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      08-27-2020, 12:22 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by jstein55 View Post
Has it been confirmed that they will not be using the M256 I6 currently being used in 53 trimmed models? I would imagine they wouldn't offer 3-different trims of 4-cylinders as other sources are saying to expect it to range from 4-cylinder for the base, 6-cylinder for the mid trim, and V8 for the top.
I agree that it seems unlikely that the M256 will not make an appearance in the R232 SL at all. It's similar skepticism to that one might feel toward W206 C-Class reports claiming all models will use four cylinder engines.

Furthermore, I have never heard of "JESMB" before, so its hard to say if their info can be considered reliable.

It's not hard to believe that Mercedes is moving toward a lineup that features powerful four cylinder MHEV/PHEV engines in entry/mid level models across their entire range. But given how much they've invested in the M256, it just does not compute that they'll rely only on I4 and V8 setups going forward. The I6 has got to figure in there somewhere too.
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