Report: Mercedes-Benz to Overhaul Naming Scheme

trymee submitted on 4/17/2012 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:58:27 PM

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Mercedes-Benz introduced new models such as the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet as well as the C-Class Coupe.

Moreover, the CL was rumored to become the S-Class Coupe but it appears that this name will be history as Mercedes-Benz will overhaul its

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Report: Mercedes-Benz to Overhaul Naming Scheme

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FromThePassengerSeat

What are you talking about? Who's on second. Nobody's on first.

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Posted on 4/17/2012 7:30:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

JRobUSC

Dear Mercedes,
Thanks for ensuring no one bitches about our naming structure ever again.
Sincerely,
BMW

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Posted on 4/17/2012 6:13:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

pchera01

Dear BMW,

German Taxi drivers never complain about their naming structure...

Sincerely,
Mercedes

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Posted on 4/17/2012 6:59:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

BrownsGoBack

People who imply that Mercedes and BMWs are basic transportation and only fit to be taxis are fools.

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Posted on 4/18/2012 12:18:15 AM | | Votes: 0   

JRobUSC

@pchera01, I'm not actually sure what your point was but yes, I agree, Benz's are used extensively as taxis in Europe. From what I saw when I was over there with the Army there are more Benz taxis than any other brand. So... congrats, I guess?

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Posted on 4/18/2012 3:07:29 PM | | Votes: 0   

jeffy210

So I'm fine with what letters they are, but what about returning numbers to their accurate engine sizes?

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Posted on 4/17/2012 7:27:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

85bmw745i

Exactly Jeff! I remember when a BMW said 325i it meant a 2.5l and a mercedes 300e had a 3.0l

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Posted on 4/18/2012 12:39:37 PM | | Votes: 1   

dumpsty

I wanted this as well, but in some cases, the actual engine has been downsized from previous versions a vehicle model. I guess it was OK when mostly naturally-aspirated engines were mostly used. Now, many of the new engines have smaller displacements for consumption & are turbo'd for increased HP & torque. The alphanumeric naming schemes will never be perfect --- as long as the make sense half the time, they'll be OK.

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Posted on 4/18/2012 12:43:45 PM | | Votes: 1   

Henanamani1

Now I'm super confused!!!!

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Posted on 4/17/2012 8:57:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

quizz

It matters NOTHING to consumers (or enthusiasts). I've yet to meet anybody who's based their car buying decision on the car's naming scheme. It as far on the bottom of the list as the color of the spark plug.

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Posted on 4/17/2012 10:20:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Car4Life

That was almost as confusing to look at as a 5 series GT...

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Posted on 4/18/2012 12:23:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

skytop

Does this mean the SL becomes the SLUG??

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Posted on 4/20/2012 10:47:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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