Model decode

[Dunebasher]

I was thinking this morning how useful a model decode would be on this forum.

I know a FFRR is a Range Rover, but often I see E45 BMW or WD40 Mercedes.

It would be handy for a complete guide to what they are - Model Year Engine etc..

Any takers?

[Urban Sports]

Google

[Dunebasher]

So...

BMW

1970s
E12 mid-sized sedan 1972–1981 (first of the "5 series" mid-size sedans)
E24 mid-sized coupe 1976–1989
E21 compact sedan and convertible 1975–1983 (first of the "3 series" compact sedans)
1502 saloon 1975–1977 (1.5L engine version of 2002)
BMW 1802 1975–1977 (1.8L engine version of 2002)
E23 large sedan 1977–1986 (first of the "7 series" large sedans)
BMW M1 supercar 1978–1981 (chassis code E26)
[edit]1980s
E28 5 series compact mid-sized sedan 1981–1988
E30 3 series sedan, convertible and estate 1982–1994
Z1 roadster 1989-1991
E32 7 series large sedan 1986–1994
E34 5 series mid-sized sedan 1988–1996
E31 8 series 2+2 coupe 1989–1999
[edit]1990s
E36 3 series sedan, coupe, convertible and touring 1990–2000
E36 Compact hatchback 1993–2000 (first generation Compact)
Z3 coupe and roadster 1996–2002
M coupe 1998-2002 (first generation M Coupe)
E39 5 series mid-sized sedan 1995–2003
E53 X5 mid-sized SUV 1999-2006 (BMW's first SUV)
E38 7 series large sedan 1995–2001
E46 3 series sedan, coupe, convertible and touring 1998–2006
E52 Z8 roadster 1999-2003
[edit]2000s
E46 Compact hatchback 2000-2004 (second generation Compact)
E65/66/67/68 large sedan 2002–2008
E85/E86 Z4 roadster/coupe 2002–2008 (first generation Z4)
E83 X3 crossover SUV 2003-2010
E60 5 series mid-sized sedan 2003–2010
E63/E64 mid-sized coupe/convertible 2003-2011
E61 estate 2004-2011
E70 X5 mid-sized SUV 2006-present (second generation X5)
E71 X6 mid-sized crossover 2008-present (2 door version of X5)
E81/E87 1 series hatchback 2004-2011 (first generation 1 Series)
E82/E88 1 series small coupe/convertible 2007-2011
X1 compact crossover SUV 2009-present
X3 crossover 2004–present
E90/E91/E92/E93 3 series sedan/touring/coupe/convertible 2005-2011
F01/F02/F03/F04 7 series large sedan 2008-
E89 roadster 2009–present (second generation Z4)
F10 5 series mid-sized sedan 2009–present
F11 5 series mid-sized estate 2009-present
F07 5 series GT 4 door coupe 2009-present
[edit]2010s
F12/F13 mid sized coupe/convertible 2011-present
F25 X3 crossover SUV 2011–present
F20 1 series hatchback 2011–present
F30 3 series compact sedan 2012–present

Mercedes

1970s
280 1972-1976
280C 1973-1976
300D 1975-1976
G-Class 1979-
SL-Class 1957-
W113 1963-1971
R107 1972-1989
Bold text===1980s===
190 1982-1993
300D 1977-1985
300CD 1978-1985
300SD 1981-1985
300SDL 1986-1987
300TD 1978-1985
350SDL 1990-1991
500SE 1984-1991
500SEC 1984-1991
500SEL 1984-1991
560SEL 1986-1991
560SEC 1986-1991
300E 1986-1993
300CE 1986 - 1993
[edit]1990s
A-Class 1997-
C-Class 1993-
CLK-Class 1998-
E-Class 1995-
SL-Class 1989-2001
Vaneo 1997-2004
[edit]2000s
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
W168 2000-2004
W169 2004-
Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2005-
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
W203 2000-2007
W204 2007-
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
W215 2000-2006
W216 2007-
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2000-
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2004-
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
W210 1995-2002
W211 2003-2009
W212 2009-
Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2000-
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
X164 2007-
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
W163 1998-2005
W164 2006-
Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006-
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
W220 1999-2005
W221 2006-
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
R170 1998-2004
R171 2005-
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2001-
R230
Mercedes-Benz SLR-McLaren 2003-2009
722 Edition 2006-2009
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2010-

[Carfolio]

Although my model code info is incomplete, you can search by model code on Carfolio too.