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.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What seems off is the spring setup used on cars with 4Matic all-wheel-drive. Obviously, adding front axles to a chassis originally designed ...

After nearly a year of ownership, my W124 Mercedes 300CE, purchased on eBay, is experiencing significant engine problems and ...

Theo has dedicated his life to cars. He has studied the only Automotive Journalism course in the world located at Coventry University and describes this passion as a clinical obsession. Give Theo four ...

Launched in November 1984, the Mercedes-Benz W124, the model that inaugurated the E-Class moniker in 1993, is nearing its 30th anniversary, a fact that many cars from this series appear to ignore. I’m ...

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, ...

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 ...