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Mercedes Benz 380

36 registered in New Zealand · 1980–1986 · 75% from Germany

The Mercedes Benz 380 is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 36 registered across model years 1980 to 1986. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 3.8L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the 380.

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36 On NZ Roads
3.8L Engine

Fuel Types

Mercedes Benz 380 fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Mercedes Benz 380 engine sizes: 3.8L 50%, 3.8L 14%, 3.8L 11%, 3.8L 11%, 3.5L 3%.

Imported From

Mercedes Benz 380 imported from: Germany 75%, Not Known 22%, United States 3%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Mercedes Benz 380 vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Mercedes Benz 380 NZ arrival timeline: 2009: 1, 2010: 2, 2012: 1, 2016: 1, 2025: 1.

Colours

SILVER 11 (31%)
GOLD 8 (22%)
BLUE 7 (19%)
WHITE 3 (8%)
RED 3 (8%)
BLACK 1 (3%)
GREEN 1 (3%)
CREAM 1 (3%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Mercedes Benz 380 regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 14, CHRISTCHURCH: 5, HAMILTON: 2, MASTERTON: 2, NAPIER: 1.

Body Types

SALOON 56%
SPORTS CAR 28%
CONVERTIBLE 14%
STATION WAGON 3%

Similar Cars

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Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Mercedes Benz 380 are there in New Zealand?

There are 36 Mercedes Benz 380 vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1980 to 1986.

What body type is the Mercedes Benz 380?

The Mercedes Benz 380 is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: sports car, convertible, station wagon. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Mercedes Benz 380 cars imported or NZ-new?

75% of Mercedes Benz 380 vehicles in New Zealand originated from Germany. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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