Go for the new E320. I have an 02 E430 4-Matic. I upgraded to it from a 1998 E320. I thought the torquier V8 would be better for the heavier 4-Matic system, in the end, the V6 was plenty of juice and the 430 with 4-Matic is a pig on gas and does not feel all that stronger IMHO.

Surprisingly, the same exact problems I had in the 1998 E320 continued with this last year of the venerable 210, crappy AM radio reception (and thats with premium sound), goes through light bulbs like a cheap Walkman through batteries (especially fog lamps), windshild wiper blade needs replacment monthly.

Go for the new E320, just my 2 cents.

Oleh