ATTN: 1996-1997 Mercedes-Benz E300D owners !
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ATTN: 1996-1997 Mercedes-Benz E300D owners !
I was just looking around for a good 1996-1997 mercedes-benz E300 D, and was wondering how that car really is, performance and comfort wise??? Is it true that car does 0-100km in 12.3seconds?????? Thats a pretty slow pick up.
I actually made a mistake. I posted this thread first on the new e-class forum, didn't realise at that time.
I actually made a mistake. I posted this thread first on the new e-class forum, didn't realise at that time.
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Yea, they are slow. I love mine though. No problem moving on the highway though. Even for such a slow car I still manage speeding tickets / warnings :v
It's a good engine with a redline at 5,200rpm which is rather awesome for a diesel. The ride is really smooth. These cars are excellent if you like taking trips, comfortable, safe, good MPG's, and one of the best looking cars on the road
It's a good engine with a redline at 5,200rpm which is rather awesome for a diesel. The ride is really smooth. These cars are excellent if you like taking trips, comfortable, safe, good MPG's, and one of the best looking cars on the road
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You cannot expect much pick up from older diesels. Purchase a 98 or 99 E300 turbo diesel if you want some real pick up. Mine is very quick. The W210 body style is very comfortable and has a lot of leg room.
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I know many underpowered mercedes-benz diesel engines, for example my father used to own a 83 240 d (don't remember if it was turbo), 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel, and 1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SD. The E300D shoudn't be that underpowered compared to these cars mentioned above. Now my father owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI (late model, manufactured 04.05). The diesel engine has come a long way, and the new car is actually more powerul than the as engine. Im going from a 96 BMW 318i manual, so i guess it won't make any difference to me performance wise.
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I've raced a 82-85 300CD and beat it. It started pulling on it the faster we went. The 300CD was the turbo-diesel of the time
I want to get my car chipped hopefully December or January time.
I want to get my car chipped hopefully December or January time.