Lexus LS400 vs Mercedes W124: Which Over-Engineered Icon Actually Got It Right?

Toyota spent a billion dollars building a car specifically designed to embarrass Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes never acknowledged the fight — they were too busy building the last sedan ever made without a budget. This is the story of the Lexus LS400 versus the Mercedes W124, two of the most over-engineered cars of the twentieth century, and the two completely different philosophies that built them. #automotive #automotivehistory #lexusls400 #mercedesw124