{"id":29949,"date":"2026-03-01T17:44:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/?post_type=product&p=29949"},"modified":"2026-03-01T17:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:44:57","slug":"low-mileage-m104-3-2-liter-dohc-engine-69000-miles-pulled-from-e320-cabriolet","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/product\/low-mileage-m104-3-2-liter-dohc-engine-69000-miles-pulled-from-e320-cabriolet\/","title":{"rendered":"Low-Mileage M104 3.2 Liter DOHC Engine (69,000 Miles) \u2013 Pulled from E320 Cabriolet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Offered here is a 69,000-mile Mercedes-Benz M104 3.2-liter 24-valve inline-six engine<\/strong>, professionally removed from an Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet<\/span><\/span><\/strong> at Blue Ridge MB in Georgia.<\/p>\n

The Mercedes-Benz M104<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is widely regarded as one of Mercedes-Benz\u2019s most durable and refined inline-six engines of the 1990s. Known for its smooth power delivery, strong midrange torque, and robust construction, the 3.2L variant represents the most desirable factory configuration.<\/p>\n

With only 69,000 original miles, this engine is an excellent candidate for restoration projects, replacements, or performance builds.<\/p>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
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    3.2-liter inline-six configuration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    24-valve DOHC cylinder head<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sequential fuel injection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Approx. 217\u2013220 horsepower (factory rating)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Strong midrange torque delivery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Naturally aspirated reliability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The M104 3.2 was installed in several premium Mercedes models, including:<\/p>\n

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      Mercedes-Benz W124<\/span><\/span> (E320)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Mercedes-Benz W210<\/span><\/span> (early E320)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Mercedes-Benz R129<\/span><\/span> (SL320)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Condition & Provenance<\/h2>\n
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        69,000 documented miles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Pulled from running E320 Cabriolet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Removed by Blue Ridge MB (Georgia)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Strong service-friendly platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Excellent candidate for long-term reliability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Low-mileage M104 3.2 engines are increasingly difficult to source in clean, unmodified condition.<\/p>\n

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        Perfect For<\/h2>\n
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          W124 E320 restoration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          SL320 engine replacement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          W210 early E320 projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          190E 3.2 swaps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          OEM-correct builds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Reliable daily-driver upgrades<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Why the M104 3.2 is Desirable<\/h2>\n
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            Last of the classic Mercedes inline-six engines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Strong aftermarket support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Durable iron block construction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Smooth high-revving character<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Ideal balance of power and longevity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            As 1990s Mercedes models gain appreciation, clean low-mileage engines are becoming more valuable and harder to find.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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            • VIN: WDBEA66E0RC029002<\/li>\n
            • Chassis: Parts<\/li>\n
            • Transmission: Automatic<\/li>\n
            • Seller: Private<\/li>\n
            • Running & Maintained<\/li>\n
            • 3.2L M104.992<\/li>\n
            • Spark Plugs<\/li>\n
            • Thermostat Assembly<\/li>\n
            • Water Pump<\/li>\n
            • Coil Packs<\/li>\n
            • Head Gasket-2004<\/li>\n
            • Regular Oil Changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":29962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[80],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-29949","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-engine","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/29949","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29949"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/29949\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29965,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/29949\/revisions\/29965"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29949"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=29949"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=29949"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=29949"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}