Merc1
Premium
The six-speed automatic transmission could also be manually shifted with paddle style levers on the back of steering wheel. It doesn't take long to get the hang of these and you can make lightning shifts without taking your hands off the wheel - very cool.
Verdict
The price may be daunting, but in super-sedan circles it's actually reasonable. And for me, the all-weather advantage of Quattro all-wheel-drive makes it the leader of this excusive club.
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