Mercedes-Benz 300
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 26 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300. The records run from September 2022 to March 2026. In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $1,022,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $3,300 for the W124 300 to $1,260,000 for the W186/W189 300.
Generations
Versions
About the Mercedes-Benz 300
- Built
- 1951 to 2002
- Versions
- 4
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- Inline-6, 3.0L
- Power
- 115 to 217 hp
- 0 to 60
- 8.7 s
- Top speed
- 100 to 134 mph
The Mercedes-Benz 300 was built from 1951 to 2002.
The W186/W189 300, the most traded version: The Mercedes-Benz 300 series represents Stuttgart's triumphant return to luxury motoring after WWII. Built from 1951-1962, these hand-assembled flagships featured the company's first post-war straight-six engine—a sophisticated 3.0-liter unit producing 115-150 horsepower depending on variant. The 300's advanced engineering included independent suspension all around and servo-assisted brakes, technology that wouldn't become mainstream for decades. Paul Bracq's elegant styling, with its distinctive grille and flowing lines, established the visual DNA for Mercedes luxury cars. Production totaled just 11,430 units across all body styles, making survivors increasingly coveted. The 300S and 300SL variants are particularly sought after, with the latter's gullwing doors becoming automotive icons. Today's collectors prize these cars for their exceptional build quality, historical significance as Mercedes' post-war renaissance, and their role in establishing the brand's modern luxury reputation.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Mercedes-Benz 300 cost?
In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $1,022,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $41,999 and $1,545,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $3,300 to $1,260,000, depending on version.
What is a Mercedes-Benz 300 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. W186/W189 300: $1,260,000. W124 300: $3,300.
What is the cheapest 300 to buy?
The W124 300 has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $3,300.
Which 300 is worth the most?
The W186/W189 300 has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $1,260,000. In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $1,022,500.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz 300 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $2,012,500, for a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 at Gooding & Company. It sold on Mar 5, 2026.
How many Mercedes-Benz 300s have sold?
Shifty has recorded 26 public sales since September 2022. 3 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $2,012,500 on Mar 5, 2026.
What generations of the Mercedes-Benz 300 are there?
Shifty tracks 4 generations of the Mercedes-Benz 300. In order: W186/W189 (1951 to 1962), W109 (1965 to 1972), W124 (1985 to 1995) and W210 (1996 to 2002).
Which 300 sells most often?
The W186/W189 300 trades most often, with 17 recorded sales. 3 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Mercedes-Benz 300s sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 13 were at Gooding & Company. The rest: Hagerty Marketplace (4), AutoHunter (1), Bonhams (1) and The Market by Bonhams (1).
How many miles do Mercedes-Benz 300s have when they sell?
Across the last 7 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 85,926 miles. The lowest showed 18,010 miles and the highest 277,402 miles.
Where do Shifty's Mercedes-Benz 300 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Mercedes-Benz 300. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.