1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL V126 (Manuals / 5 Gears) RWD [1980-1985]

Summary

Experts rate the 5-speed 280 SEL as one of the most resilient limousines of the time, with the fifth gear significantly helping to balance the added weight of the SEL chassis. According to ProfessCars™ estimates, performance remains excellent with a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 9.4 seconds and a top speed of 209 km/h. Although it is a tall tool (5135 mm), the manual gearbox gives it a vibrancy not found in automatic versions. The combined consumption of 11.9 L/100km is incredibly impressive for a limousine of this size in the 80s. The starting price in 1981 for this model with the option of 5 gears was around 41,500 Deutsche Mark (approx. €21,250). This variant remains a gem for collectors looking for maximum space coupled with the classic mechanical feel.