I have a 1988 300E with a 5-speed stick shift and the shift pattern is first is up and to the left, then second directly below, and so on, with 5th to the right and up. I also have a 1986 190E 2.3-16 with the "dog leg" sport pattern, while a buddy has a 1986 regular 190E with a 5-speed that has the same shift pattern as my 300E.

I have no idea if the units with the same shift patterns are interchangeable. That would require a part number check and I do not have part numbers handy. Good luck and I hope this helps a little. Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)