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1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 4 Dr 420SEL Sedan

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class
4 Dr 420SEL Sedan
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$63,950
6 listings nationwide

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
2 Dr 560SEC Coupe
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$83,250
1 vehicle

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class
4 Dr 420SEL Sedan

If legroom is what you crave in a luxury automobile, then the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class, and specifically the 420SEL, might just be what you're looking for, especially if you're see...

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
2 Dr 560SEC Coupe

Powerful, stylish, roomy, and surprisingly quiet for a car its size, the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class, which consisted of the 560SEL Sedan and the 560SEC Coupe, sported the automaker's...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class
4 Dr 420SEL Sedan
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Michael 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 4 Dr 420SEL SedanReview:

Fantastic Black Beauty — This car has remained in great shape. Garaged most of it's life and still looks new. This car has be...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Frank3555 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 4 Dr 420SEL SedanReview:

Dream Car — love the car its a beauty noproblems except new waterpump performancenails it everytime not lackin t...

Primary Use: Family transportation

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migration_stangar2 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 4 Dr 420SEL SedanReview:

Elegant And Lovely To Drive — Just ran my 87 420sel to Yucatan. 2900mls took 8 days. 178000 mls on it. Changed the chain guides b...

Owner for 1 years, 0 months

Miles Driven per Year:15,000

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
2 Dr 560SEC Coupe
GuruT5PRS writes:
BMW 750li I love it is a good car for me like the experience of the car beutifull thx
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GuruXXVQN writes:
I have owned both. Hands down I preferred the Mercedes. Much more dependable
Cargo Capacity Ranked 1991 BMW 7 Series worse.
"Trunk was larger"
Family Car Ranked 1991 BMW 7 Series worse.
"560 was larger and more comfortable "
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Andy 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 2 Dr 560SEC CoupeReview:

This Car Will Definitely Go Up In Value Someday! — Last of the well built ones. This Mercedes really speaks of quality. It can go 0-60 in 6.9 seconds. ...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Specs

1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class
4 Dr 420SEL Sedan
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
2 Dr 560SEC Coupe
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
14 MPG
12 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
17 MPG
16 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 23 gal 23 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
201 hp @ 5,200 RPM
238 hp @ 4,800 RPM
Torque
228 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM
287 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
Displacement
4,200 cc
5,600 cc
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Cassette Player Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 41.9 in 41.9 in
Back Legroom 39.6 in 30.6 in
Exterior
Length 208.1 in 199.2 in
Width 71.7 in 72 in
Height 56.7 in 55 in
Wheelbase 121.1 in 112.2 in

Available Options

1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class
4 Dr 420SEL Sedan
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
2 Dr 560SEC Coupe

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