The Mercedes-Benz W124 is the precursor to the E-Class we know today. Manufactured from 1984 to 1997, enthusiasts and Mercedes connoisseurs regard the W124 as the pinnacle of German auto engineering.

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Just like its immediate predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz W124 has now become one of those cars that defies the pressures of time, and could still be readily found as a daily driver today. It's also a ...

In today’s world of angry-looking sports sedans, the 500E is amazingly reserved. History is written by the victors; so are most autobahn stories. Yet, my abiding memory of Mercedes’s epoch-defining ...

From the 1950s through the early 1990s, Mercedes-Benz made its name around the globe with rock-solid chassis engineering in large sedans, coupes, and wagons designed to see the end of the world.

When I say “Mercedes,” I’m willing to bet that a Platonic ideal pops into your head. I can’t get inside there and take a look, but it’s probably a boxy sedan — one that looks awfully similar to the ...

The ’80s was a significant period for foreign cars in the US. Much has been written on how the likes of the Camry and Accord built upon their popularity during the fuel crisis and slid into driveways ...

The long-discontinued W124 E-Class, with its understated looks, top-notch build and impeccable road manners, is one of Mercedes-Benz’s finest and most successful models. About a decade and a half ago, ...

Right, it's time for something stoic and dependable. And apart from a Routemaster or an FX4 cab, do they come more stoic and dependable than a Mercedes W124? I was specifically drawn to this one at ...