I am not sure how realible the 220 is...as I have not known anyone who had owned theirs for several years

I do agree that right off the bat the 140 appears to be a more sturdy/well built car...however...BULLETPROOF?...by no stretch of imagination is that the case...my persona car that was sold after 5 years of ownership had over $20,000 worth of warranty work done during the time I owned it
If you want to hear some EXTREMLY frustrated owners...go to your local benz dealer and take a survey of the 140 owners,many of which have cars that are out of warranty, ...and see what they have to say about ..evap cores, window regulators,climate control shot off valves, closing assist pumps, suspension issues..etc..etc


Warren
2000 BMW 740i/w full sports package
1992 MB 300SD(sold)
Colombus Ohio