Mercedes-Benz might be known for premium and luxury ... until the launch of the C215 model based on the succeeding W220 S-Class in 1998. Succeeding the C140 CL-Class is the second-gen series ...

Actual terms vary by lender. So many Mercedes enthusiasts complain about the W220 saying it was a lemon, not built to Mercedes standards or a car built by accountants rather than engineers.