More on the M104 2.8L engine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M104_engine
Seems like the 2.8L at 197 hp is indeed peppier than the 177 hp M103 3.0L. Though, according to this entry, there's a difference in power between the M103 with and without catalytic converter. The 177 hp number is for with, and 185 hp for without. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M103_engine Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic
Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 19:20:57 -0500 From: Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.8 ??? Kaleb, are you thinking of the 2.6L? The M104 has a LOT more power than the M103, even the 2.8L, I've driven one. Road rocket, pretty much. Peter