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Mercedes-Benz 280SE
5 generations · 5 engine options · data across all years of the 280SE platform.
2,393
Labor times
718
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
40
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0
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1972 4.5L M117 SOHC V8 (280SE 4.5)
$7,479
~$1,496/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1972
1 engine option
4.5L M117 SOHC V8 (280SE 4.5)
RWD
1971
1 engine option
2.8L I6
RWD
1970
1 engine option
2.8L I6
RWD
1969
1 engine option
2.8L I6
RWD
1968
1 engine option
2.8L I6
RWD
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