Mercedes-Benz 280 S
(1972 - 1985)
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A Mercedes is comfortable, a BMW is sporty. That has always been the case. However, it was a little different in this 1974 test, in which the competitors were also able to shine with unexpected characteristics.
People had actually expected a small Benz from Mercedes; the magazines were full of speculation at the end of the sixties. But then came the Stroke Eight, which replaced the small tail fin and looked completely different from its predecessor. And it was also available with a really powerful engine, the 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder with two overhead camshafts. A predecessor of the AMG sports saloons? This report tells the story of the Stroke Eight and the most powerful model and shows the cars in many historical and modern photos.
It was not just one luxury sedan among many. It was the luxury sedan. The one against which all others had to measure themselves. The one that was only measured against the very highest standards. The Mercedes-Benz W 116 once again drew from the full before lightweight construction and air resistance put an end to the Swabian solid construction of steel and chrome. This article describes why the first S-Class, even with its six-cylinder engine, belonged to the pinnacle of automotive engineering and shows a picture of a Caledonia green 280 SE.
In the seventies and eighties, the Mercedes W123 model series was an integral part of the everyday street scene. In addition to private individuals, its regular customers included cab drivers, who appreciated the comfort, reliability and durability of what was then the most successful model series. Today, the W123 is a popular classic, but there are no longer many of them in our part of the world, as some have been exported and are used as cabs or limousines abroad.
Over 35 years ago, Mercedes presented the S-Class of the W 126 series, the superlative saloon that was more aerodynamic, safer and more innovative than all the competition. Only the simple and unusual design initially caused some controversy, but the continuing success and over 800,000 units produced proved that Mercedes was right. This driving report portrays a Mercedes-Benz 500 SE of the first W-126 generation and describes its development and special features.
It took almost eight years to develop and prepare for production, and then the cab drivers refused to accept progress, even organizing protest rallies because they preferred the predecessor. And today, almost 35 years later, the Mercedes-Benz 124 model series is known as the last "real" Mercedes. Over two million saloons were built over 11 years, and today they are as popular as their predecessors. This report describes the history of the 124 model series, portrays a 280 E from 1993 and explains how it feels today, 25 years after its production.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 280 S
4-Door Sedan, 140 PS, 2778 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 156 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2778 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 194 PS, 4489 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 196 PS, 4489 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 185 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 185 PS, 2746 cm3
Coupe, 160 PS, 2746 cm3
Coupe, 160 PS, 2746 cm3
Coupe, 185 PS, 2746 cm3
Coupe, 185 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 185 PS, 2746 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 280 S
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 280 S (116) 1975 Sold Bonhams The Mercedes Benz Sale (March 28, 2015) |
280 S (116) | 1975 | Sold | Bonhams The Mercedes Benz Sale (March 28, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 S 1975 Sold Humer-und-Granner-Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2024) |
280 S | 1975 | Sold | Humer-und-Granner-Auktionen Classic Expo Salzburg (October 19, 2024) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 S Saloon 1978 Not Sold Bonhams MPH Bicester Dezember (December 11, 2021) |
280 S Saloon | 1978 | Not Sold | Bonhams MPH Bicester Dezember (December 11, 2021) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 S (116) 1979 Not Sold Barons Spring Classics (April 22, 2017) |
280 S (116) | 1979 | Not Sold | Barons Spring Classics (April 22, 2017) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (107) 1983 Sold SWVA Poole Auction (July 29, 2016) |
280 SL (107) | 1983 | Sold | SWVA Poole Auction (July 29, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 TE 1978 Sold RM/Sotheby's St. Moritz (September 15, 2023) |
280 TE | 1978 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's St. Moritz (September 15, 2023) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (107) 1984 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 7, 2015) |
280 SL (107) | 1984 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (November 7, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (107) 1985 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Sale (March 2, 2016) |
280 SL (107) | 1985 | Sold | Brightwells Classic & Vintage Sale (March 2, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 SLC auto 1981 Sold Silverstone Auctions The Restoration Show Sale 2014 (April 12, 2014) |
280 SLC auto | 1981 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions The Restoration Show Sale 2014 (April 12, 2014) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 280 E /8 1974 Not Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Klassische Automobile und Motorräder (April 21, 2018) |
280 E /8 | 1974 | Not Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Klassische Automobile und Motorräder (April 21, 2018) |
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