Mercedes-Benz 250/280E/250T/280TE
Overview
| Produced: |
1975-1984, 154350 produced. (+9651 Estate in 1970s) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Estate,4 doors,5 seats Saloon,4 doors,5 seats |
Mercedes launched six cylinder models of its new W123 range in 1975. The new model line-up included 250 and 280E saloons as well as 250T and 280TE estate cars. All models featured four doors (plus tailgate on estates) and comfortable accommodation for five people. The 250 models used a 2525cc six and the 280's used a new twin-cam, 2746cc unit.
Most of the six cylinder W123 cars sold in the UK were well equipped and luxurious, however less lavish models were sold throughout the world and many still work hard as taxis, thanks to their indestructible nature.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2746cc | S6 OHC | Mercedes S6 | ||
| 2525cc | S6 OHC | Mercedes S6 | ||
| 2525cc | S6 DOHC | Mercedes S6 | ||
| 2746cc | S6 DOHC | Mercedes S6 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 mph | 8.5 s | 18 mpg | 280E (2746ccc) |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Our Cars |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2003 | |||
| Our Cars - 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0-Litre-Phil Bell. 1985 Fiat 124 Spider-Ben Field. 1972 Fiat 130 Saloon-Martin Buckley. 1969 Triumph Vitesse, 1967 Jaguar 420-Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Merc to Monte-Carlo |
62 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars May 2002 | |||
| Merc to Monte-Carlo - Experience 500 miles in three days: crossing the Alps in a Mercedes-Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' from Stuttgart to Monaco. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars February 2002 pg 58 |
58 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2002 | |||
| Aston Martin V8 Volante vs Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet. All other cars suffer punishing depreciation on their way to secondhand bargain status, but these two convertibles have never really fallen out of the desirability tree. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars January 2002 pg 104 |
104 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2002 | |||
| Mercedes-Benz 260D. Outside any airport you'll find a Mercedes taxi ready to whisk you to your hotel. The story starts with this car. | ||||
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