Mercedes-Benz W123
Model Introduction
The Mercedes-Benz W123, introduced in 1976, quickly earned a reputation as one of the most durable and dependable cars ever built. Styled under Friedrich Geiger, it was offered in saloon, coupé, and estate forms, with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines to suit markets worldwide. Combining understated elegance, exceptional build quality, and advanced safety features, the W123 became a global success, remaining a common sight on roads decades after production ended and cementing its status as a benchmark for longevity and engineering integrity.
Scoop!
February 1976 – CAR Magazine
Baby SLC
Mercedes' new star
March 1976 – CAR Magazine
Ron Wakefield drives the S Class' baby sisters
Scoop
September 1976 – CAR Magazine
The first Mercedes-Benz estate car is undergoing final development for release during 1977.
Giant Test
December 1976 – CAR Magazine
Mercedes Benz 250 v BMW 525 v Audi GL5E
Newcomers
May 1977 – CAR Magazine
Mercedes Coupe - Celebrity Square?
Giant Test
May 1977 – CAR Magazine
Peugeot 504 GLD v Citroen CX2200D v Mercedes Benz 240D
Giant Test
November 1977 – CAR Magazine
Mercedes-Benz 280E v BMW 728 v Peugeot 604SL
Newcomers : Bremen T Party for country house set
June 1979 – CAR Magazine
Enter the five-door Mercedes
Merc's jumping horses
February 1980 – CAR Magazine
More power means more efficiency - at least it does the way Mercedes-Benz do things
Giant Test
August 1980 – CAR Magazine
BMW 728i v Audi 200 Turbo v Mercedes-Benz 280e
Newcomers : Stuttgart's new engines sing a sweeter song
September 1980 – CAR Magazine
Cunning Merc's new 'baby car' engines go into service - now.
Giant Test
June 1981 – CAR Magazine
Ford Granada 2.3GL v Mercedes 200 v Volvo 244GL
Top Ten : Executive Saloon
February 1982 – CAR Magazine
Mercedes Benz 230E £9501
Long Term Test : Estate of the art
August 1982 – CAR Magazine
After 20,000 miles' hard use the case for investing in Mercedes' highest priced estate, the 280TE, is convincing but not perfect
Shock Tactics
June 1983 – CAR Magazine
There is more to this AMG modified Benz 280CE than gaudy paintwork as Gavin Green (expensively) finds out. Jaguar and Aston Martin drivers should take note