I've always admired the W140, have been almost ready to buy one (a S350 Turbodiesel), but given the weight, the performance will be lacklustre, I'd rather take the E430

~Nautilus

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1990 260E Sportline (that's 300E 2.6 for our American friends) -> sold
2001 E320 4Matic Elegance -> my Dad's daily drive
2005 Seat Leon FR 1.8T