1978 Mercedes-Benz
1978 Mercedes-Benz sold for a median of $11,500 over the last 12 months, based on 49 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $7,700 and $19,250. 149 currently for sale.
1978 Mercedes-Benz against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $9.6k | $7.1k–$16k | 60 | 96 |
| 1976 | $8.7k | $5.8k–$20k | 64 | 132 |
| 1977 | $13k | $8.7k–$21k | 73 | 133 |
| 1978 | $14k | $8.1k–$20k | 104 | 150 |
| 1979 | $14k | $7.9k–$20k | 126 | 201 |
| 1980 | $14k | $8.9k–$22k | 130 | 205 |
| 1981 | $13k | $7.7k–$17k | 99 | 223 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1978 Mercedes-Benz auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Nov 4, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,000 | 43,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Oct 20, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $4,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Oct 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,000 | 43,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE Oct 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $9,200 | 166,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Sep 25, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,250 | 77,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Sep 15, 2026, RM Sotheby's | $7,700 | 169,795 | RM Sotheby's |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE Sep 11, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,200 | 135,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Sep 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $18,000 | 64,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Sep 9, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $35,500 | 72,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC C107 Sep 8, 2026, Car & Classic | $44,134 | 58,130 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Convertible With Hard Top Sep 5, 2026, Hemmings | $3,700 | – | Hemmings |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sep 3, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | 116,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL R107 Aug 19, 2026, Car & Classic | $12,275 | 170,000 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Aug 18, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,250 | 68,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240D Aug 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,500 | 127,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
744 1978 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 149 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1978 Mercedes-Benz cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1978 Mercedes-Benz sold for a median of $11,500 across 49 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $7,700 and $19,250. There are 149 currently for sale.
How many 1978 Mercedes-Benz listings are for sale right now?
There are 149 1978 Mercedes-Benz listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.