What do S-Class, A-Class, and B-Class mean in cars?
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S-Class is the highest level of Mercedes-Benz sedans; A-Class (including A0 and A00) refers to small cars; B-Class cars are mid-range sedans. Below are relevant details about car classifications: 1. Basic Introduction: Car classifications originated from Volkswagen's method of categorizing cars in Germany. It is not an authoritative standard but rather a set of reference values Volkswagen initially established for its platform strategy, which later became widely used. Car classifications are generally divided into six levels: A00, A0, A, B, C, and D. 2. Classification Parameters: Level, wheelbase, vehicle length, engine displacement, and curb weight. A00-class passenger cars should have a wheelbase between 2 meters and 2.3 meters, with an engine displacement of less than 1 liter; A0-class passenger cars have a wheelbase of 2.3 meters to 2.5 meters and a displacement of 1 liter to 1.5 liters; A-class cars have a wheelbase ranging from approximately 2.5 meters to 2.7 meters, with a displacement of about 1.5 liters to 2.0 liters; B-class mid-range passenger cars have a wheelbase of approximately 2.7 meters to 2.9 meters, with a displacement ranging from 1.8 liters to 2.5 liters; C-class high-end passenger cars have a wheelbase of approximately 2.8 meters to 3.0 meters, with an engine displacement of 2.3 liters to 3.0 liters; D-class luxury passenger cars mostly feature a majestic appearance, extremely spacious interiors, and very powerful engines, with a wheelbase generally exceeding 2.8 meters and a displacement mostly above 3.0 liters.
