Mercedes-Benz 500
3 generations · 1934–1999The Mercedes-Benz 500 has been built in 3 generations between 1934 and 1999. Compare what changed from one generation to the next below, with factory data from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW).
Mercedes-Benz 500 generations
W1401991–1999500 SE/SELAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 241–381 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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W1261979–1991500 SE/SELAverage used price€32,93614 listings- Power
- 136–519 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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W291934–1936Mercedes 500 (W29)Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 160 HP
- Body styles
- Convertible
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How the Mercedes-Benz 500 generations differ
| Generation | W140 | W126 | W29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 1991–1999 | 1979–1991 | 1934–1936 |
| Average used price | — | €32,936 | — |
| Typical price range | — | €15,950 – €62,648 | — |
| Average mileage | — | 133,258 km | — |
| Listings | 2 | 14 | — |
| Power | 241–381 HP | 136–519 HP | 160 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol |
| Body styles | Sedan | Sedan | Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 2.55 m | 2.83 m | 3.41 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,851 kg | 1,748 kg | 2,657 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 286 g/km | 249 g/km | — |
| Seats and doors | 2 seats · 2 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors | 4 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | — | €500 | — |
| NL registrations | 410 | 1,474 | 3 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Mercedes-Benz 500 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | €48,465 | 158,247 km | 2 |
| 1990 | €15,950 | 145,300 km | 1 |
| 1989 | €19,800 | 266,575 km | 1 |
| 1988 | €34,900 | 145,600 km | 1 |
| 1986 | €25,900 | 188,000 km | 1 |
| 1985 | €62,648 | 89,395 km | 3 |
| 1982 | €27,250 | 97,728 km | 3 |
| 1981 | €25,983 | 146,258 km | 3 |
| 1980 | €16,912 | 120,000 km | 1 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).