The car I just bought is a 1980 300 SD. I understand that the model is a W 116? What do all these different numbers and letters stand for? I would like to understand the system of numbers and letters, so I may speak somewhat intelligently about the car.

Thanks again,

Doug

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1980 Mercedes 300 SD
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