Our 1982 300D was awful in the snow. The automatic engaging low gear and the low-end torque of the diesel combined with no limited slip in the rear end meant that you could literally get stuck with one wheel on a patch of ice. My Porsche 928 was better, and it was no joy either.

My 1979 280E was much better - 2nd gear start and less low-end torque.

My 300E does very well.

Our C-class is OK, about like the 280E.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe