, with its 2.2 litres of displacement, 150 kW / 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque.

Estimated fuel-economy is around 45 mpg/5.2 liter per 100 km (Audi TT TDI gets 44.38 mpg / 5.3 liters per 100 km)

Mercedes-Benz has said that it will build only 5000 units of the C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and it won’t be available in the U.S. No information yet whether the SLK diesel makes it to the states or not.