Originally Posted by ala_xfire

Back in the dim distant past when Daimler owned Chrysler, they were faced with selling the MB branded S series, and the Crossfires.
They decided it would be wise to 'detune' the 3.2 in the Crossfire a bit, and one thing they did was use the smaller TB.
Makes sense as they then advertised the big $ MB's as having more HP than the red headed step child Crossfires, even though they had the same engine.
Just my opinion, you are welcome to yours.