As one can see by my member name, I'd like a 300D. However, I sometimes get tempted by some 240D's that I run across. I drove a W123-style 240D recently and found it to be very underpowered (even without the AC). So I figured that I don't want the 4cyl 240D; I should get the 5cyl 300D.
But THEN!, I also like the newer-style 190D - the 1984 thru 1988 190D with 2.2 liter 4cyl. I haven't had the opportunity to drive one yet.

SO, here's my question to those who may know...

For example: Is an 84 190D as slow and under-powered as an 83 240D?

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