# Used 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SL prices

> The average asking price for a used 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is $24,500, with 94,480 miles on average, across 2 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1978) · [all Mercedes-Benz 280SL model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl.md)

- Average asking price: $24,500 (median $24,500)
- Average miles: 94,480
- For sale now: 2
- Average days listed: 168 (of 2 with a listing date)

## 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SL prices by state

Too few cars in any one state yet.

## Other Mercedes-Benz 280SL years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/2022.md) | $108,600 | — | 2 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/2017.md) | $64,475 | — | 2 |
| [1993](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1993.md) | $12,750 | — | 1 |
| [1985](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1985.md) | $10,614 | — | 7 |
| [1983](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1983.md) | $18,307 | — | 7 |
| [1982](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1982.md) | $21,250 | 163,271 | 2 |
| [1981](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1981.md) | $17,845 | — | 2 |
| [1980](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1980.md) | $10,989 | 185,432 | 2 |
| [1979](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1979.md) | $26,000 | — | 1 |
| **1978** | $24,500 | 94,480 | 2 |
| [1977](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1977.md) | $15,179 | — | 5 |
| [1971](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1971.md) | $150,577 | 20,225 | 22 |
| [1970](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1970.md) | $119,662 | 74,320 | 21 |
| [1969](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1969.md) | $125,150 | 60,810 | 20 |
| [1968](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1968.md) | $71,500 | — | 8 |

## Used 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SL prices: common questions

### How does the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280SL compare with the 1977?

The 1978 asks $24,500 on average with 94,480 miles; the 1977 asks $15,179.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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