983 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL V126 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1980-1985]

Summary

Experts rate the 280 automatic SEL as the gold standard of the '80s limousines in terms of durability and comfort. According to ProfessCars™ estimates, the vehicle maintains solid performance with a top speed of 206 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 10.4 seconds, very respectable figures for a limousine of this size. The combined consumption of 14.0 L/100km is a result of the weight of the SEL chassis and the nature of the automatic gearbox of that time. The starting price in 1980 for this SEL model was around 40,800 Deutsche Mark (approximately €20,900). This variant remains a popular choice for fans of classic cars looking for maximum comfort with lower maintenance costs than the V8 models.