MB never installed the 5 speed behind the OM603 turbo engines.
However the difference in torque ratings are only 20nm between the M103.98 & OM603.96 engines.
Would make a screamer of a diesel!
MB did offer the OM602.96 engines with a 5 spped manual trans.

WILL bolt up to the OM603 engine!!

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