Please Help: S Class Questions? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Hit Man X · #21 01-20-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

I'd go with a '98 0r '99 E300TD that's a W210, I believe. Start with a nice low mileage Mercedes-Benz diesel, and you'll be hooked for life. I don't see a reason you want a behemoth 96 S320, you know gas mileage being a factor.

Last I looked Diesel fuel costs more than 93 pump down in my area by a solid 60-75¢/gal, for a while it was in the $1/gal area difference. Combined with lower operational costs of a gasser and parts makes it a very viable option.

The W140 with the M104 isn't that bad, the five speed auto makes it nice ride. Something like 220hp/230tq from it. It's not as if the W140 gets 12mpg city in that configuration. Probably is in the mid 4500lb area and low/mid 20s freeway. From what I gather the E300Ds only do low to mid 30s freeway, not worth it to me for the extra cash up front plus higher fuel plus maintenance costs.

If I was buying an MB in this market, I really doubt I'd buy another Diesel unless I was brewing my own fuel. It's really a shame we get hosed with the ULSD crap.