Why did MB change large 'D' for smaller 'd' on rear badges

[John Laidlaw]

Agree with that ^

People always knew a cars engine displacement by the numbers, a 1600 was 1600cc (well actually the displacement was always up to around 50cc less but the number was rounded up)
We all knew a 1600 had less power than a 1600 turbo.
With so many ways of getting more out of a smaller engine I understand them wanting to big it up but the numbers are silly and pointless.
Horsepower would be a level playing field.

You’d have to get new badges after visiting MSL or GAD though

 

[John Laidlaw]

What are these badges you speak of?????

Things that shine out of the ends of doors ?

 

[L John]

You’d have to get new badges after visiting MSL or GAD though

And have a temporary stick on badge in case of limp home mode.

 

[JBell]

Things that shine out of the ends of doors ?

Logos John Logos

 

[Noelmc]

Does the little d signify the car has an adblue system?

 

[John Laidlaw]

Does the little d signify the car has an adblue system?

Nope just any diesel

 

[JBell]

Less metal....
Accountants eh?

Yup, they now only have to make 1/3 of the amount of letters they used to so they save 66% in costs