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Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet has a market value of $310,875 to $457,307 depending on year and condition, based on 38 verified auction sales across 2 model years (1970–1971). Individual examples have sold from $186,000 to $500,000, with 8 sold in the past 12 months.

Value Range
$310,875 to $457,307
Median Sale
$294,000
Auction Sales
38
Model Years
2

Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Value by Year

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet (W111)
34 auction sales
$457,307
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet (W111)
4 auction sales
$310,875

Recent Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Aug 13, 20261971$500,000
Jun 30, 20261971$299,99951,000 mi
Jun 1, 20261971$245,000
May 4, 20261971$390,000768 mi
Feb 27, 20261971$320,000
Jan 23, 20261971$252,000
Oct 4, 20251971$285,000144,000 mi
Aug 16, 20251971$260,000
Aug 15, 20251971$307,500
May 27, 20251971$208,00071,778 mi
Mar 6, 20251971$210,00097,707 mi
Jan 26, 20251971$250,000729 mi

Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet — Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet worth?

Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet market values range from $310,875 to $457,307 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $186,000 to $500,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet year is best?

DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet year (1970–1971) so you can compare appreciation and pricing side by side. The full Value Signal — appreciating, stable, or depreciating, with a 1–5 year projection — is available on each year's page.

How many Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet sell per year?

8 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 38 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet?

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