Mercedes-Benz 280 W123
1976–1985The Mercedes-Benz 280 W123 (1976–1985) costs on average €23,095 on the European used-car market, based on 39 listings. Typical prices range from €15,945 to €45,710 depending on year and condition.

Power
155 - 185 HP
116 - 138 kW
Fuel
Petrol, Other
Transmission
Various
Engine Size
2.7 L
Emission Class
Euro 0
Body Types

Sports Car / Coupe, Saloon, SUV / Off-road Vehicle / Pickup Truck, Estate Car, Cabriolet / Roadster
2/3 or 4/5
doors
4, 5, 2 or 7
seats
Silver
Color
- Production years
- 1976–1985
- Body styles
- Saloon, Coupe, Estate
Model facts
Factory data from 3,692 registrations in the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data)
Factory power
72–748 HP
median 182 HP (134 kW)
Original list price
€500.00
median when new (NL)
CO₂ (NEDC, median)
217 g/km
Drivetrains
Petrol/diesel 100%
Body styles
Sedan 65% · Convertible 12% · Estate 11%
Kerb weight
1,640 kg
tows up to 1,474 kg
Available engines
Most Common
280 SL
Most popular choice for this model.
185 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
1609 kg
~€186/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 SE
Smooth and refined.
185 HP
2.7L
Petrol
Euro 0
1660 kg
~€203/quarter road tax
280 S
Smooth and refined.
155 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
1700 kg
~€203/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 SE
185 HP
2.7L
LPG
Euro 0
1740 kg
~€345/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 SE
Smooth and refined.
185 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
1685 kg
~€203/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 CE
Smooth and refined.
185 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
1546 kg
~€169/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 SL
Smooth and refined.
185 HP
2.7L
Petrol
Euro 0
1609 kg
~€186/quarter road tax
280 S
156 HP
LPG
Euro 0
1764 kg
~€374/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 SLC
Smooth and refined.
185 HP
Petrol
Euro 0
1610 kg
~€186/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 SE
185 HP
LPG
Euro 0
1774 kg
~€374/quarter road tax
280 S
Smooth and refined.
156 HP
2.7L
Petrol
Euro 0
1665 kg
~€203/quarter road tax
280 GE
Smooth and refined.
156 HP
2.7L
Petrol
Euro 0
2155 kg
~€288/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 CE
Smooth and refined.
185 HP
2.7L
Petrol
Euro 0
1546 kg
~€169/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
280 e
Smooth and refined.
185 HP
2.7L
Petrol
Euro 0
1542 kg
~€169/quarter road tax
Generations
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | €21,662 | 134,959 km | 7 |
| 1983 | €18,213 | 84,515 km | 2 |
| 1982 | €45,710 | 97,325 km | 4 |
| 1981 | €21,099 | 162,844 km | 5 |
| 1980 | €22,248 | 99,995 km | 4 |
| 1979 | €20,920 | 171,158 km | 5 |
| 1978 | €18,841 | 125,079 km | 6 |
| 1977 | €15,945 | 116,586 km | 4 |
| 1976 | €26,950 | 97,670 km | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).
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