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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a
range of executive-size cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in
various engine and body configurations. The E initially stood for
Einspritzung, (German for fuel injection); a new feature in volume
production vehicles at the time that the E-Class first appeared,
with the E as a suffix to the engine nomenclature (e.g. 220E) in the
1950s. It was not until the launch of the facelifted W124 that the E
was used as a prefix (i.e. E220) and the model referred to
officially as the E-Class (or E-Klasse). Due to the E-Class' size
and durability, the cars also frequently serve as taxis in European
countries, and Mercedes-Benz offers a taxi specification as well as
other special-purpose vehicles (e.g. police or ambulance
modifications) from the factory. Competitors to the E-Class include the BMW 5 Series, Lexus GS, Volvo S80, Cadillac CTS, and the Audi A6 |
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