Seventy-six per cent: that’s the official diesel take rate among buyers of Mercedes-Benz SUVs and crossovers in Canada. And who can blame them? With a mere 210 hp but a stout 400 lb.-ft. of torque, the modern diesel engine under their hoods gives serene, effortless cruising a new meaning. Not only that, but this 3.0-litre compression-ignition engine burns significantly less fuel than Mercedes’ own 3.5-litre spark-ignition gasoline engine. Full Article
