Mercedes-Benz MBZ Acronym List and Abbreviations

Here is a list of Mercedes-Benz MBZ acronyms List and Abbreviations. Use the search function to look up any abbreviations or codes.

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What do Mercedes-Benz car model names mean?

Wondering what the model names mean for the E-Class, SLK-Class, S-Class, C-Class, G-Class, CLS-Class, ML-Class, etc.? Here is a description of the different classes. What does D, 4MATIC, CDI, or K stand for on a Mercedes-Benz badge? Here you will find those answers.

“C” is a coupe or cabriolet body style.
“D” the vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine.
“E”(for “Einspritzung“) is assigned to gasoline/petrol models. Einspritzung = Injection
“G” symbolizes the “Geländewagen” off-road vehicle.
“K” for (“Kompressor“), turbo equipped engine.
“L” indicates “Leicht” (lightweight) for sporting models.
“Lang” (long-wheelbase) for sedan models.
“R” for “Rennen” (racing), used for racing cars.
“S” for Sonderklasse “Special class” for flagship luxury models.
“T” for “Touring” and an estate or station wagon body style.
“4MATIC” means the vehicle has all-wheel drive.
“BlueTEC” symbolizes a diesel engine with selective catalytic reduction exhaust after treatment.
BlueEFFICIENCY” special fuel economy features such as direct injection, start-stop system, aerodynamic modifications, etc.
“CGI” (Charged Gasoline Injection) indicates gasoline direct injection.
“CDI” (Common-rail Direct Injection) indicates a common-rail diesel engine.
“Hybrid” indicates a gasoline- or diesel-electric hybrid.
“NGT” means a natural gas-fueled engine.
“Kompressor” symbolizes a supercharged engine.
“Turbo” designates a turbocharged engine. Used on Mercedes-Benz models such as A-Class, B-Class, E – Class, and GLK-Class.