German car manufacturers assign internal model codes to each type / generation of vehicle that they produce. This code is extremely beneficial in identifying parts and accessories for vehicles that span multiple generations.
Audi uses a Typ (or type) code system in which a number follows a letter (for example: Audi A4 8K).
| Type | Model |
| 42 | R8 Coupe (2007-), GT (2010-), GT Spyder (2011-), Spyder (2009-) |
| 89Q | 80/90 Coupe/Cabriolet/Sedan/Avant (1987-1992) |
| 4A | 100 Sedan/Avant (1991-1994), A6 Sedan/Avant (1995-1997), S6 Sedan/Avant (1995-1997), S6 Plus Avant (1996-1997) |
| 4B | A6 Sedan/Avant (1997-2004), RS6 Sedan/Avant (2002-2005), S6 Sedan/Avant (1997-2004) |
| 4D | A8 Sedan(1997-2002), S8 Sedan (1994-2002) |
| 4E | A8 Sedan (2002-2009), S8 Sedan (2002-2010) |
| 4F | A6 Allroad (2007-2011), A6 Sedan/Avant (2004-2011), S6 Sedan/Avant (2004-2011), RS6 Sedan/Avant (2008-2011) |
| 4G | A6 Sedan/Avant (2011-), S6 Sedan/Avant (2011-) |
| 4G8 | A7 Sportback (2011-), S7 Sportback (2012-) |
| 4H | A8 Sedan (2010-), S8 Sedan (2010-) |
| 4L | Q7 SUV (2006-2009) |
| 4L9 | Q7 SUV (2009-) |
| 4Z | A6 Allroad (2000-2005) |
| 8B | Coupe (1989-1996) |
| 8D | A4 Sedan/Avant (1994-2001), RS4 Avant (2000-2002), S4 Sedan/Avant (1997-2001) |
| 8E | A4 Sedan/Avant (2001-2005), RS4 Sedan/Avant (2006-2008), S4 Sedan/Avant (2001-2005) |
| 8EC | A4 Sedan(2005-2008), S4 Sedan(2005-2008) |
| 8ED | A4 Avant (2005-2008), S4 Avant (2005-2008) |
| 8F7 | A5 Cabriolet (2010-), S5 Cabriolet (2009-) |
| 8G | Cabriolet (1992-2000) |
| 8H | A4 Cabriolet (2003-2005), S4 Cabriolet |
| 8HE | A4 Cabriolet (2005-2007), RS4 Cabriolet (2007-2009), S4 Cabriolet (2005-2007) |
| 8J | TT RS Coupe/Roadster (2010-), TT/TTS Coupe/Roadster: (2007-) |
| 8K | A4 Allroad (2010-), A4 Sedan/Avant (2008-), S4 Sedan/Avant (2008-) |
| 8L | A3 Hatchback/Sportback (1997-2003), S3 Hatchback/Sportback (1997-2003) |
| 8N | TT Coupe/Roadster (1999-2006) |
| 8P | A3 Hatchback/Sportback (2004-), S3 Hatchback/Sportback (2004-), RS3 Sportback (2011-) |
| 8P8 | A3 Cabriolet (2008-) |
| 8R | Q5 SUV (2009-) |
| 8T | A5 Coupe/Sportback (2008-), RS5 Coupe (2010-), S5 Coupe/Sportback (2008-) |
| 8U | Q3 SUV (2011-) |
| 8X | A1 Hatchback/Sportback (2011-) |
| 8Z | A2 Hatchback/Sportback (2000-2005) |
BMW uses a series of development codes for internal numbering. Although they were originally prefixed with E (for Entwicklungscode) followed by a number, all new codes start with 'F' (BMW) followed by a number.
| Code | Model |
| E1 | 34kW Electric vehicle Prototype (1991) |
| E1/1 | 37kW Electric vehicle Prototype (1993) |
| E2 | US version of the E1 Prototype (1993) |
| E3 | 2500-3000 Si (1968-1977) |
| E3/2 | First Facelift E3 (1971-1973) |
| E3/73 | Second Facelift E3 (1973-1977) |
| E3/Long | E3 Extended Wheelbase (100mm) (1974-1977) |
| E4 | Plastic-E118 wagon ti Bayer Prototype (1968) |
| E5 | Successor Glas 1300 Prototype (1968) |
| E6 | 02 Series Touring (1971-1974) |
| E6/73 | Facelift E6 (1973-1974) |
| E7 | Electrical 114 (02 Series to the Olympics) (1972) |
| E8 | Facelift 1800/2000 (1969-1972) |
| E9 | 2500-3000 Coupe (CS, CSI) (1968-1975) |
| E9/73 | Facelift E9 Coupe (1973-1975) |
| E10 | 2002 - 2002 tii (1968-1975) |
| E10C | 2002 full cabriolet (1971) |
| E10T | 2002 urbo (1973-1975) |
| E10Cab | 2002 clip-Cabriolet (Targa) (1971-1975) |
| E10/73 | Facelift E10 (1973-1975) |
| E11 | E3 M27 V8 engine Prototype (1973) |
| E12 | 5 Series Sedan (1972-1976) |
| E13 | VCL-swimming-terrain vehicle (1970) |
| E14 | SUV nationally (0.5t) (1970) |
| E15 | Plastic 2.8-liter Coupe (1970) |
| E16 | E9 with M27 V8 engine (1970) |
| E17 | Plastic Coupé Bolkow (0.5 gl) (1972) |
| E18 | 6.5 liter coupe with Bizzarini (1970) |
| E19 | Bertone study (based on E114) (1970) |
| E20 | 2002 Turbo (1973-1975) |
| E21 | 3 Series (1975-1982) |
| E21/1 | Facelift 3 Series 9/77 (1977-1979) |
| E21/2 | Facelift 3 Series 9/79 (1979-1983) |
| E21/3 | 316-3 Door 320i (Project) (1975-1976) |
| E21/LA | 315 (development from 7/73) (1977-1983) |
| E21/5 | 3 with M-60 engine (development from 7/73) (1977-1982) |
| E21Cab | 3 Series Cabriolet (Baur) (1976-1983) |
| E21/R-1 | 3 for Junior Team Kit (1977) |
| E212 | Mid-engined car (based on E121) (1975) |
| E23 | 7 Series (development from 10/72) G-successor (1977-1979) |
| E23/1 | 7 series (1979-1982) |
| E23/2 | Facelift 7 series (1982-1986) |
| E23S | 7 series with S38 unit (1984-1986) |
| E24 | 6 Series (1976-1982) |
| E24/1 | 6 Series with E28 Platform (1982-1987) |
| E24/2 | Facelift 6 Series (1988-1989) |
| E24/1S | 6 Series with S38 (1984-1987) |
| E24/2S | Facelift 6 Series 4-valve (1988-1989) |
| E25 | Turbo X1 (1972-1975) |
| E26 | M1 Turbo Sport Coupe (E25 + M33 based) (1973) |
| E26/1 | M1 (development from 4/76) (1978-1981) |
| E26/4 | M1-evolution model (1977) |
| E27 | Alternative to E23 and E3 (1973-1974) |
| E28 | 5 Series (1981-1987) |
| E28GR | 5 Series-E12-great successor (1974-1977) |
| E28S | Handmade M5 (1984-1987) |
| E29 | Electric vehicle, E107 based (1977) |
| E29/2 | Electric City-Coupe (1979) |
| E30 | 3 Series (1982-1990) |
| E30/2 | 3 Series two-door (1982-1990) |
| E30/2C | 3 Series Cabriolet (1985-1993) |
| E30/2S | M3 (1986-1990) |
| E30/2SC | M3 Convertible (1988-1991) |
| E30/2Cab | 3 Series Baur Convertible TC2 (Baur) (1982-1991) |
| E30/4 | 3 Series 4-door (development from 9/79) |
| E30/4Cab | Baur Convertible 3-TC2-four-door (1982-1991) |
| E30/5 | 3 Series Touring (1987-1994) |
| E30/16 | 3 Series 4wd (325iX) (1985-1990) |
| E30Z | E30 Z1 of ZT (80 pieces) (1988-1989) |
| E30/88 | Facelift E30 convertible (1987-1990) |
| Z1 | Z1 roadster (1988-1991) |
| E31 | 8 Series (1989-1999) |
| E31S | 850 CSi Coupe (1992-1996) |
| E32 | 7 Series (1986-1994) |
| E32/2 | 7 Series Extended Wheelbase Version (1987-1994) |
| E33 | Electro-E21 (1987-1990) |
| E34 | 5 Series (1988-1995) |
| E34/2 | 5 Series Coupe (1981) |
| E34/3 | 5 Series Cabriolet (1987-1995) |
| E34/5 | 5 Series Touring (1990-1997) |
| E34/16 | Six-cylinder 5-wheel-drive Sedan (1991-1996) |
| E34/5-16 | Six-cylinder 5 Series Touring all-wheel- (1991-1996) |
| E34S | M5 handmade (1988-1995) |
| E34/5S | M5 Touring handmade (1992-1995) |
| E35 | Utility Carts with SDP (1970-1979) |
| E36 | 3 Series (1990-1998) |
| E36/2 | 3 Series Coupe (1992-1999) |
| E36/2S | M3 Coupe (1992-1999) |
| E36/2C | 3 Series Convertible (1993-1999) |
| E36/2CS | M3 Convertible (1996) |
| E36/3 | 3 Series Touring (1995-1999) |
| E36/4 | 3 Series Sedan (1991-1998) |
| E36/4S | M3 Sedan (1997) |
| E36/5 | 3 Series compact (1994-1998) |
| E36/5S | M3 compact (1993-2000) |
| E36/6 | 3 Series Compact (five) (1981-1982) |
| E36/7 | Z3 roadster (1994-2002) |
| E36/7S | M roadster (1996-2002) |
| E36/8 | Z3 Coupe (1997-2002) |
| E36/8S | M coupe (1997-2002) |
| E36/4Cab | Baur Topcabriolet TC4 (1996) |
| E37 | Predevelopment electric vehicle (1981) |
| E38 | 7 Series Sedan (1994-2001) |
| E38/2 | 7 Series Extended version (1994-2001) |
| E38/3 | 7 Series Protection (1998-2001) |
| E38/L7 | L7 (1996-2001) |
| E39 | 5 Series-E34 successor (1995-2003) |
| E39S | M5 Sedan (1998-2003) |
| E39/2 | 5 Series Touring (1997-2004) |
| E39/2S | M5 Touring (1997-2003) |
| E39/3 | 5 Series Coupe (6 Series) Base (1995-2003) |
| E39/4 | 5 Series Convertible (6 Series) |
| E42 | 3 Series FWD |
| E44 | Van Project |
| E46/2 | 3 Series Coupe (1998-2006) |
| E46/2S | Six-cylinder M3 Coupe (1999-2006) |
| E46/2C | 3 Series Convertible (1998-2006) |
| E46/2CS | Six-cylinder M3 Convertible (2000-2006) |
| E46/3 | 3 Series Touring (1998-2005) |
| E46/4 | 3 Series Sedan (1997-2005) |
| E46/5 | 3 compact (three-door) (2000-2004) |
| E46/5-S | Z2 Coupe (2002) |
| E48 | Front-drive 3 Series, a small prototype |
| E49 | FWD 3 Series, larger prototype |
| E50 | Successor for Mini - Prototype |
| E51 | V12 Coupe |
| E52 | Z8 roadster (1999-2003) |
| E53 | X5 (1999-2006) |
| E53S | LMR X5 with McLaren engine (2000) |
| E55 | X5 Extended Wheelbase (2000) |
| E56 | FWD platform for 2006 |
| E59 | 6 Series Coupe |
| E59/2 | 6 Series Convertible |
| E60 | 5 Series Sedan (2002-2007) |
| E60N | Facelift 5 Series Sedan (2005-2010) |
| E61 | 5 Series Sedan (2002-2007) |
| E61N | Facelift 5 Series Sedan (2005-2011) |
| E63 | 6 Series Coupe (2002-2007) |
| E63N | Facelift 6 Series Coupe (2006-2011) |
| E64 | 6 Series Convertible (2002-2007) |
| E64N | Facelift 6 Series Convertible (2006-2011) |
| E65 | 7 Series (2001-2008) |
| E66 | 7 Series Extended WheelBase (2001-2008) |
| E67 | 7 Series Protection (2001-2008) |
| E68 | 7 Series Hydrogen Power(2005-2007) |
| E70 | X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (2006-2013) |
| E71 | X6 Sports Activity Coupe (2008-2015) |
| E72 | X6 Sports Activity Coupé - ActiveHybrid (2010-2015) |
| E81 | 1 Series 3-door (2007-2011) |
| E82 | 1 Series Coupe (2007-2014) |
| E82/2 | Z2 (2006) |
| E83 | X3 Sports Activity Vehicle (2003-2006) |
| E83N | Facelift X3 Sports Activity Vehicle (2006-2010) |
| E84 | X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (2009-2016) |
| E85 | Z4 Roadster and Z4 M Roadster (2002-2009) |
| E86 | Z4 Coupe and Z4 M Coupe (2006-2009) |
| E87 | 1 Series 5-door Sports Hatch (2004-2006) |
| E87N | Facelift 1 Series 5-door Sports Hatch (2006-2011) |
| E88 | 1 Series Convertible (2008-2015) |
| E89 | Z4 roadster (2009-2016) |
| E90 | 3 Series Sedan (2005-2012) |
| E90N | Facelift 3 Series Sedan (2008-2012) |
| E91 | 3 Series Touring (2005-2013) |
| E91N | Facelift 3 Series Touring (2008-2013) |
| E92 | 3 Series Coupe (2006-2010) |
| E92N | Facelift 3 Series Coupe (2010-2013) |
| E93 | 3 Series Convertible (2007-2010) |
| E93N | Facelift 3 Series Convertible (2010-2014) |
| E94 | 4 Series Compact |
| E99 | V Series 2005 |
| F01 | 7 Series (2008-2015) |
| F02 | 7 Series Extended WheelBase (2008-2015) |
| F03 | 7 Series Protection (2009-2015) |
| F04 | 7 Series ActiveHybrid (2010-2015) |
| F06 | 6 Series Gran Coupe (2011-2018) |
| F07 | 5 Series Gran Turismo (2011-2018) |
| F10 | 5 Series (2010-2017) |
| F11 | 5 Series Touring (2011-2018) |
| F12 | 6 Series Convertible (2012-2019) |
| F13 | 6 Series Coupe (2011-2018) |
| F14 | 6 Series Gran Coupe (2012-2019) |
| F15 | X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (2013-2020) |
| F18 | 5 Series Extended WheelBase (2010-2016) |
| F20 | 1 Series 5-door (2011-2018) |
| F21 | 1 Series 3-door (2012-2019) |
| F22 | 2 Series Coupe (2014-2021) |
| F23 | 2 Series Cabriolet (2014-2021) |
| F25 | X3 Sports Activity Vehicle (2011-2018) |
| F30 | 3 Series Sedan (2012-2019) |
| F31 | 3 Series Touring (2012-2019) |
| F32 | 3 Series Coupe (4-series) (2012-2019) |
| F33 | 3 Series Convertible (4 series) (2012-2019) |
| F34 | 3 Series Gran Turismo (2013-2020) |
| F35 | 3 Series Extended WheelBase (2015-2022) |
| F44 | 1 Series GT (FWD) (2013-2020) |
| F45 | 2 Series Touring (FWD) (2014-2021) |
| F46 | 2 Series City (FWD) (2014-2021) |
| F47 | X2 (2016-2024) |
| F48 | X1 (2015-2022) |
| i3 | i3 (Megacity Vehicle - Project i) (2013-2020) |
| i8 | i8 ( Vision EfficientDynamics) (2014-2016) |
| FAST | Family Activity Sports Tourer (2014-2022) |
| CAT | Compact Activity Tourer (Sports Van) |
| JOY | 1 Series 2 Door (FWD) |
| 442 | i100 Coupe ActiveHybrid (2013) |
Mercedes-Benz Model Codes
Model Code Prefix
W: Saloon/General
S: Estate
C: Coupe
A: Cabriolet
CL: Sports Coupe
V: Extended wheelbase
R: Roadster
X: Crossover SUV
G: Cross-country Vehicle
| Code | Model |
| R107 | SL Class Coupe/Convertible (1971-1988) |
| W124 | E Class Sedan (1984-1995) |
| C124 | E Class Coupe (1984-1995) |
| A124 | E Class Convertible (1984-1995) |
| S124 | E Class Wagon (1984-1995) |
| W126 | S Class Sedan (1979-1990) |
| C126 | S Class Coupe (1979-1990) |
| R129 | SL Class Coupe/Convertible (1989-1998) |
| W140 | SL Class Sedan (1990-1998) |
| C140 | CL Class Coupe (1993-1999) |
| W163 | M Class (1993-1999) |
| W164 | M Class (2005-2011) |
| W166 | M Class (2011-) |
| X164 | GL Class (2006-) |
| W168 | A Class (1997-2004) |
| C168 | A Class (1997-2004) |
| W169 | A Class (2004-) |
| C169 | A Class (2004-) |
| R170 | SLK Class Convertible (1996-2004) |
| R171 | SLK Class Convertible (2004-2011) |
| R172 | SLK Class Convertible (2011) |
| C197 | SLS Class Coupe (2010-2015) |
| R197 | SLS Class Convertible (2011-2015) |
| C199 | SLR Class (2004-2010) |
| R199 | SLR Class Coupe/Convertible (2007-2010) |
| W201 | C Class Sedan (1982-1993) |
| W202 | C Class Sedan (1997-2000) |
| W203 | C Class Sedan (2000-2007) |
| S203 | C Class Wagon (2001-2007) |
| CL203 | C Class Coupe (2001-2008) |
| CLC203 | C Class Coupe (2008-2011) |
| W204 | C Class Sedan (2008-2014) |
| S204 | C Class Wagon (2008-2014) |
| X204 | GLK Class (2008-2015) |
| C207 | CLK Class Coupe (2010-2017) |
| A207 | CLK Class Convertible (2010-2017) |
| C208 | CLK Class Coupe (1997-2002) |
| A208 | CLK Class Convertible (1997-2002) |
| C209 | CLK Class (2002-2009) |
| A209 | CLK Class Coupe (2003-2009) |
| W210 | E Class Sedan (1995-2002) |
| S210 | E Class Wagon (1996-2003) |
| W211 | E Class Sedan (2002-2009) |
| S211 | E Class Wagon (2003-2009) |
| W212 | E Class Sedan (2009-2016) |
| S212 | E Class Wagon (2009-2016) |
| C212 | E Class Coupe (1999-2006) |
| C215 | CL Class Coupe (1999-2006) |
| C216 | CL Class Coupe (2006-2014) |
| C218 | CLS Class Sedan (2011) |
| W219 | CLS Class Sedan (2004-2010) |
| W220 | S Class Sedan (1998-2005) |
| W221 | S Class Sedan (2005-2005) |
| R230 | SL Class Convertible (2001-2012) |
| R231 | SL Class Convertible (2012-) |
| W245 | B Class (2006-2011) |
| W246 | B Class (2011-) |
| W251 | R Class (2005-2013) |
| V251 | R Class (2005-2013) |
| V414 | Vaneo (2001-2005) |
| G460 | G Class (1979-1989) |
| G461 | G Class (1989-) |
| G463 | G Class (1990-2018) |
| A463 | G Class (2012-) |
| W463 | G Class (2012-) |
| W638 | V Class (1996-2003) |
| W639 | V Class (2003-2014) |
| W901 | V Class (1995-2006) |
| W906 | V Class (2006-) |
Mini Model Codes
| Code | Model |
| R50 | Coupe (2000-2006) |
| R52 | Convertible (2002-2008) |
| R53 | Coupe (2000-2006) |
| R55 | Clubman (2006-2014) |
| R56 | Coupe(2006-2015) |
| R57 | Convertible (2009-) |
| R58 | Coupe (2012-2015) |
| R59 | Roadster (2012-2015) |
| R60 | Countryman (2010-2016) |
| R61 | Paceman (2013-2016) |
| F54 | Clubman (2013-2016) |
| F55 | 5 Door Hatchback (2013-2016) |
Mini Model Codes
| Code | Model |
| 911 | Coupe (1970-1989) |
| 912 | Coupe (1965-1969) |
| 914 | Coupe (1970-1976) |
| 924 | Coupe/GT/Turbo (1976-1988) |
| 928 | Carrera/GT(1978-1988) |
| 944 | Coupe/Cabriolet/Turbo (1983-1991) |
| 955 | Cayenne (2002-2006) |
| 957 | Cayenne (2007-2010) |
| 958 | Cayenne (2010-) |
| 959 | Coupe (1987-1988) |
| 964 | Carrera/Cabriolet/Speedster/Targa/Turbo (1989-1994) |
| 968 | Coupe/Cabriolet/Turbo (1992-1995) |
| 981 | Boxster/Cayman (2012-2016) |
| 982 | Boxster/Cayman (2016-) |
| 986 | Boxster (1996-2005) |
| 987 | Boxster (2005-2012) |
| 987C | Cayman (2005-2012) |
| 970 | Panamera (2009-) |
| 991 | Carrera/Cabriolet/GT3/Targa/Turbo (2011-2019) |
| 992 | Carrera/Cabriolet (2019-) |
| 993 | Carrera/Cabriolet (1993-1998) |
| 996 | Carrera/Cabriolet/GT2/GT3/GT3 RS/Turbo (1997-2005) |
| 997 | Carrera/Cabriolet/GT2/GT2 RS/GT3/GT3 RS/Turbo (2005-2012) |
Smart Model Codes
| Code | Model |
| A450 | Fortwo (1998-2007) |
| C450 | Fortwo Cabrio (2000-2007 |
| A452 | Fortwo (2007-2014) |