In reality, much of the equipment offered on the W126 series was up to today's expectations. In most markets you could even order a W126 with a fridge installed on the trunk, individual rear bucket seats (fully electrically operated, with lumbar support and heated), front coupe-styled sport seats, etc, etc, etc. The only thing I would say was a little out of date were the sound systems.

On the other hand, most of the new amenities offered on the W140 were clever and useful, but someone could really live without them (like self-closing doors, parktronic and double sided windows).

Although, there is no contest on the ride and handling qualities between a W126 and a W140. The W140 definitely feels more tight and refined.

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A. Rosich
CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]