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W210s (and perhaps other Mercedes) have recirculating-ball steering, not rack-and-pinion steering. Recirculating-ball steering is smoother but more expensive.
The OM606NA engine is indeed not very powerful but ours goes pretty good if you let it wind up. The engine's RPM limit is up around 6000; if you lug it around it won't develop much power. Put your foot in it and let it rev up and it will go pretty good. Top speed is about 120 although I've never had the privilege. Most I ever got out of my 123 was 105 indicated.
Jeremy
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