I don't think their values are diminished because of the M104. As it stands, we still feel like we provide some of the most accurate zero to 60 mph test results available today, and we pride ourselves on being able to provide you with the 0 to 60 mph and quarter mile speed data that you are looking for. Karl Benz received a patent for his horseless carriage, called the Motorwagen, in January 1886. I guess in the end, simpler is better from an ownership context. The emphasis for this engine series was to preserve existing power, increase torque and flatten the torque curve, reduce emissions, reduce fuel consumption, reduce the overall size of each engine compared to it's predecessor and control rapidly rising costs.
The construction of the block is technically superior to the inline M104. In any event, buying a used car is all about three 3 things, in this order: records, records, records. Second-gear starts are slow and frustrating. On this day: 05-05-1944 Driving pioneer Bertha Benz dies Bertha Benz, the wife of inventor Karl Benz and the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance, dies on this day in 1944, in Ladenburg, Germany. However having said that the new V-6 is pretty darn smooth. For the latest Mercedes zero to 60 and quarter mile stats, we have taken the time to gather the most accurate level of information possible. Also, the V-12, while sharing the cylinder head concept with the V-6 and V-8, is an entirely different engine.
The 1996 E320's have the four speed transmission used in 1993-1995 E320's, while the 1997 E320 has the new 5 speed transmission. The vee angle is 60 degrees, so the block tooling is unique, among other things. Benz was having trouble selling the Motorwagen, however: Early press reports were not altogether positive, and customers were reluctant to take a chance on a vehicle that had so far only been tested over short distances. A V6 is inherently unbalanced, and Mercedes resorted to counter-rotating balancing shafts to even out the idle. I have had some Mercedes with the older 4 speed gear boxes 93 190E 2.
Do you think it is worth the extra money to go the V6 and also to pick up the tiptronic gearbox and other features found in the later models? Inline 6, but rather a question of value, i. The latter engines take up a lot less space in the engine bay, which makes service easier. It's a brilliant engineering solution, but I'll take the purity of the straight 6. I think that the 5-speed is worth every cent over the old 4-speed. Other than this, this engine doesn't appear to have any other systemic problems. Their V-8 is a very tall engine, resulting in some curious styling to mask the high hoodline besides the general weirdness of Chris Bangle's styling. Full of gadgets and electronic stuff and they all drive and feel the same.
Just the fact that the 5 s-speed auto starts off from standstill in first gear instead of second gear like the 4-speed does is enough to completely dismiss the old tranny. I consider the inline 6 to be smoother, too. I have read articles in The Star Magazine that point out how smooth and quiet the V6 is compared to the straight 6, by objective standards of measurement. Always secure cargo using the floor-mounted tie-downs. System may not detect some objects, obstacles or vehicles in the area into which the vehicle would move.
As far as later model having more features, the ony thing I can think of that newer models have is in-dash navigation systems. It also goes without saying that the M104 first appeared in the early 90's, which means that it is an engine that can trace its engineering to the 1980's. As far as the tiptronic transmission, I'm not familiar with it so I can't comment on whether it's worth it or not. This may or may not lead people away from the M104. It is a cheaper engine to make than the old inline. It is a shame that reduced cost and lower emissions were the primary reasons for developing this engine, instead of things like more hp or greater longevity. There are numerous Mercedes cars, and each make and model is different.
Yes, I love our W124, but we would like to get into something a little newer, but I hate the way the new cars are heading. Last, other than the harmonic balancer issue, which is a relatively inexpensive repair if caught early, there are no other problems I can recall reading about this powerplant. The E320 equipped with the new V6 gets remarkable mileage for a car of it's size. You might experiement with the search function to dig these up. Powered by a single-cylinder, 2.
M104's had problems with the original head gaskets leaking oil, but after countless redesigns, the new head gasets apparently don't leak. I think they are a good value because of a combination of age and higher mileage. Actual vehicle price may vary by Dealer. That is why I like much better the M104 engine on my E 320 T and much better the M119 on my S 500 L. See Operator's Manual for system operating speeds and additional information and warnings.
I'd never take the owner's word for it. These results are based on the latest information on Mercedes vehicles derived from the best 0 to 60 tests available. However, the early 5 speeds had problems, so that would be a concern for me. While it is true that the 90 degree design allows for the use of the same tooling as the V-8 and that reduces cost, the main reason for the V-6 as compared to the I-6 is to lower the hoodline and shorten the engine for better packaging, both for safety reasons and aero reasons. Old post but just wanted to add. Though the M104 L6 engine in the 97 90k miles seems a little smoother than the M112 V6 in the 2000 130k miles. And this, I have read, is the other primary reason for developing this engine - having one cam, instead of two, produces significantly less smog emissions at start-up.