Independent in Long Beach, California

Mercedes 280SE 4.5 Priced Near $10,000 is Superior Luxury

The Mercedes Benz 280SE 4.5 commands almost three times the average car price, with roughly ten thousand dollars. Mercedes touts its European touring sedan as a high performance, feature rich vehicle built to handle Alpine passes and Autobahn speeds. It highlights a fuel injected V eight, computerized fuel metering, precise steering, four disc brakes, optional luxury comforts, and a test drive invitation. It notes two companion V eight models, the 280SEL 4.5 and 300SEL 4.5, with longer wheelbase and air suspension respectively, together making up a small share of U S sales.