1981 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280E
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Photo: Mercedes-Benz W123 - Front View by (G)jabz, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz, TC 24, Essen (TCE43262) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: W123 Side Profile by Verdict09, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz (Type 123) - Pont arrière by Kev22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Seat 600, 1977 IPV, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 (4382649175) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W123 (W123, 1977–1985); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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- Photo: Mercedes-Benz W123 - Front View by (G)jabz, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz, TC 24, Essen (TCE43262) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: W123 Side Profile by Verdict09, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz (Type 123) - Pont arrière by Kev22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Seat 600, 1977 IPV, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 (4382649175) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280E is a 137-hp 2.8-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 137 horsepower.
The E-Class measures 190.9 inches long on a 110.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,450 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,848 ($95,991 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.8L (168 cu in) M110 I6 |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Horsepower | 137 hp |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection (K-Jetronic) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded premium |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.9 in |
| Width | 70.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.