I would have to say that its a real diesel. In the pic for the dash/cluster, it does show the glow plug. But i have never seen a red e300d, but doesn't mean that one could have been ordered. Just my opinion though.

__________________
New purchase!!!

2002 toyota 4runner sr5 4x4. Had to have something to haul the dogs around.
1992 300d 2.5 turbo with 180k also smoke silver! 4-sale
1985 300sd silver with blue leather and has 202k, repurchased for a second time (nickname of grandma betty) 4-sale