However, that could change depending on how fast M-B can expand production capacity at their plant in Alabama, USA that is producing the ML and R series SUV's. If M-B can do major expansion of that plant then M-B could produce the B series just in time for the 2007 model year for the US market.

But I think a more likely thing happening is M-B trying to qualify the 3.2-liter V-6 turbodiesel for 50-state emissions certification. If they can do that expect both the ML and R series to sport a turbodiesel option starting in the 2007 model year.