Mercedes-Benz 126 SEC – What did it cost new?

As a reference guide, here are the official prices of the Mercedes-Benz 126 Coupe or SEC as quoted back in 1989.

For a list of original equipment, click here.

Price Then £46,200 / Equivalent Price Now £121,869.41**

Price Then £51,400 / Equivalent Price Now £135,586.31**

Price Then £63,200 / Equivalent Price Now £166,713.13**

◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment

Option	420 SEC	500 SEC	560 SEC	1989 Price *	2019 Price**
Accelleration Skid Control (ASR)	◯	◯	◯	£1,198.5	£3,161.48
Airbag	◯	◯	◯	£1,227.15	£3,237.06
Air Conditioning	◯	◉	◉	£1,943.93	£5,127.83
Coco Floor Mats (x 4)	◯	◯	◯	£115.99	£305.97
Fire Extinguisher	◯	◯	◯	£79.06	£208.55
Two Tone Horn	◯	◯	◉	£143.28	£377.95
Orthopaedic Front Seats	◯	◯	◯	£267	£704.31
Refrigirator in Boot	◯	◯	◯	£1,642.63	£4,333.04
Roller Blind – Electric	◯	◯	◯	£321.08	£846.97
Front Seat Position Memory	◯	◯	◉	£402.4	£1,061.48
Self Levelling Rear Suspension	◯	◯	◉	£577.42	£1,523.16
Sump Shield	◯	◯	◯	£91	£240.05
Theft Warning Device	◯	◯	◯	£602.51	£1,589.34
Tow Bar – Detachable	◯	◯	◯	£595.71	£1,571.40

◯ Additional Cost Option ◉ Standard Fitment

*As per 1989 Dealer Price Guide **Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator

**Figure adjusted for inflation using this calculator