Still, though, I love the W124's. My dad used to own one when I was a kid and I'd only known it from the passenger seat, but I got to drive one (a 300 CE) just last week, and I totally get what made them great cars.
The engine's got enough grunt to pull you away from a stop, but not enough to make it uncomfortable or jumpy off the line. It takes corners with composure, and even with a bit of size on the road, it doesn't feel intimidating at all. Throttle pedal was the heaviest I've ever come across, though.
I can't imagine how fun it would be with that monster V8!