The 280 is a quick car. Not as quick as a W124 E320, but quick nonetheless. As far as highway passing power. Its got it, but nothing exemplary(of course I'm spoiled).

I drove a C220 once. It was alright, but IMHO it didn't feel all too different in acceleration from a 190E 2.3.

The C280 is MUCH peppier, and will definitely get you out of tight spots if you need it. MPG in a 280 M104 is about 25 city driving. C280 has about as much pull to it as a 420SEL. At least that's what it felt like. Guess acceleration 0-60 must be in the 8's.

Mercedes should've recalled the headgasket issue. It IS a known defect in design yet they never issued a campaign. That's the only thing that could go wrong, I believe, with a 202 M104.

The six is a much smoother engine and will idle like a clock. It has an excellentl gutteral Germanic sound that accompanies full throttle acceleration.

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