Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz is well-known for its engineering and the prestige of its brand, but it can also lay claim to a history of naming confusion. The "E" designation first appeared on 1950s Mercedes as shorthand for Einspritzung--fuel injection to the English-speakers among us. It continued as a part of various model designations for a number of years. Then, in 1994, Mercedes began to rename its series cars using letter prefixes. At that time, the updated 300E model was named E320, and the modern E-Class was born.  The cars of the E-Class fall into the midsize luxury category and have a well-earned reputation for stylish interiors, advanced technology, solid build, safety and, of course, luxury. In Europe, where the durable diesel versions of the cars are frequently employed as taxis, the automobile's image isn't quite as upscale as it is stateside. But while the car's persona may differ somewhat in various parts of the world, Mercedes E-Class automobiles are nevertheles...