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What does SEL mean in a Mercedes?

The SEL acronym used in a Mercedes stands for "Sonderklasse Lang", it can be found appended after C-class, S-class or E-class model names.

This German term describes that particular model variant has a long-wheelbase. Compared to its standard counterpart there could be an increment of about 4.7 inch to its wheelbase which results in significantly increased legroom inside the cars' rear passenger footwells.