What does the ‘w’ mean on the 280cew? Please

[Fossn]

Hi
I am a small time collector of MB and I am looking at a mb280cew.
I can’t find any info on what the’w’ means.
Can anyone help please

 

[Larkone]

You haven't said where the 'w' appears

 

[NJS5]

Mercedes-Benz Chassis Prefixes​

• W: Used for short wheelbase sedans and SUVs. This is the most common prefix you will find.
• V: Used for long-wheelbase sedans. This is mostly used for S-classes as they were offered in standard and extended wheelbase models.
• R: Used for 2-seater roadsters. This is used for the SL and SLK models.
• C: Used for coupes. These must have a fixed hardtop.
• S: Used for station wagons, usually E-Classes.
• A: Used for cabriolet cars.
• X: Used for SUVs that are designed from an already-existing platform.

Source: https://blog.fcpeuro.com/mercedes-benz-chassis-codes-explained

Probably correct but I don't warrant so.

Welcome Fossn.

 

[alexanderfoti]

Mercedes-Benz Chassis Prefixes​

• W: Used for short wheelbase sedans and SUVs. This is the most common prefix you will find.
• V: Used for long-wheelbase sedans. This is mostly used for S-classes as they were offered in standard and extended wheelbase models.
• R: Used for 2-seater roadsters. This is used for the SL and SLK models.
• C: Used for coupes. These must have a fixed hardtop.
• S: Used for station wagons, usually E-Classes.
• A: Used for cabriolet cars.
• X: Used for SUVs that are designed from an already-existing platform.

Source: https://blog.fcpeuro.com/mercedes-benz-chassis-codes-explained

Probably correct but I don't warrant so.

Welcome Fossn.

This is for the first letter in the ViN.

Eg W210
C208
R129

Etc.

Not seen cew before. Maybe a typo?

 

[mioba]

I googled 280 CEW and the car does exist, i did think the same as Alex initially.
The OP question is pretty good and would be interesting

 

[Fossn]

Thanks for the interest. I cant find anything on the ‘w’ at the end.
it doesn’t seem to be shorter than the ce.

 

[Blobcat]

I googled 280 CEW and the car does exist, i did think the same as Alex initially.
The OP question is pretty good and would be interesting

Likewise, seen loads of CE’s not a CEW, but they do exist

 

[alexanderfoti]

I have done some googleing. Nothing concrete, a few listing's saying "cew" but nothing explaining what the extra W means.

 

[s5tuart]

Even AI doesn't know!

 

[Fossn]

It’s listed on Howmanyleft as well. Has any other model ever had a ‘w’ on the end? I can’t accept mb just did it to frustrate us all.

 

[s5tuart]

I draw a blank! Sorry!