1981
1 engine option
4.5L V8
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
6 generations · 6 engine options · data across all years of the 450SEL platform.
3,330
Labor times
910
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
42
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1981 4.5L V8
$9,231
~$1,846/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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