best is kinda vague though.

best styling? engineering? durability? ruggedness? economy?

there are many different parameters by which best can be measured.
i pick the 124. versatile (4 body styles, 5 if you include the long version, 6 if you include the hearse version), handsome, economic (200D) powerful (500E) practical (4MATIC) durable (my 15 year old car has an interior that amazes people, still purrs, and can roar too) and so on.

the broad range of cars (aneamic 200 with a carb to the almighty 500E) presents a smorgasbord of great options for many different people with many different needs. the vary from stripped models with wind up windows, steel wheels with hubcaps to the decked out models with climate control and powered rear sun shades. and looked fresh throught its life thanks to subtle upgrades through the different model years.

but then again, i am biased.

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