For every MB I look at, its un-conditional quality ought to be implied. With the 210s, I guess there were just too many critics whose expectations were not met.
With the 211, I sure hope they live up to the billing of being in the prestige car market. However, like all electronics, some glitches is bound to happen though the challenge is to keep it minimal and respond efficiently to make its drivers happy.
Its a tough act to follow when competition is intense ...