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Mercedes 380 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News
Mercedes-Benz 380 Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Mercedes-Benz 380 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $3,080 and going to $44,660 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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1986 | Sedan | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $3,080 | $6,160 | |
1986 | Coupe | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $10,890 | $14,960 | |
1986 | Convertible | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $34,430 | $44,660 | |
1985 | Sedan | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $3,080 | $5,170 | |
1985 | Coupe | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $10,890 | $14,960 | |
1985 | Convertible | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $31,350 | $41,800 | |
1984 | Sedan | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $3,080 | $5,170 | |
1984 | Coupe | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $10,890 | $14,960 | |
1984 | Convertible | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $30,360 | $40,480 | |
1983 | Sedan | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $3,080 | $5,170 | |
1983 | Coupe | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $10,890 | $14,960 | |
1983 | Convertible | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $28,270 | $37,620 | |
1982 | Sedan | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $3,300 | $5,170 | |
1982 | Coupe | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $10,890 | $14,960 | |
1982 | Convertible | 3.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO | $28,270 | $37,620 |
Mercedes-Benz 380 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Mercedes-Benz 380 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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It's a star guzzler
IT CERTAINLY is a gas guzzler and, though I don't have a figure on what it should be doing, I can safely say it is guzzling way too much fuel. Take it to a Mercedes-Benz specialist and have them go over it. Leaving a car unused for long periods isn't good for it. If you have to leave it, make sure you start and drive it regularly to warm up the engine, gearbox and diff. Have it serviced regularly, as you say you are, and keep it out of the weather to protect the paint.
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Classic merc
THE 380SL is a classic sports cruiser and yours sounds a very nice example. In good original condition, a 380SL gets about $40,000 on the collector market, and in average condition about $10,000 less.
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Seeing the light
THE warning light is indicating there is a problem with the ABS. I would strongly recommend you have it checked by a Mercedes specialist. The brakes will still work, but you will not have the benefit of the ABS. To check the function of the ABS, apply the brakes hard to the point of lockup. If the brakes lock and the wheels skid, the ABS is not operating. If you can feel a pulsing through the pedal, the system is working. Either way, have the ABS checked.
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Mercedes-Benz 380 Dimensions
The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz 380 Sedan, Convertible and Coupe vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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1986 | Sedan | 1430x1820x4995 mm | 140 mm | |
1986 | Convertible | 1300x1790x4390 mm | 140 mm | |
1986 | Coupe | 1406x1828x4910 mm | 160 mm | |
1985 | Convertible | 1300x1790x4390 mm | 140 mm | |
1985 | Sedan | 1430x1820x4995 mm | 140 mm | |
1985 | Coupe | 1406x1828x4910 mm | 160 mm | |
1984 | Convertible | 1300x1790x4390 mm | 140 mm | |
1984 | Sedan | 1430x1820x4995 mm | 140 mm | |
1984 | Coupe | 1406x1828x4910 mm | 160 mm | |
1983 | Convertible | 1300x1790x4390 mm | 140 mm | |
1983 | Sedan | 1430x1820x4995 mm | 140 mm | |
1983 | Coupe | 1406x1828x4910 mm | 160 mm | |
1982 | Convertible | 1300x1790x4390 mm | 140 mm | |
1982 | Sedan | 1440x1820x5135 mm | 140 mm | |
1982 | Coupe | 1406x1828x4910 mm | 160 mm |
Mercedes-Benz 380 Towing Capacity
The Mercedes-Benz 380 has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg for the latest model available.
Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
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1986 | Convertible | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1986 | Coupe | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1986 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1985 | Convertible | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1985 | Coupe | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1985 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1984 | Convertible | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1984 | Coupe | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1984 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1983 | Convertible | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1983 | Coupe | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1983 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1982 | Convertible | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1982 | Coupe | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
1982 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg |
Mercedes-Benz 380 Fuel Consumption
The Mercedes-Benz 380 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 16L/100km for Convertible /Leaded for the latest year the model was manufactured.
Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
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1986 | Convertible | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1986 | Coupe | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1986 | Sedan | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1985 | Convertible | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1985 | Coupe | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1985 | Sedan | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1984 | Convertible | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1984 | Coupe | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1984 | Sedan | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1983 | Convertible | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1983 | Coupe | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1983 | Sedan | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1982 | Convertible | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1982 | Coupe | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO | |
1982 | Sedan | 16L/100km | 3.8L | Leaded | 4 SP AUTO |
Mercedes-Benz 380 Wheel Size
The Mercedes-Benz 380 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 14x6.5 inches for Convertible in 1986.
Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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1986 | Convertible | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1986 | Coupe | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1986 | Sedan | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1985 | Convertible | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1985 | Coupe | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1985 | Sedan | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1984 | Convertible | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1984 | Coupe | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1984 | Sedan | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1983 | Convertible | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1983 | Coupe | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1983 | Sedan | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1982 | Convertible | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1982 | Coupe | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches | |
1982 | Sedan | — | 14x6.5 inches | — | 14x6.5 inches |
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