400E vs 500E differences
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400E vs 500E differences
I just bought a 92 400E. The M119 engine is a wonder. The 5 liter version is in the 500E. I see there is a 6 liter version of the same engine. The switch should be pretty straightforward.
What else is different between the 400E and 500E besides 8 tenths of a liter and sheetmetal? My 400E would be a true hillbilly rat rod with a 6 liter M119.
Greg
What else is different between the 400E and 500E besides 8 tenths of a liter and sheetmetal? My 400E would be a true hillbilly rat rod with a 6 liter M119.
Greg
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There is a lot more than you would think. I have a 68 page Pdf that was issued to MB Dealers that I can e-mail to you with ALL the changes/modifications betwteen 300Ce, 400e & 500e. Its too big to post here.
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I was wondering about suspension and handling. I tried to find Bilsteins for it and couldn't. I ended up with Boge, which are a far cry from Bilsteins. Did I mention that I'm not impressed? I want my Bilsteins back.
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I'm thinking about getting a 400E/E420 myself...How well do these cars handle? I have a 540i right now and I dare say it handled as good maybe even better then my W210 E55.
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My 420 handles great, very tight on off ramps and around corners. There is one road i travel on every day and night going to and from work that i literally have too much fun on. Its a stretch of about a mile and half of smooth asphault with perfect curves 
The only thing im going to change in the front are springs. Not because they arent any good but because i dont like the stance. My front end seems a little too high, but the rear is perfect.
The only thing im going to change in the front are springs. Not because they arent any good but because i dont like the stance. My front end seems a little too high, but the rear is perfect.
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The intro to service manual is on my site, but here is the link
http://www.2phast.com/500e/techdocs/500e.pdf
http://www.2phast.com/500e/techdocs/500e.pdf
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92 vs 93 400E
The book says the 93 has 7 more horsepower and a little better gas mileage. Apparently the software is a little different. I'm haven't been able to find out just what that difference is yet.
The manual is amazing.
The manual is amazing.
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More than just software, the '93 has 11.0:1 compression vs 10.0:1 for the '92. At this point in the cars' lives, there may not be a lot of difference. As long as the car has been properly maintained, you'll be happy. My '93 has 148,000 miles, runs like a top, doesn't use a drop of oil and averages 21 to 22 mpg as my daily driver.
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wider wheel wells to accommodate a wider track, a Porsche tuned suspension and chassis and steering, Hydropneumatic self levelling suspension in the rear...the list goes on and on especially if you get in-depth technical.
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I just purchase a 93 400E with the upgraded M119 (sold the C280)
would like to know more about the car
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More than just software, the '93 has 11.0:1 compression vs 10.0:1 for the '92. At this point in the cars' lives, there may not be a lot of difference. As long as the car has been properly maintained, you'll be happy. My '93 has 148,000 miles, runs like a top, doesn't use a drop of oil and averages 21 to 22 mpg as my daily driver.
My '93 has about 160k miles and runs great too...I think all it will need is a water pump soon and the flex discs replaced, but that's not much to add to it considering I got it for $1500.
