I can't believe so many people think the 140 is ugly! I love the 140, and have always wished it was available in the U.S. with a more trustworthy diesel engine in it. I think it had a great, "statesman's tank" look to it ... maybe the last real Mercedes-Benz as far as looking like one.

I think this poll should say "least beautiful" instead of "ugliest," personally. I wouldn't call any of them ugly, really. There are some I don't care for as much as others, but each has its own style and strongpoints. I guess I would have to say 210 or 110 ... although I would love to have a finny just because the fact that they look a little bizarre makes them kind of cool. I don't think the 210 is ugly by any means, but I don't particularly care for the "double bubble" headlights. The 201, I would not describe as beautiful, but it's very sporty and has its own attitude.

Heck, I can never even decide what order my favorites go in. 124 is always my favorite, probably since that's what I grew up with. Most days 115 is my second-favorite, but sometimes it's 123, sometimes its 116, or 140. And of course 126s (I like the 86+ ones better).

If I had to pick a least-favorite Mercedes stlye from across the board, I'd probably say the R-Class. Still seems like it would be a nice car to have, though, in the diesel ... a CDI under that hood would make anything a little prettier.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

The W124 is kind of square for my taste.

I was never a big W123 fan either, I think it looks like a Volvo from the back and sides.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

w201. Ugliest one on the list.

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

Blasheme!!!

Volvo--Very Odd Looking Vehicular Object...

I have to say the R class and the ML are my least favorite.

The KIA (Killed in Action) Avanti looks like a POS from the rear, and a drunken melding of a Jag and MB front end design.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

So for it looks like I'm not alone in my opinion of the 190D's (201).

The 124 isn't doing so hot either.

I'm a little surprised the 210 is doing so poorly... I thought after putting out the 201/124/140 the 210 was a nice return to something a bit classier from MB.

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'79 300SD
'82 Chevy Chevette diesel

The W126 LWB is too big for my tastes. The W126 SWB is too. The W124. Perfect.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

I've always liked huge cars... even a Grand Marquis is capable of looking pretty nice to me, if the Benz is out of commission - I'd say the long w126 and the w140 are my favorites, followed very closely by the e300turbodiesel, whichever one that is. w210 maybe.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL

no one thinks the w116 is ugly... I wanted to check that off as well but only the US Spec w116 looks ugly

I voted for the fintail but if given the choice might pick the 140.

I still like fintails though, the pugnacious front makes up for the faux american fins on the rear!

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I think the 116 looks retarded. The 123 looks so much better. But the 140, most importantly the rear is just plain ugly.

Not the w201

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Dave

1985 190D 2.2 auto--gone
1975 240D 4-speed--storage
1985 500SEL--daily driver
1985 300TD--bad rust, soon to part out...
1982 300SD--waiting on engine from RD
1984 190E--storage
1996 Dodge 2500 Cummins--daily driver

I voted for the W123...I used to have a 300CD and had to get rid of it because I felt like vomiting every time I would walk up to it in a parking lot...sorry guys lol.

I think my favorites are the W126 (which I now own) and the W140.

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Current cars:
2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles
2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles
1995 S320, 207k Miles

I think the 116 is so stylish, although I'll admit the US headlights look a little silly on it. I love a euro 116, though ... had such a wealthy aura about it.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

Ok I'll admit the euro 116 looks nice. I was talking about the us 116

This thread is a bad idea. People will get offended, and take it way too personal. Kind of like asking who has the ugliest wife, bans will quickly follow.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!