Mercedes-Benz W115 – a full-fledged business class from the 70s

Mercedes-Benz cars have always been popular in Russia. This is the most luxurious and desirable car since the Soviet years. In the 80s, cars of the German brand had already begun to appear in large cities. And in Moscow you could see them any day. The main thing is to know where to go. But the first mass-produced Mercedes cars in Russia were models from the 80s. First of all, these are W124 and W140. Those who did not have enough money for them were limited to W123. These cars also seemed luxurious, although their design was reminiscent of Soviet Volgas. But there was also an older business class from Mercedes-Benz. This is the W115, which debuted in 1968 and was produced until 1976.


Cars were assembled only in sedan and coupe bodies. When the model was being developed, there was talk about a station wagon. But the latter never went into production. Apparently, the manufacturer decided that business class should be luxurious. In Russia, cars such as the Mercedes-Benz W115 were rarely seen even in the 90s. Nowadays, meeting one of these on the road is almost a miracle. The model has long migrated to the camp of full-fledged oldtimers. Therefore, it is unlikely to be possible to buy cheaply, even in poor condition. They will tell you in detail about the Mercedes-Benz W115 and the difficulties of restoring such equipment on the “AUTOPANORAMA TV” channel.