What Are the Classification Standards for Vehicle Wheelbase Levels?
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Vehicle grades are generally divided into six levels: A00, A0, A, B, C, and D. According to the German vehicle classification standards, A-class vehicles refer to small passenger cars; B-class vehicles are mid-range passenger cars; C-class vehicles are high-end passenger cars; and D-class vehicles are luxury passenger cars. The classification is mainly based on parameters such as wheelbase, engine displacement, and weight. The further the letter is in the alphabet, the longer the wheelbase, the larger the displacement and weight, and the higher the level of luxury of the passenger car. Passenger cars are categorized as A00 (micro cars), A0 (subcompact cars), A (compact cars), B (mid-size cars), C (full-size cars), and D (luxury cars). 1. Based on vehicle length: under 3.7M for micro cars (e.g., QQ), 3.7-4.3M for subcompact cars (e.g., 206), 4.3-4.6M for compact cars (e.g., Sagitar), 4.6-4.9M for mid-size cars (e.g., Camry), 4.9-5.1M for full-size cars (e.g., A6L), and over 5.1M for luxury cars (e.g., Mercedes-Benz S-Class). 2. Based on wheelbase: under 2350mm for micro cars, 2350mm-2500mm for subcompact cars, 2500mm-2700mm for compact cars, 2700mm-2800mm for mid-size cars, 2800mm-2900mm for full-size cars, and over 2900mm for large luxury cars.
