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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
Yeah the 300SEL has the stupid 2nd gear start, the SDL lacks this. 300SEL turns about 3,500 at 70, SDL turns 500 rpm lower. On a very good day a 300SEL will return 20mpg vs 30 mpg for the SDL.
So whats the point of getting the I6 gas engine if the diesel will beat it in most regards. 0-60 time can't be that different.
Why not just buy a 420SEL if you want a gas W126? Their is no price difference in todays market.
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Don't knck the 300SEL if you haven't driven one. The 300SEL is just as powerful and fast as the short wheel version. Not that big of a difference in my oppinion in handling either.
The engine revs higher naturally.... and has decent pick up at the higher RPM;s.
The engine is very easy to work on, labor is not bad and you have tons of room in the engine bay. Keeping a M103 motor clean is also much easier.
I can list negatives of owning a diesel as well... but then it will lead to a heated debate.
The 420 I would not recommend. The engine is more maintenance oriented than the m103. If you want a V8... its 560 or bust. Besides the engine between the 420 and 560... the interior is much more luxurious and appealing to the eye in the 560.