A recurring tension: owners praise the effortless 322hp/354 lb-ft autobahn character and near-50/50 balance, while skeptics point out that modern and even 20-year-old AMGs like the E55 walk all over it for less money. The counter-argument is that the 500E's appeal is feel, build quality and rarity, not outright numbers.
Performance today: the eclipsed-by-modern debate
Mercedes-Benz 500E / E500 (W124) · driving