By Leftlane Staff
Monday, Jun 19th, 2006 @ 8:48 am

Mercedes has announced diesel versions of its new ML- and GL-Class models. The ML420 and GL420 CDI are both powered by a 306 hp V8 diesel engine with the latest generation of CDI technology. The torque output of the 4.0 litre engine has risen to 700 Newton metres and is available across an engine speed range of 2000 to 2600 rpm. The engine will push the ML 420 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, and the heavier GL 420 in 7.2 seconds. Both vehicles are equipped with the new 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission. Both vehicles will average between 26 and 27 mpg in normal driving, the automaker said. The ML 420 and GL 420 will be available in Europe in October. The GL will cost €79,460 (€68,500 net) while the ML is €65,540 (€56,500 net). So far, there has been no word on U.S. availability.

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