The M112 is the V6 you are talking about. MB used them in many models from 1998-2005.

The M119 is a sweet V8 MB used from 92-99
The M120 is an even seeter V12 that was used from 92-99
The M104 is the I6 that was phased out in the late 90's by the M112 (V6)
The M113 is a V8 that replaced the M119. It is basiclay an M112 with two more cylinders. The ML430's you are talking about used these.

The six cylinder S class's are great cars. They deliver very good fuel economy and are great for around town. A 400hp V12 is wasted running around the local mall, a six cylinder is much better suited.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

The M104 is a work of art. The auto trans to which most are mated don't do it justice. To 2,750 rpm it's downright serene. From there until redline is amazing.

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1988 300 SL (5 Speed)
1994 E320 Wagon
1997 C230

Could not agree with that comment more. I remember driving the Mitsu 300GT/Dodge Stealth Front Drive models. It was like a fight to the death when ur foot mashed the go pedal. I have driven/owned many BMW's and other euro cars over the years... THANK GOD for rear drive!!!

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2000 BMW 323ci 96K
1986 300SDL Turbo 421K (head rebuild/gasket at 411K)
1967 250SE with really rare options needs some motor work
1977 240D automatic - gave to little brother, he now has the 'diesel love' is Turbo240 on this forum
1995 Lifted Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 173K (sold)

*** Next year would love a PO 2004-2005 M3 SMG and when a biz deal pays off, a nice used Porsche Cayenne S.

http://www.museum-mercedes-benz.com/?lang=en
http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/classic-center-california.do

How true, floor it in a late model Maxima and you had better have a death grip on the wheel.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Did anybody want to hear the song of an M112 engined 2001 E320?

I took this the other day, here it is:

http://www.zippyvideos.com/1296380452797896/video2/

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1987 300SDL (324000)

1986 Porsche 951 (944 Turbo) (166000)

1978 Porsche 924 (99000)

1996 Nissan Pathfinder R50 (201000)