Is it SWB or LWB?

[yjamous]

Hi
I've a friend who bought a 2008 S-350 Car. Yes, he's that rich

Now, he was checking the website of Mercedes, and he learned that it comes in two models S-350 SWB and S-350 LWB. Checking the specifications, they are the same EXCEPT for the length and the weight.

The LWB is longer and has more weight. The question that he has, how would he know whether it's SWB or LWB? I told him he might know from the Chase number. The chase number is WDD2211561a210533. Still, we could not figure it out.
So, can someone help how to figure it out?

Thanks

[Lexxani]

get out your tape measure, its probally the SWB tho, generally, most folks know if they have paid the additional premium for the LWB...nice car either way. . .

[yjamous]

This is one of the things I thought about.
The SWB is 5.1 meter. While the LWB is around 5.2 meter. Isn't it?
There migth be some error in measuring, it's only 10 CM

What makes you think it's SWB?

[Lexxani]

I believe the correct measurement points would be from the center of front wheel to center of rear wheel. . see what you come up with. . .

[yjamous]

Originally Posted by Lexxani

correct measurement points would be from the center of front wheel to center of rear wheel.

Totally agree. Will try it out. Meanwhile, I would apprecaite if someone can also advice other approach.

[HarryM]

Sit on the back seat. If your knees touch the front seat, it's SWB.

[H-townbenzoboy]

EPC shows that the 221.156 is LWB.

[yjamous]

Originally Posted by H-townbenzoboy

EPC shows that the 221.156 is LWB.

Excuse my ignorance.
What is EPC?
And this is for sure?

[speeddemon2008]

look at the plate on the pillar. should say something about weight or length. then compare that to the book.