1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class Review
Price Estimate:Â $5,300 - $8,595

Mercedes-Benz 420-Class model years
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For sale near Bowie, MD
2 listings
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- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Wheels And Deals Auto Sales (551 mi away)
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Located in Atlanta, GA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (14 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBCA35E5MA589075
Stock: R1454
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-22-2025- 115,959 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Autodealz (1,990 mi away)
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Located in Tempe, AZ
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (14 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBCA35E8MA572545
Stock: 572545
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-01-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded in Maryland.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Maryland
$256/mo  for 420-Class 420SEL
420-Class 420SEL
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$199/mo
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Last year the for the simple 'Big Benz'
4.38 out of 5 starsJayKinfFL, 07/05/2010
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
1991 was the last year for this body style, and Mercedes certainly got their money's worth out of the design - it has been in production since the 1980 model year. Trunk space is great for a foreign car (larger than Lexus LS400 or Infiniti Q45), but not nearly as spacious as Deville or Continental. Fuel economy is not great, acceptable for a car of this size - but made even worse … since you must use premium (min. 91 oct.) fuel. Interior room is cavernous - and the front seat adjustments (and telescoping steering column) can be tailored to make just about any size driver comfortable. Acceleration isn't as swift as the larger 560 series, but considerably better than the 6-cyl. 300 models.
The Classic
5 out of 5 starsKMars, 10/16/2015
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
I purchased this car used, 14 years old at the time. I have owned it 10 years now.
First off, it's the most beautiful car I have ever owned. The previous owner was a surgeon, who took excellent care of it. The paint still shines beautifully. The interior has no rips or tears. I truly found a beauty...and have kept it this way the past 10 years. I still get complements everywhere I go. …
Maintaining this car has not been too expensive. The quality everywhere is top notch. I can do most maintenance myself.
The old girl has 195,000 miles now. I have been so happy, I even considered moving up a generation or two. Unfortunately, the newer models lack the true German Quality of this last W 126. I simply must keep her now, after seeing the poor quality of newer generation models.
Not that I'm complaining. She's been like a loyal friend. Always there for me, and truly reliable.
If you can find one that's been well cared for...grab it, and you'll have it for many years.
If it's been neglected...the refurbishment might be too costly...so walk away and keep looking.
Update: after owning my S Class for 11 years, it still looks great and runs great. I am, however, considering the next newer body style...the W140. I'm still undecided.
420SEL
4.25 out of 5 starsvpmx, 02/05/2005
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
Great looking, solid, great in snow. Heavy steering until moving at speed. Plenty of room - long car. No remote for door locks.
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4dr Sedan
4.63 out of 5 starsMy 420SEL, 12/01/2007
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
This Mercedes 420 SEL is my pride & joy. The comfort and safety of this car is better than some of the newer ones, for 16 years young and with a 113,000 miles on it, she still performs every time its called upon.This is a quality built car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the 420-Class since its last redesign.
1991 420-Class Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $256/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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