1981
1 engine option
2.8L I6
Mercedes-Benz 280CE
4 generations · 4 engine options · data across all years of the 280CE platform.
1,949
Labor times
580
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
32
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1981 2.8L I6
$7,219
~$1,444/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
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