Hey Mark,
I am, sure your W124 is a great car.
But it's still a baby compared to mine.
When you get over 200K miles, then we can discuss which car is better.
Seriously, I find that the W124 looks a bit dated.
The 96-97 W210 with the M104 has best of both worlds.
The great M104 engine of the W124 and modern styles of the W210.