I was considering buying a W140 - and, would only consider it with the 3.2L ... I drove 97-99 models and they were FAST ... off the line would wind rapidly to redline in every gear. I like the balance better than I did on the two V8s ...

I never felt like they were struggling.

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg