Those cars have multi valve electronic controlled engines designed with good torque in mind. Your car is a 15+ year old chassis and engine design, come on man! Its like comparing apples and oranges.
If your looking to feel good about yourself try taking some of these cars on in places the W124 excels in like high speed cornering for example...i'd like to see a freaking baby_boomer_mini van keep up with you there.
If your into traffic light drag racing and your on a budget get a Honda!
As for me I am just going to be happy in the fact that i'll still be driving my benz long after these cars hit the scrap heap

Just my 2 cents...I should stay of the caffeine.

Yal 88 230E (W124)