Slightly off topic, but still about diesels and power, and while we're waiting for news from Jim - my neighbour (really nice bloke, although half my age) was telling me about his impending new company motor. Mercedes AMG E class, he says. I said the business must be doing well, imagining several litres of V8 and escape velocity acceleration.
The reality seen a few days later is a 220 diesel, the AMG bit is just trim, cabin extras, and low profile tyres. The engine only has 170bhp, and although more torque (400 v my 360) than my Hirsched 2.3t, my 9-5 beats it in every other way. Except fuel consumption
Three cheers for the grey pound!
