Does anyone know what the cost of a new 1986 560 SEL was ? What were the options available? Thanks for any help.

I do not have records on U.S. retail prices, but I have the official M.B. for February 13, 1989:

560SE......................D.M. 112,300.00
560SEL.....................D.M. 116,800.00

Sorry, but no idea of the exchange rate of Deustch Marks at the time. The prices are also for Diplomat and Tourist sales in Germany. Regular retail prices were about 15% higher.

In terms of optional equipment, I do have the original M.B. U.S. brochure, which list the following optional extras for the 560SEL:

-Four place seating package
-Front seats with electrically operated orthopedic seats
-Front seat with reinforced springs
-Metallic paint (at no extra charge)
-Upholstery, velour

Specifications for the U.S. 560SEL were:

Net Power: 238 h.p.
Net torque: 287 lb-ft
Displacement: 5,547 c.c. / 338.5 cu.in.
Compression ration: 9.0:1
Rear axle ratio: 2.47:1
Cd Value: 0.36
Curb weight: 4,035 lbs.
Interior volume: 100.0 cu.ft.
Trunk capacity: 15.2 cu.ft
Turning circle: 40.6 ft.


A. Rosich
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E320, 1995

On the East coast of the U.S., 560SELs retailed for about $53,000 in 1986. Also, they only made 16,559 of them in 1986. I got this info from a book called "Mercedes-Benz Production Models Book 1946-1995", written by W. Robert Nitske. The book doesn't really go into detailabout all the diffferent options there were.

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Well, it's not an '86, but I have the original sticker for my car ('87 560SEL) and it reads $66,800.00. The car came with only the standard features, so I can't be much help on that question.
Justin

you can call Mercedes Benz 800 # and give them you vin number they will send you a copy of the orginal sticker and if they have any more information they will send it to you.

I got mine from them and also what work was done on the car when the previous owner had it

benzat
1982 380 SEC

Thanks for the info. It is very helpful and much appreciated.