Originally Posted by babymog

Performance specs (from brochure) for 1987:

190D 2.5turbo - 32mpg Hwy - 0-55mph: 9.5sec - curb weight: 3010lb
300D turbo - 30mpg Hwy - 0-55mph: 8.7sec - curb weight: 3375lb - top speed: 128mph
300TD turbo - 27mpg Hwy - 0-55mph: 9.8sec - curb weight: 3670lb
300SDL turbo - 23mpg Hwy - 0-55mph: 10.4sec - curb weight: 3835lb

so, oddd. I was under the impression the 190Dturbo was faster... sure feels faster!

I've had 2 '87 300D sedans, one was a diamond blue over blue leather, very nice driver, the other gold over palomino 'tex, t-boned organ donor.
One '87 300TD, current
One '87 190D 2.5 turbo, light ivory over palomino tex, very clean / nice driver

I SOO remember these cars. I almost got involved in swapping engines for ya.

Out of the 3, I like the TD best, it is so practical and unique. The 190Dt was more fun to drive, the 300D better for taking couples to dinner and commuting.