I personaly like the 95 face-lifted version better, they placed an extra crease line in the moldings like the newer MBs as opposed to the completely smooth moldings like the early SLs and later W124s. The SL also recieved the same type of treatment in 96. They modified the bumpers and moldings to lessen the impression of bulk and thickness to give the car a slightly sleeker profile. This was done probably since the W149 was greatly criticized for being excessivly bulky looking.

I also like the Tail lights of the facelifted one with the 97 clear turn signal lenses, although overall I dislike how the two tail lights are connected by the white reflector strip, this design is found on too many American cars. Unconected units like the 95 W124 would look a lot better.

Despite these few changes here and there, all W140 S-classes are the most solid, safe and beautifly designed MBs, and unfortunitly they may be one of the last...