1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Built in 1978.
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1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $7.2k | $6.4k–$7.8k | 6 | 10 |
| 1976 | $8.2k | $4.8k–$13k | 8 | 13 |
| 1977 | $24k | $14k–$31k | 11 | 19 |
| 1978 | $19k | $8k–$26k | 9 | 18 |
| 1979 | $20k | $9.3k–$35k | 31 | 21 |
| 1980 | $18k | $10k–$24k | 23 | 16 |
| 1981 | $12k | $6.2k–$17k | 5 | 17 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class listings 18 for sale now
Mercedes-Benz S-Class by model year
1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class by version
- W116 S-Class
- $8.6k median, 6 sales in 3 years, 14 for sale
- 450SEL 6.9
- $26k median, 3 sales in 3 years, 3 for sale
Recent 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sep 3, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | 116,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SE Jan 15, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,373 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Oct 27, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $40,000 | 46,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Nov 12, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $27,500 | 49,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Nov 5, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $7,960 | 87,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Aug 30, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $18,500 | 136,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Apr 28, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $7,500 | 47,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Mar 29, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $25,500 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sep 14, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $12,350 | 172,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Sep 1, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $19,000 | 100,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Jul 2, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $34,500 | 45,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350SE Feb 28, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $5,100 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Sep 17, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $42,500 | 81,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Sep 16, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $20,000 | 99,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Feb 23, 2022, PCARMARKET | $5,100 | 123,619 | PCARMARKET |
114 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 18 currently live.
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