My 1990 300D 2.5 Turbo has a hood pad and anti-sound panel underneath; my 1992 300D 2.5 Turbo has neither. They have the same OM602.962 engine, but the 1992 is so much louder! As soon as I can source panel and pad cheaply for the 1992 I'm going to do it. It makes a huge difference! I'm a believer.

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80 280SL
85 300SD
87 300TD
92 300D 2.5 Turbo
92 300TE 4Matic

And might i mention the superior design of the W210 underside panels -- a small 4 bolt piece over the oil pan area that comes off first so it is easy to change the oil. Nice touch.

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1975 300D, 1975 240D, 1985 300SD, 1997 300D, 2005 E320 , 2006 Toyota Prius