Class : A
Type : superminis
Classification : the Baby-Benz is a supermini car
Class : C
Type : compact
Classification : the C Class was sold as a compact car
Class : E,
CLS
Type : mid size
Classification : The E stood for Einspritzung, which is German for
fuel injection, CLS for 4-door coupe
Class : S
Type : full size
Classification : Full size, luxury car, in 1994 all Mercedes model
names were rationalized, with the SE/SEL/SEC cars becoming the
S-Class
Class : SLK,
SL
Type : roadsters
Classifications : the name was chosen to reflect the company's
intentions for the car - that it be Sportlich (sporty), Leicht
(light), and Kompakt (compact)
Class : CLK,
CL
Type : coupés
Classifications : CLK class is a class of medium-sized personal
luxury car with rear-wheel drive, CL Class is a 2-door luxury
coupe
Class : SLR
Type : supercar
Classifications : SLR is a sports car, most people presume "SLR" to
stand for "Sportlich, Leicht, Rennsport" - German for "Sport;
Light; Racing"
Class : G
Type : SUV
Classifications : G class referred to as the G-Wagen, short for
Geländewagen (or Cross-Country Vehicle)
Class : MLK, M,
GL
Type : crossover SUV
Classifications : MLK Class, K standing for Kurz (short), M class
for midsize SUV, GL class for full sized luxury SUV
Class : B,
R
Type : MPV
Classifications : B Class is a compact MPV, the R Class is an
MPV/SUV crossover automobile
