S-Class (W140) Modern classics: the S-Class Saloons of the Mercedes-Benz 140 series (1991 to 1998)


The Mercedes-Benz W140 is the third generation S-Class. Body styles: sedan/pullman (W140/VV140) and coupé (C140), with two wheelbase lengths (SE and SEL). Predecessor: S-Class (W126). Production: 1991-1998. Successor: S-Class (W220/C215).
The W140 is probably the last over engineered car and hard to believe that it cost over $1 Billion to develop this car in the 1980s. Built like a tank but some really innovative tech. I remember the 600SEL V12 had the largest catalytic converter fitted to any car at 7ltr.
 
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I just love the interior on this S600 coupe. It has many important touches that are missing in new Mercedes interiors.

Look at the door cards with real pleated leather, wooden handles and classy wood trim and carpet at the bottom of the door cards.

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The bottom of the dash also has deep pile carpet on the passenger side.

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The rear central seat divider has real classy wood trim and the door cards also have pleated leather and wood trim.

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The material quality is just in another league compared to modern Mercedes models
 

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Mercedes-Benz Group AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Established in 1926, Mercedes-Benz Group produces consumer luxury vehicles and light commercial vehicles badged as Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach. Its origin lies in Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft's 1901 Mercedes and Carl Benz's 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, which is widely regarded as the first internal combustion engine in a self-propelled automobile. The slogan for the brand is "the best or nothing".
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