Mercedes-Benz S 280
3 generations · 1968–1998The Mercedes-Benz S 280 has been built in 3 generations between 1968 and 1998. Compare what changed from one generation to the next below, with factory data from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW).
Mercedes-Benz S 280 generations
W1401993–1998S280Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 193 HP
- Body styles
- Saloon
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W1261979–1985S280 (early S-Class)Average used priceNo price data- Body styles
- Saloon
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W1111968–1971280SE (Coupe/Convertible)Average used priceNo price data- Body styles
- Coupe · Convertible
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How the Mercedes-Benz S 280 generations differ
| Generation | W140 | W126 |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 1993–1998 | 1979–1985 |
| Listings | 2 | 1 |
| Power | 193 HP | — |
| Fuel | Petrol · LPG | — |
| Gearbox | Automatic 100% | — |
| Body styles | Saloon | Saloon |
| Length × width | 2.98 × 0.95 m | — |
| Wheelbase | 3.04 m | — |
| Kerb weight | 1,963 kg | — |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 316 g/km | — |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | — |
| NL registrations | 49 | — |
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.
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | €11,395 | 153,751 km | 2 |
| 1981 | €18,900 | 87,860 km | 1 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).