Mercedes-Benz W116
Models

Chassis code
Model Years
Model
Engine
No. built
W116.020
1973–1980
280 S sedan
2.8 L M110 I6
122,848
W116.024
1973–1980
280 SE sedan
2.8 L M110 I6
150,593
W116.025
1974–1980
280 SEL sedan
2.8 L M110 I6
7,032
W116.028
1973–1980
350 SE sedan
3.5 L M116 V8
51,100
W116.029
1973–1980
350 SEL sedan
3.5 L M116 V8
4,266
W116.032
1973–1980
450 SE sedan
4.5 L M117 V8
41,604
W116.033
1973–1980
450 SEL sedan
4.5 L M117 V8
59,578
W116.036
1975–1980
450 SEL 6.9
6.9 L M100 V8
7,380
W116.120
1978–1980
300 SD sedan
3.0 L OM617 I5 turbodiesel (United States and Canada only)
28,634

Question: Which model of the Mercedes-Benz W116 had the most cars built and which had the least cars built?
Answer: 150,593 280 SE Sedan models of the Mercedes-Benz W116 were built, but only 4,266 of the 350 SEL Sedan model were built.