Autopedle

My Autopedle

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116)

Germany · sedan · 1972 to 1980

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116)
Photo: nakhon100 · CC BY 2.0
Power
180 hp
Price new
$13,000 in 1972, about $100,100 in 2025 money
Built
1972 to 1980
From
Germany
Body
Sedan
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Fuel
Petrol, diesel
Engine
Front-engined

Power is for a typical version, and the price is the base price at launch in US dollars.

Did you know?

  • The first car officially called S-Class, it was also the first production car offered with modern electronic ABS.
  • Its 450 SEL 6.9 flagship rode on self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension and was one of the fastest sedans of its day.

More from Mercedes-Benz

Every Mercedes-Benz on Autopedle →