Mercedes-Benz Car And Van ‘Classes’ Explained – SlashGear

It is important to note that each one of Mercedes-Benz’s models has a letter name instead of an actual name, and this naming convention actually refers to different classes of their automobiles. Mercedes-Benz offers many different types of vehicles, and their naming convention with letters actually denotes the size and general uses. As such, the A-Class of Mercedes-Benz actually refers to its smallest option, and A-Class automobiles are usually a subcompact hatchback or sedan. Considering this, it makes perfect sense that the B-Class from Mercedes-Benz is also generally subcompact, though the company clarifies that B-Class vehicles are multipurpose.

The C-Class continues this trend, and these automobiles are usually either a compact luxury sedan, coupe, or cabriolet, while the E-Class are mid-sized iterations of the C-Class. With each step on the alphabet, each type of Mercedes-Benz grows in size and utility. This means that the G-Class is usually a luxury off-road vehicle, the S-Class is either a full-sized sedan, coupe, or cabriolet, the V-Class are vans, and X-Class are trucks. However, these aren’t the only classifications when it comes to Mercedes-Benz’s repertoire.

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