Actually, there are a lot less desirable 107's than the '85 380. The '74 and '75 450's with their underhood cats for one, and the 280 automatics for another. The 1985's were the best of the 380's and have numerous improvements to performance and safety. Anti-lock brakes are an example. Some number of later 1985's had many of the 560's suspension pieces.

The 560's are without a doubt a more modern car, but they have their downside as well - a cranky EGR system, a funky alarm system, and worse gas mileage.

I have an '85 380 and an '87 560. In normal driving, they are nearly identical. The 380 feels lighter and is more fun to drive. The 560 is my preference for the freeway. I would be hard-pressed to call one "better" -- they're just different.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe