I always enjoyed the quiet power of my 560SEL. With the big mufflers on it, it ran well, but you never heard it. Used to surprise the heck out of ricers that thought they could take some old MB boat. May have only been 238 horses, but they were the biggest darn horses I've ever seen. If I had a V12, I would be temped to remove the badges and really have some fun with those who could not spot the other signs of what it was. A V12 with a good flowing exhaust in full song is a wonderful thing. Just not in my MB, please.