The numbers in the middle of the model, such as 280, 300 and 500, represent the engine displacement, indicating that the engine displacement is 2.8L, 3L and 5L respectively.
The letter L at the end of the model stands for extended model and Diesel stands for diesel. For example, S600L is an advanced, 6L displacement extended car.
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Mercedes-Benz has different car series, namely body series, such as W 124, W 140, W20 1 etc. , representing different car series.
Secondly, each car series has different models, that is, specific styles, such as 300SE and 500SEL.
In addition, Mercedes-Benz is divided into five different grades according to grades and equipment types. Class C is an economical and practical three-cylinder or four-cylinder engine; E-class car is the most complete series of Mercedes-Benz cars, with 13 models, including 4-cylinder gasoline engine and 4-cylinder diesel engine.