The local dealer imported a few 250s on the late 1970s. At the time, 300Ds were extremely popular so very few gasoline W123s were imported.

The price difference between a 280/280E and a 280S/280SE was minimal, so customers just preferred the S-class when ordering the 2.8 liter engine.

The 200 and the 230E were four cylinders, so they were grouped in a different league.

Hence, the 250 became popular price wise for customer who wanted a six cylinder Mercedes.

A classmate's mother from High School had one and I had the chance to ride in it quite often.

According to magazines articles I read at the time and the comments from the service department people at the dealer, it appeared that the 250 was quite appreciated by its owners and supposedly it was very reliable. Pick up was extremely better than the gas four cylinders and the diesels.

From production charts, the 250 was the model with the lowest numbers on the W123 line (making it special, maybe?). There was no W123 wagon or coupe, only the sedan.

I have the original brochures from 1977 and 1979.

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A. Rosich
CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]