190D 3.0 Turbo??
 

Does anyone know whether the 3.0litre turbodiesel engine (M603) would fit in the engine compartment of a W201? Is there a physical difference (sizewize) on the 2.6/3.0litre petrol engines (M103) and the named dieselengine?

Has anyone ever seen or heard of such a conversion? I think 143 diesel-hp would be cool in a W201!

The transmission, wiring, etc could easily be taken from a W124, but would there be room for this engine in the BabyBenz?? If there is room, the later 24-valved one should fit as well = 177 diesel-hp, easily chipped to more than 200!! :eek: This engine would involve too much complex electronics though, the older ones are easier to work with..


PS: I am NOT considering doing this, I am just curious (But it's always nice to have alternatives in case the engine should keel over ;)).