I would say W124. Topgear would agree.

Agree.

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07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K
02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K
05 F150 Silver 44K

I feel otherwise.

This board shows plenty of problems with W124 vs the W202.

If you already have your answer then why ask?
Problems with the W124 possibly because they have been around since 1986 versus 1996 for the W202?

I own a 1988 300CE purchased new in may of 1988.
The 300CE with 63K miles has recently had a period TurboTechnics twin turbo kit installed.
Also acquired a 1999 C43 AMG a few years ago with 26K miles.

Both excellent automobbiles, but I would stand behind the w124 as being better engineered and higher build quality.

Probably wouldn't own any Merc newer then a W202, as it still retains a "connection" with the W124 design elements.

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1971 280SL ROADSTER
1988 300CE TWIN TURBO WIDEBODY
1994 E320 CABRIOLET
1999 C43 AMG
2005 G55K AMG
2008 CLK63 AMG BLACK SERIES

I'm just noting overall that the W124 still seems to be more of a problematic vehicle vs W202.

Also the W202 arrived here in the US in 1994.

That possibly reflects the number of 124 owners vs 202 owners. I'll bet it is a 4 to 1 ratio at least. But whatever,,,,

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07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K
02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K
05 F150 Silver 44K

I'd have to think the model of W202 would factor hugely into the comparison. The W202 with the 4 cylinder engine and 722.4 transmission might just be the most bulletproof car MB has ever made. The M104 equipped W124s and W202s have pretty much identical demons to exorcise (head gaskets and wiring harnesses). Early 722.6 equipped W202s had their fair share of transmission issues, and the harmonic balancers on the first few years of M112 W202s probably weren't fun for the owners.

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2011 Mazda2
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1994 C280 (retired)

I have one of each but they differ quite a bit in age and miles. I've had a 1991 300CE, 145m for 5 years and a 2000 C280, 55m for a little over 2 years. I have an average of $1300/yr in maintenance and repairs costs for the 300CE and about $570/yr for the C280. The 2 repairs I've had for the 300CE that I would consider "w124" problems are the tumbler and the pretty expensive head gasket. I've changed the CPS on the C280 which I consider a "W202" problem. I think the W202 is clearly a superior car with its electronic transmission and electroinc HVAC.

glenmore
1991 300CE
2000 C280
1990 LS400

While I can't speak on the W 124 ( never having owned one ), I can tell you, in my 4 years of W 202 ownership and 100 k miles, I've spent about $ 500.00 on repairs.
Pretty good in my books.

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