I just drove an 95 e300 diesel and was surprised at the performance which was pretty good and I`m considering a purchase now. I also drove a few 96-97 models last year and they were too sluggish I thought they are the same engine am I correct or is there a differance, the 95 seemed much quicker! I`d appreciate any responces please.

I have not driven a W124 with a 606 engine nor have I any experience wth a non-turbo W210. My guess is that the W210 is heavier than the W124., however, I would expect a little better performace from a 1997 because of the 5-speed auto. I have a 1999 E300. When you put the pedal down and once the engine its 2600RPM it feels like it is about to launch into outer space.

i think the na engines feel better off the line in general. also they tend to carry a lower gear in the rear end which also makes them feel quicker off the line. the turbo engines will feel faster once the turbo spools up.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

But the 96-97 does not have a turbo.

I tell ya one thing. You don't really feel the speed in the w210 - It starts to feel like you're moving around 90mph. Anything below or right @ 80mph is smooth sailing.

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