Mercedes-Benz 420 W126
1986–1991The Mercedes-Benz 420 W126 (1986–1991) costs on average €27,372 on the European used-car market, based on 12 listings. Typical prices range from €20,276 to €34,900 depending on year and condition.

Power
204 - 218 HP
152 - 163 kW
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Engine Size
4.1 - 4.2 L
Emission Class
Euro 0
Body Types

Saloon, Sports Car / Coupe
2/3 or 4/5
doors
5 or 4
seats
Blue
Color
- Production years
- 1986–1991
- Body styles
- sedan, coupe
Model facts
Factory data from 276 registrations in the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data)
Factory power
177–234 HP
median 219 HP (161 kW)
CO₂ (NEDC, median)
242 g/km
Drivetrains
Petrol/diesel 100%
Body styles
Sedan 65% · Convertible 19% · Coupé 16%
Kerb weight
1,691 kg
tows up to 1,583 kg
Available engines
Most Common
420 SE
Most popular choice for this model.
204 HP
4.2L
Petrol
Euro 0
1693 kg
~€203/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420 SEL
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.2L
Petrol
Euro 0
1738 kg
~€203/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420 SL
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.2L
Petrol
Euro 0
1658 kg
~€203/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420 SEC
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.2L
Petrol
Euro 0
1640 kg
~€186/quarter road tax
420 SE
Dynamic and powerful.
204 HP
4.1L
Petrol
Euro 0
1620 kg
~€186/quarter road tax
420 SEL
Dynamic and powerful.
204 HP
4.1L
Petrol
Euro 0
1646 kg
~€186/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420 SE
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.2L
LPG
Euro 0
1773 kg
~€374/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420 SEC
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.1L
Petrol
Euro 0
1600 kg
~€186/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420 SL
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.1L
Petrol
Euro 0
1560 kg
~€186/quarter road tax
420SEL
Dynamic and powerful.
204 HP
4.2L
Petrol
Euro 0
1830 kg
~€220/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420 SEL
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.2L
LPG
Euro 0
1788 kg
~€374/quarter road tax
420 SE
Dynamic and powerful.
204 HP
4.1L
LPG
Euro 0
1700 kg
~€345/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420SE
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.2L
Petrol
Euro 0
1659 kg
~€203/quarter road tax
Most Powerful
420 SEC
Dynamic and powerful.
218 HP
4.2L
LPG
Euro 0
1720 kg
~€345/quarter road tax
Generations
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | €34,900 | 104,283 km | 2 |
| 1989 | €20,276 | 210,581 km | 3 |
| 1988 | €28,763 | 134,496 km | 4 |
| 1987 | €24,900 | 110,681 km | 1 |
| 1986 | €28,940 | 121,393 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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