Owners describe the six-cylinder W124 as buttery-smooth and remarkably quiet — some say you cannot tell it is running at idle, a refinement they claim predated Lexus. The engine-and-transmission combination is singled out for ride quality, and the cars are called deeply satisfying, confidence-inspiring drivers even by modern standards.
Driving character: smooth power, uncanny quiet idle
Mercedes-Benz W124 E-Class · driving