I could see that, my 1988 325ic with a 166K blows away my 1990 MB 300E with 125K....the BMW is a much better car mechanically...much better.. really goofy, the mercedes body and interior is superior to the BMW yet the BMW blows the Mercedes away operationally...and I mean this...suspension, brakes, transmission and don't even talk about the engine....BMW eats Mercedes for breakfast in these regards....