You're right. I forgot that the inline 6 was used in the W210 chassis in 1996 and 1997.

The inline 6 M104 engine is a great engine, and once the head gasket has been replaced with the updated version, it should be every bit as reliable as the V6.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".