The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body styles. The E in e class initially stood for Einspritzmotor, With the E as a suffix to the engine number . It was not until the launch of the facelifted W124 that the E was used as a prefix and the model referred to officially as the E-Class .At this time all Mercedes cars used fuel injection and the company felt it was not necessary to add this as a feature. Due to the E-Class's size and durability, the cars also frequently serve as taxis in many countries. Mercedes-Benz offers a taxi specification E class as well as other special-purpose vehicles from the factory.