Baureihe

English translation: G-class models / models (in the G-class series)

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German term or phrase:Baureihen der G-Klasse
English translation:G-class models / models (in the G-class series)
Entered by: Mary Burdman

15:04 May 7, 2020
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Mercedes Benz designations
German term or phrase: Baureihe
Can someone tell me the proper translation for *Baureihe* for Mercedes-Benz cars into US English?

I would assume 'model' would be correct, but I am a bit confounded by the 'Classes' etc. I am translating a piece on the G-Class,
in which there are various references to Modell and Baureihe, as well as Klasse.

Context:
Die Baureihen der G-Klasse

Der G 350 d basiert als einziger Professional auf der Baureihe 463.

Der Motor stammte aus den damaligen PKW-Baureihen.

Many thanks, and hope everyone is well!
Mary
Mary Burdman
United States
Local time: 01:52
G-class models / models (in the G-class series)
Explanation:
Since the letter G is used by MB for its series of terrain vehicles, I would prefer "models in the G-class series" (long version) or "G-class models", where it is assumed that the G-class is a series. Lots of links can be found for this on Google.
Selected response from:

Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 07:52
Grading comment
Actually what I was looking for was not a general term, but specific for Mercedes (and not all carmakers) and I found only very few references to 'series' on their US websites, so I find this answer the best. Thank you for all the contributions.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +9series
Becca Resnik
5 +1model series
Abigail Weller
4G-class models / models (in the G-class series)
Alexander Schleber (X)
4series variant
Johannes Gleim
3construction or production series
Tiziana Pescatori


Discussion entries: 11





  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +9
series


Explanation:
Looks like they say "463 series" in English.

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Note added at 7 mins (2020-05-07 15:12:19 GMT)
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Also basing that off the fact that we use the term "series" this way in the heavy machinery industry, although it's a bit of an informal term.

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Note added at 14 mins (2020-05-07 15:19:19 GMT)
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Thinking also about the analog between "reihe" and "series," by the way, in case nothing completely official is found.


    https://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/mercedes-benz/g_w-463.html
Becca Resnik
United States
Local time: 01:52
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Catriona C.
6 mins

agree  Ines R.: serie (singular) according to the question
8 mins
  -> Thanks! We say "series" for singular and plural, though. An English oddity. :) https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/series-singula...

agree  philgoddard
16 mins

agree  Ramey Rieger (X): perfect
29 mins

agree  Edith Kelly
1 hr

agree  Ventnai
3 hrs

agree  Lydia Molea
3 hrs

agree  Schtroumpf
17 hrs

agree  Kim Metzger
21 hrs
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40 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
construction or production series


Explanation:
another translation option


    WordReference
Tiziana Pescatori
Italy
Native speaker of: Italian
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
G-class models / models (in the G-class series)


Explanation:
Since the letter G is used by MB for its series of terrain vehicles, I would prefer "models in the G-class series" (long version) or "G-class models", where it is assumed that the G-class is a series. Lots of links can be found for this on Google.

Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 07:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 72
Grading comment
Actually what I was looking for was not a general term, but specific for Mercedes (and not all carmakers) and I found only very few references to 'series' on their US websites, so I find this answer the best. Thank you for all the contributions.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ventnai
1 hr
  -> Thanks!

disagree  Johannes Gleim: With Björn: "Baureihe" does not mean "G-Class models". This is true.
2 days 22 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
model series


Explanation:
This is the EN US translation for Baureihe given in Daimler’s online terminology database.

Abigail Weller
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:52
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Schtroumpf: Difficult to agree with as long as no link is provided.// Well then, access to in-house terminology is a really good point!
16 hrs
  -> Sorry, I can’t provide a link because you need login details from Daimler to access their terminology database.
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3 days 0 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
series variant


Explanation:
In order to prove that "series variant" is used by Mercedes-Benz, esp. for its G-Class, I searched for these items and found
About 1.630 results (0,45 seconds)
Some links below:

Mercedes EQ Concept First Drive: ...
:
“We have been able to save a lot of the concept for the series variant,” Sälzle says.
https://mercedesblog.com/mercedes-eq-concept-first-drive-ele...

Furthermore, the German luxury car manufacturer has expanded the ends of its range, offering high cost performance variants and ultra-luxury vehicles using its AMG and Maybach monikers …. In the US, this comes packaged inside of the CLA and GLA, …
:
A GLB-Class mini SUV should be out around the time that gets to dealerships as well. As for the AMG GT, Mercedes will announce a Black Series variant as the current version of the car begins to get into its golden years while a four-door AMG GT, previewed by the AMG GT Concept, will be out by 2019 riding on the same platform as the E-Class. I
https://carbuzz.com/news/mercedes-to-completely-revamp-most-...

It looks like Mercedes is testing various aerodynamic configurations for the AMG GT R or even the Black Series variant of it as hinted by the overly aggressive look that the units are carrying.
https://www.benzinsider.com/2019/10/updates-on-the-developme...

The Sindelfingen station is located right outside the company’s Research & Development center, that is supervising the development of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell Plug-In. A production series variant is set to make its world debut later this year.
https://mercedesblog.com/hydrogen-filling-network-gets-expan...

For other classes and car manufacturer as well:

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA has just been presented in Las Vegas and it already sparked the imagination of the digital artists. The four-door coupe has been reimagined as a Shooting Brake by X-Tomi Design.
The series variant is expected to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
https://mercedesblog.com/render-so-how-will-the-future-merce...

First Look: BMW Concept Active Tourer
Pint-sized BMW plug-in hybrid concept hints at a future 1 Series variant.
:
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion Concept
Next-gen Golf variant boasts 73.5 mpg and hits the road next summer.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/author/3017/asem-wasef/

Johannes Gleim
Local time: 07:52
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 224
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