A simple question are diesels engines better or are gas engines better? My answer to that question would be yes. Since there are so many different kinds of both, I would say you would have to narrow the comparison down a bit. Is a 1991 Honda 2.2 liter 4 cylinder better than a 1982 GMC 350 diesel...I think so. Is a 1974 Vega 4 cylinder better than a 1982 Mercedes 4 cylinder 616 diesel...I don't think so.

If the question is there a gasoline engine out there that will compare to the durability and dependability of a Mercedes 616/617 diesel....maybe but there aren't many, if any at all IMHO.

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1976 240D
1987 560SL
2007 E320 Bluetec
1998 C280 (now son’s car)
1982 240D Manual - Sold