Compact it is.

The krauts have a habit of using English words in place of the German equivalant.

Ever heard the German word for airbag? English is used for these types of technical terms these days, for obvious reasons.

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'90 300SE 298k
-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E