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I think the W221 S300L is awesome.

Am trying to find out more facts and figures other than this provided for: http://www.motortrader.com.my/NUS/articles/article_963/page_m.asp

I like much better W140 than this new model W220.

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Originally Posted by jjrodger (Post 941005)

From Mercedes-Benz's own description of their car:

The CLS-Class Coupe
Unrivalled and Outstanding
A completely unique vehicle concept generated by a powerful new vision. The CLS-Class – the first four-door coupé from Mercedes – combines the dynamism of a coupé with the luxury and practicality of a saloon. Now you can get your pulse racing, and still have space for four adults and their luggage.

Of course, the four-door coupe is not unique: think Rover P5B coupe. The term "coupe" is derived from the word "cut"; a coupe traditionally was a cut down carriage. I think it can be applied to any fixed head sporting car with a low roof line. As for "S", in "S-Klasse" it is indeed for Spitzen, but then in "SL-Klasse" it is now for Sports and once upon a time was for Super. It is unlikely to be for "Spitzen" in the CLS because that car sits beneath the CL which is, of course, the coupe S-Class.

Merecdes' nomenklature, like its build quality, has gone to pot!

This is all off-topic, though.

Not so sure about the SL there, still stands for Super lightweight even if it actually isn't. But I'm at a loss as to what CLS actually means too.

the mb w140 is more & gain more points in this field but if anyone want to get the w140 it will be very used and tired:).the w220 has more technological advances which increase fixnig rates and viruses.but I prefer the w220

I have to say that the W140 feels the most solid of all the Mercedes that I have owned. In the U.K. with the price of petrol over £1.00 per litre the prices of these cars are on the floor. Mine was £2800 with a full service history. (S600L V12) With the credit crunch in the U.K. now is a great time to buy one.

Foe economy I use the E320 diesel, for special occations the W140....say's it all really.....

1995 S500
Black on black
129000 miles
options:adaptive damping system
multi-contour seatback
glass sunroof
Car runs great, have some overheating problems

I've been the happy owner of a '95 S500 W140 since 2003. Bought it with 164k and now has 249k miles. I've done a bunch of maintenance, but I tell ya, if I won a zillion dollars I'd buy them all up. I really, really like this car.

Two of my all time favorite Merc's are the W140 S600 (I actually got the chance to borrow one for a week!!) and the 300SEL 6.3 (which I havent had the chance to drive yet)

The W140 really is like cruising down the road in a massive cathedral, it's solid, safe, and I actually find it quite good looking.

After 13 years of starting this thread, I would like to offer a few opinions on the subject:

1/- The W/C140, in my opinion, still is one of the BEST Mercedes-Benz ever put into production. Yes, it was huge, not as timeless in design terms as the W126 was and definitely time has proved that if not well mantained, it cannot hold as strong as the W124 does.

2/- The W220 proved to be a cheap answer to the troubled late 90's and the W221 have in many ways tried to erase that mistake.

3/- I still have my S 500 L and my CL 500. I only use them mostly for recretional rides on weekends, but they both still are to me the epitome of automotive technology. Both cars are in pristine shape and they still impress me everytime I open the door and climb in for a ride.

4/- The W221 has, thankfully, rescued for what the S-class stands for and without a doubt is the King of the Road (A8s, 7-series, LS470s and the copy cat Equus are mere wanna bees).

Happy holidays everyone!

Thanks for following up with your insight. We'll expect you to make an additional follow-up report in 2023. Don't be late! ;-)

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Originally Posted by pwogaman (Post 3063261)

Thanks for following up with your insight. We'll expect you to make an additional follow-up report in 2023. Don't be late! ;-)

I SINCERELY DOUBT you'll be around to check it out, but in any case, I''l also post my updates on 2036 and 2049 just for fun :P