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1979 280 E

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#1 ·
Is there a big difference between a 280SE and the 280E. If so, What is it?
 
#4 ·
Guys, I'm gonna put you out of your misery. The 280SE is an S-Class Mercedes, full-size. The 280E is the equivalent of what we now call the E-Class, which is mid-size.

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#6 ·
280SE
-W116 chassis
-"S-class" of the 70's
-double bumper front and rear
-trim runs the middle of the doors
-much larger car at 5m length and 1.9m width
-interior more features, instrument cluster = 3 deep circles
-reverse light on taillight is towards center




280E
-W123 chassis
-"E-class" of the 70's
-single standard bumpers
-trim runs the top crease of the doors
-smaller car at 4.8m length and 1.8m width
-interior less features, instrument cluster = 3 round dials, flat face
-reverse light on taillight is one lens outer than the SE


 
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