Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 20, 2026, Shifty has recorded 17 public sales of the Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189. 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 for the 300 is $1,260,000.
Versions
About the Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189
- Built
- 1951 to 1962
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- Inline-6, 3.0L
- Power
- 115 hp
- Top speed
- 100 mph
The Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189 was built from 1951 to 1962.
The 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 W186/W189 cost?
In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $1,022,500. Half of the 17 most recent sales landed between $1,105,000 and $1,765,000. The Shifty Estimate is $1,260,000.
What is a Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the 300 is $1,260,000. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189 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 300 W186/W189 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 17 public sales since September 2022. 3 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $2,012,500 on Mar 5, 2026.
Where do Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189 examples sell?
All of the last 17 sales with a known venue were at Gooding & Company.
Where do Shifty's Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Mercedes-Benz 300 W186/W189. 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 20, 2026.