The W124-chassis and its associated body style classifications would serve as the gateway to the E-Class designation we know today, taking on the now-commonplace nomenclature in 1993. While the exterior of the W124 appears noticeably newer than the earlier W123-chassis, the layers underneath remained fairly consistent with the outgoing E-Class predecessor; buyers could opt for a wagon model with the “S124” chassis designation, “W124” as a sedan, “C124” as a coupe, or “A124” for the US-facing six-cylinder cabriolet models late in production.
The W124 boasted one of the more stylish interiors of the time period, and was touted as one of the nicest places to spend time on four wheels; interior colors were period-appropriate, and the seats were noted to be a cut above the competition in the comfort segment. S124 models also used a trick hydropneumatic rear suspension design to level the rake of the vehicle when carrying a heavy load, cutting-edge technology for the time period.
Powertrains for the W124 emphasized a golden era for the brand, ranging from the OM603 diesel-six, to the reliable and torquey M103 and M104 inline-sixes (which could even be had with a manual transmission), to the AMG-tuned M119 V8 in the widebody 500E. Some W124s also saw the introduction of the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, the first of its kind from Mercedes.
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