Mercedes-Benz 500 SE (W 140)

Vehicle Description

The 500 SE from the W140 series as it is offered here, is a 1993 model with one previous owner.

The 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine produces 235 kW (320 hp). The unwarranted mileage of 139,882 km is plausible and matches the overall impression of the vehicle.

The full-size sedan’s finish in blue black metallic (MB color code 199) is in a good condition. The black fabric interior leaves a good impression. What is more, the youngtimer’s features speak for themselves: There’s an electric sunroof, the original MB alloy wheels, and also dual-zone climate control and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat. The service booklet is available.

A full-fledged upper class sedan with everyday qualities and potential for the future, at an affordable price.

With the appearance of the new S-Class in 1991, it rained criticism: The vehicles were too heavy, not at all up to date in their megalomania – loading capacity was too low, and to top it all off, they didn’t even fit on the Sylt-shuttle trains!

Those who didn’t care about all of the above, acquired a sedan that set new standards and came with a hoist of innovations: CAN bus, voice controlled car telephony, park distance control, ESP, double glazed laminated safety glass … things that nowadays have become automotive standard were here on board for the first time. The excellent workmanship and reliability bestowed many W 140 a second career outside Germany. Models of this series were the first to be offered with V12 engines. Incidentally, the Maybachs built until 2011 were largely based on the the W 140 series.

Like all large Mercedes limousines before, the 1990s S-Class will be a sought-after classic in the foreseeable future.

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