BMW has revealed what the letters and numbers represent on its sedans’ model names.
The German auto manufacturer said the first number of these vehicles’ three-digit combination stands for the series.
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These series ascend based on vehicle size, starting at one.
The following two digits represent the models’ performance, according to BMW.
But BMW previously used the next two digits as a car’s engine size marker.
Lastly comes the letter at the end of a model name.
BMW uses the letter d for diesel, x for all-wheel drive, and i to represent their future of mobility branding for hybrid and electric vehicles.
The German auto manufacturer’s launched its letter i brand in 2011 with the motto: “Born electric.”
But seeing the letter i on a BMW made before 2011 means something completely different.
BMW previously used the letter i to represent its fuel-injected cars — but the company’s push toward sustainable electric driving resulted in a change.
But seeing the letter i on a newer BMW’s plate means something other than fuel injection.
Fans of BMW’s German auto rival, Mercedes-Benz, can check out a clip from The Jerry App (@thejerryapp) explaining the company’s nameplate meanings.
The first badge covered is Mercedes-Benz’s C lettering, which means coupé. A Coupé is a two-door car.
But today, Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class also comes in a four-door configuration.
The following badge mentioned is Mercedes-Benz’s D, which means diesel.
Drivers first saw the diesel engine in the Mercedes-Benz’s 1936 260 D passenger car, according to MotorTrend.
This TikTok’s narrator highlights Mercedes-Benz’s E badge as Einspritzung, representing fuel-injected engines.
The video’s motors buff notes that Mercedes-Benz had initially classified its off-road vehicles with G, translating to Geländewagen.
Today, the German automaker groups all its SUVs under the G-Class badge.
If you want to verify whether a Mercedes-Benz has a supercharged engine, this TikToker says a Kompressor badge will give you your answer.
Supercharged engines have higher energy output since they contain a compressor that increases the pressure delivery of a motor’s air.
If you ever see the letter L on a Mercedes-Benz, this gearhead says the badge means Leicht for sporting cars, or Lang, which designated long wheelbase sedans.
The Rennen badge encapsulates the racing side of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This TikTok’s narrator ends by explaining that S means Sonderklasse, meaning special class or flagship vehicles, and T was for touring.
Touring cars have station wagon-style bodies.
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