Mercedes-Benz 350 SE
(1972 - 1980)
Car articles about Mercedes-Benz 350 SE by year
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3, built between 1968 and 1972, was the fastest saloon produced in Germany and could also keep up with fast sports cars. It was created by combining the long-wheelbase version of the 300 SE with the engine from the Mercedes 600. 6.3 liters of displacement and 250 hp in combination with the lighter 300 SEL saloon made it possible to achieve outstanding driving performance without sacrificing comfort. This report goes into the history of the development, describes driving impressions and shows the saloon in current and historical pictures, supplemented by original brochures and press information, as well as a sound sample.
The R107 was a great success for Mercedes-Benz in 1971, and the comfortable touring sports car was ultimately produced until 1989. More comfort and more safety were at the top of the engineers' list of priorities. These qualities also convinced a certain Nicolae Ceaușescu, the supreme ruler of Romania at the time. This very car will now be auctioned in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016. This report describes the characteristics of the first R107 models and shows the Ceaușescu-350 SL in many pictures.
"In the midst of a period of economic worries, Daimler-Benz is launching an expensive, large car that aspires to the pinnacle of today's automotive technology..." This was written in "Automobil Revue" in mid-May 1975, the year in which the car market had reached a low point. In fact, it seemed an anachronism for a car company to come out with a new super model during the "oil crisis" that certainly did not have economy written all over it. Nevertheless, the car was a success, with 7,380 vehicles being built. This report summarizes its technical specifications and refers to presentations and test reports. Of particular interest and worthy of note in this article are the original transcripts of the statements made by Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Scherenberg at the presentation, as well as the technical data and press information.
In 1975, Mercedes presented the 450 SEL 6.9, the top-of-the-range model of the W 116 S-Class. A powerful V8 with a displacement of 6.8 liters delivered over 280 hp and catapulted the saloon into sports car performance territory. This was also appreciated by the press and, of course, the celebrities of the time. This driving report describes the special features and characteristics of the large saloon and shows them in present-day and historical images, supplemented by a sound sample.
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.
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.
Current market prices for Mercedes-Benz 350 SE
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
Convertible, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
Coupe, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 160 PS, 2778 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 194 PS, 4489 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 185 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 224 PS, 4520 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 185 PS, 2746 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 218 PS, 3818 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 239 PS, 4973 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 196 PS, 4489 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 3499 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 4520 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 250 PS, 6330 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Mercedes-Benz 350 SE
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (116) 1975 Not Sold Classicbid Weiterstadt Auktion (November 28, 2015) |
350 SE (116) | 1975 | Not Sold | Classicbid Weiterstadt Auktion (November 28, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (116) 1975 Not Sold Classicbid Retro Classics Auction 2016 (March 18, 2016) |
350 SE (116) | 1975 | Not Sold | Classicbid Retro Classics Auction 2016 (March 18, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE W116 1976 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Oktober-Versteigerung (October 20, 2018) |
350 SE W116 | 1976 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Oktober-Versteigerung (October 20, 2018) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (116) 1976 Sold Artcurial Automobiles sur les Champs 9 (November 1, 2015) |
350 SE (116) | 1976 | Sold | Artcurial Automobiles sur les Champs 9 (November 1, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (116) 1973 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Dorotheum Classic Expo Salzburg Versteigerung 2015 (October 17, 2015) |
350 SE (116) | 1973 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Dorotheum Classic Expo Salzburg Versteigerung 2015 (October 17, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (116) 1975 Not Sold Classicbid Frankfurt Sale (October 24, 2015) |
350 SE (116) | 1975 | Not Sold | Classicbid Frankfurt Sale (October 24, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SE (116) 1973 Sold Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (September 16, 2015) |
350 SE (116) | 1973 | Sold | Charterhouse Shepton Mallet Sale (September 16, 2015) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SL (107) 1980 Withdrawn CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017) |
350 SL (107) | 1980 | Withdrawn | CCA CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale (April 1, 2017) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SL (107) 1979 Sold Barons Collectors and Sports Cars (October 25, 2016) |
350 SL (107) | 1979 | Sold | Barons Collectors and Sports Cars (October 25, 2016) | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 SL (107) 1976 Sold Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 11th June 2016 Cars (June 11, 2016) |
350 SL (107) | 1976 | Sold | Historics at Brooklands Brooklands Museum 11th June 2016 Cars (June 11, 2016) |
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