Straight 6's were used until 1997 in all cars except the W140 S classes, which continued to use the straight 6 until the end of the model run in 1999.

Thus, with the exception of the above mentioned S class, all MB's have been using the V6 starting in 1998.

The 300E was available with a 5 speed stick, but is was only for two years early in the model run, I think '87 and '89. Very few were imported into the U.S.

Larry Bible has one.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".