| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Noted Mercedes series that officially began with the W116 in 1972 (1-5) | ||
| Top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz | New York Times | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Top-of-the-line Mercedes | New York Times | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz sedan | New York Times | 16 Sep 2023 |
| Flagship vehicle line for Mercedes-Benz | New York Times | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz sedan type | New York Times | 06 Feb 2021 |
| High-end Mercedes line | New York Times | 10 Apr 2019 |
| High-end Mercedes line | ||
| Mercedes-Benz luxury line | New York Times | 29 Jan 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz luxury line |