I am buying a 1995 E320 cab (W124). I currently have a 1996 E320 (W210). Which of these cars is better and more reliable?.
I do not want to keep 2 mercedes. Apart from the convertible top is the 124 better built and more durable than the 210. I love my W210 but don't want to keep two benzes. Any suggestions?

I think those cars are equal in quality, some say the 124 is among the best Benzes ever, but the older a car is, the more important the maintenance history is.
I wouldn´t hesitate in keeping the Convertible if I had the choice...
L.

They have the same engine and transmission. The major difference is that the '96 has the 215/55/16 tires (based on my '99) and the W124 has the 195/65/15 tires - your '96 probably takes corners better than the W124 will and the climate control in '94 and '95 is below average. The '94 I have takes a lot of maintenance. You know your '96 history. Hold onto both for a little while and see.

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dtf
1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles

They share the same engine but not the trans. The w124's were relegated to the 4sp auto while the W210's had the 5 speed.

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95 E320 Coupe Black - 70,000 miles with Parchment interior. Stock through out
93 400E Dark Blue - 65,000 miles Sold to my dad
86 300E Gold(yuck!!!) 126,000 miles- Sold, a really fun car with a lot of memories

Thanks. My mistake.

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dtf
1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles

Actually the 95 124 chassis and 96 210 chassis, with the 104 motor, would both have 722.3 transmissions. The 210 didn't get the 722.6 5 speed immediately, it was 97 or 98 before it got it.

Gilly

1997