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Compare mercedesbenz cclass vs bmw 3 series vs audi a3. Mercedesbenz sprinter cdi workshop manual 20002006. Seventyfive years ago in february 1936, 50 years after the invention of the petrolpowered automobile by carl benz, mercedes benz presented this revolutionary vehicle at the international motorcycle and automobile exhibition in berlin. Mercedesbenz wont sell diesel passenger cars in the us. In 1936, the mercedes benz 260 d was the first diesel powered passenger car. For details, please read the article about the oil.
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