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Mercedes Benz related nodes
Mercedes cars with more extensive writeups:
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Mercedes 190 E/D
Making this car, Mercedes tried to get rid of it's stamp as a rich kids' car. The 190 were lower both in spec and price, but kept the famous Mercedes quality. The cars had multi-link suspension. The 2.3 liter model was most common, but was blamed for being rather sluggish (what the hell do you expect with an entry level car?). In 1991(?) the 2.3 model was discontinued, but the 2.6 model continued a while more.
The Diesel model was a bit slower in all ways, but became one of the most famous workhorses ever from Mercedes. Very reliable and rugged.
Mercedes 220 and 220 D
A car produced primarily in the 1970s, mostly Diesel models, infamous for being dangerously slow when it comes to acceleration. The few petrol models that were made were more spicy, although its acceleration tended to be a bit laggy in the beginning of the envelope (0-40 kph)
Mercedes C220
This car followed the C190. it was basically the same idea - an entry level car - but with a new design. The car suffered from being built to a lower price, with more frequent services, break downs and in particular oil leaks.
Mercedes C280
This car followed the C190. it was basically the same idea - an entry level car - but with a new design. The car suffered from being built to a lower price, with more frequent services, break downs and in particular oil leaks.
Mercedes C240
This car followed the C220 and C280 models. The new C class was redesigned from scratch, bearing a striking resemblance with the luxurious S-class. Still an entry level car, but despite the relatively small engine, it uses newer technology, resulting in a fun car to drive.
Mercedes C320
This car followed the C220 and C280 models, and is the C240's big brother. The new C class was redesigned from scratch, bearing a striking resemblance with the luxurious S-class. Still an entry level car, but despite the relatively small engine, it uses newer technology, resulting in a fun car to drive.
Mercedes C240
This car followed the C220 and C280 models. The new C class was redesigned from scratch, bearing a striking resemblance with the luxurious S-class. Still an entry level car, but despite the relatively small engine, it uses newer technology, resulting in a fun car to drive.
Mercedes 240D
For a long time, this was the basic Mercedes model. reliable, relatively cheap in use, and looks quite nice. These cars are often still found on the road today - a good account of the engineering marvel it is.
Mercedes 300D, 300D TD, 300TD, 300SD
The 300D series became the workhorse beasts in the middle of the Mercedes line. The Turbodiesel gave petrol-car-like performance to the Diesel, while keeping the Diesel cars' advantages. The 300TD model was a station wagon, the SD version was a long wheelbase version of the 300D. They are all known to be very reliable, but not very exciting.
Mercedes 300E
A fantastic car that carried the midsection of the Mercedes range for almost ten years. It had great mileage, was good in acceleration and was very responsive to the gas pedal. Probably one of the best cars Mercedes has ever made.
The 300E also came as the 300E 2.6 (also caleld 260E occasionally). This model shares all the virtues of the 300 other than its power.
Mercedes 300CE
A souped up version of the 300E, this car came in coupe or convertible versions, and was otherwise identical to the 300E. A bit more expensive and a bit less roomy, but definitely a lot more stylish.
Mercedes 400E
A fantastic car that carried the midsection of the Mercedes range for almost ten years. It had good mileage, was exceptional in acceleration - very responsive to the gas pedal. Being a stronger model of the 300E, this car is definitely droolworthy.
Mercedes 500E
This car - which looks like an 300E on the outside - is in reality a full-fledged sportscar, using the 560SEL engine. When found nowadays (it is very rare) it is often unmarked. Looking like a 300E (except from special flared wheel wells) but with a performance that out-accelerates just about any other car. Final assembly and rebuilding of the car was done by Porsche. Fun, fun, fun. This car was followed by the E-class, I believe.
Mercedes E320
The new E-class was applauded for its new and exciting design. The cars have more kick to the driving and handling than the old 300E series, but they supposedly "feel" cheaper than the 300E. The headlights on these cars (Oo oO) have become caracteristic of the whole new Mercedes lineup.
Mercedes E420
The new E-class was applauded for its new and exciting design. The cars have more kick to the driving and handling than the old 300E series, but they supposedly "feel" cheaper than the 300E. The headlights on these cars (Oo oO) have become caracteristic of the whole new Mercedes lineup. The E420 is the E320s big brother.
Mercedes 280S
Sports-sedan type cars with a body resembling the later 280SE models. These cars are infamous for their weak carburators, which need frequent looking after.
Mercedes 280SE, 280SEL and 280 SE 4.5
Sports-sedan type cars with a body resembling the later 280SE models. These cars are infamous for their weak carburators, which need frequent looking after. Sadly, they also seem to rust easier than the other models. the SEL models (SE Luxury) has a longer wheel base and is more comfortable in general.
Mercedes 300SEL
Sports-sedan type cars with air suspension. Great idea, until they start breaking down. The 300SEL cars are serious performance beasts, happily going from 0-100 kph in less than 6 seconds. Sweet.
Mercedes 450 SE, 450 SEL and 450SEL 6.9
Sports-sedan type cars. The 6.9 liter car is the world's fastest full production sedan. They look more rugged than the earlier S-class models, and the design was far advanced of its time. Gorgeous, fast and a nightmare on maintenance costs.
Mercedes 380SEL
Once again the S-class gets redesigned. This model was never really popular, largely due to an underpowered engine that turned out being a maintenance nightmare.
Mercedes 430SEL
A quick and enjoyable Mercedes model running of a weaker model of the 560 series V8 engine. It is believed that this model was produced primarily to dodge the US import regulations, resulting in this car being considerably cheaper than the 560 series, while retaining its good performance and playful acceleration rate.
Mercedes 380SEC
A coupe version of the 380SEL. coupe, in this case, means that you lose a few seats and some storage space, you lose a bunch of weight and a few inches in length. Combine this with the same engine used to run the bigger car, and you get a giant toy. At a price, of course, because the SEC models are rather more expensive than their SE and SEL counterparts.
Mercedes 500SEC
A coupe version of the 500SEL. coupe, in this case, means that you lose a few seats and some storage space, you lose a bunch of weight and a few inches in length. Combine this with the same engine used to run the bigger car, and you get a giant toy. At a price, of course, because the SEC models are rather more expensive than their SE and SEL counterparts.
Mercedes 560SEC
A coupe version of the 560SEL. coupe, in this case, means that you lose a few seats and some storage space, you lose a bunch of weight and a few inches in length. Combine this with the same engine used to run the bigger car, and you get a giant toy. At a price, of course, because the SEC models are rather more expensive than their SE and SEL counterparts.
Mercedes 600SEL
Strange looking luxury cars, with odd features, such as dual air conditioning (each side of the car can have its individual temperature) and radar parking guides for that difficult parking spot. Collectors' item. Later renamed to S600
Mercedes 500SEL
Strange looking luxury cars, with odd features, such as dual air conditioning (each side of the car can have its individual temperature) and radar parking guides for that difficult parking spot. Later renamed to S500
Mercedes 420SEL
Strange looking luxury cars, with odd features, such as dual air conditioning (each side of the car can have its individual temperature) and radar parking guides for that difficult parking spot. Later renamed to S420
Mercedes S320
Strange looking luxury cars, with odd features, such as dual air conditioning (each side of the car can have its individual temperature) and radar parking guides for that difficult parking spot. Later renamed to S320
Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
Mind-numbingly expensive, but famous for being one of the best car models ever built.