there is no 3L engine in the 140.
John M McIntosh wrote:
I've heard the 3L engine is reasonable to haul the w140 around, I
looked at one
but bought the 5L instead. Fuel costs savings pale perhaps against
ongoing maintenance costs
since once you get past the engine wiring decay issue the 5L engine
is quite robust, other things on the body require fixing
on both models. I have heard although that the 3L suffer from blown
head gaskets perhaps related to the stress of hauling
such a vehicle around, or perhaps it's due to poor maintenance.
On 19-Oct-05, at 7:29 PM, Kayoooh wrote:
Hello List,
I know some of you own W140 MB with diesel motor (3.5 L, turbo charged
engine) but I am not sure if any of you owns an S320!
The reason I am asking, is that I am considering buying another
W140 but
with a more economical power plant, hence can any of you tell me
what the
expected MPG of both cars is (both city and highway)?!
I was strongly leaning towards the diesel model because of the
perceived
thrift in fuel usage and in spite of the twisted/bent rods issue.
But lately
the wild fluctuation of diesel fuel prices is making me reconsider my
options.
Thanks for any help any of you may render,
Omar.
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