I've got an internal short in my alternator, '98 E300. Looking for a replacement, I came across some interchange data that I thought may be useful to others. Apparently the '98 - '99 E300 has an alternator not used on any other USA model cars. Here's the interchange data I found:

Mercedes - Euro Car
E250D 2500 1995-1998
E300D 3000 1993-1997
E300TD 3000 1997-1999

Mercedes LCV - Euro Van
Sprinter 208D 2300 1995-2000
Sprinter 210D 2900 1995-2000
Sprinter 212D 2900 1995-2000
Sprinter 308D 2300 1995-2000
Sprinter 310D 2900 1997-2000
Sprinter 312D 2900 1995-2000
Sprinter 410D 2900 1997-2000
Sprinter 412D 2900 1995-2000

Mercedes-Benz - US Car
E300 L6 3.0L 2996cc Diesel 1998-1999


ACE Tri-Star CA13972N
AIM AB-00297R1
Alltech 311-13972
Beck Arnley Remanufactured 186-1111
Bosch 0-123-510-038, 0-123-510-049, 0-123-510-080
Bosch Remanufactured AL0765X
Bosch Service Europe 0-986-039-390, 0-986-041-120
Cargo 111883
Delphi RM3312
Dixie Electric A-6387
EGI A-13972
Elpar Industries 0204036220
Elstock 28-2908, 28-2991
Expom ER-439 390
HC Parts CA1299IR
Lester 13972
Letrika (Iskra) Sales IA 1110
Lucas Electrical Europe LRA01684, LRA01723
Mercedes-Benz 010-154-01-02, 010-154-05-02, 010-154-94-02, A010-154-01-02, A010-154-05-02

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1998 E300 turbodiesel

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