Our distinctive brand mark has constantly evolved and changed over the decades. Today, it is one of the most recognized logos in the world!!!
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On Saturday, 9 May 2020, we will be opening our doors to the public again. But before we do that, we had a special little flying visitor 😉 Initially, visits are only possible from Friday to Sunday. See you in Stuttgart, Germany!
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It took a little bit of time before we started calling our top models "S-Class." Surely you can name all of these series correctly, right? Check our webspecial:
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135 years ago, we patented the very first car! On January 29th, 1886, Carl Benz filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car. Ever since, that day has been considered the official birthday of the automobile.
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Crank up the volume! 🔈 We‘re celebrating 125 Years of Motorsport and we‘re not doing it very quiet. The 2.5 litre
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of the
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reached 290 PS - in 1955! Looks like the boss of
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, Toto Wolff, had some fun behind the wheel 😎
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A family reunion like you rarely get to see. The 112, 108, 116, 126 and 140 series represent half a century of Mercedes-Benz luxury and comfort. Take a look at our amazing web special:
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Happy Birthday! The Mercedes-Benz 770 “Grand Mercedes” took the lead in automotive engineering 90 years ago! The W 07 model series set standards and represented the ultimate in car production.
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💡 Did you know? The Mercedes-Benz 600 (W 100) celebrates its 60 year anniversary this year. You'll find luxury and style combined in this incredible beautiful Pullman Landaulet.
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In September we will introduce the new S-class! Each of its predecessors marked the very forefront of modern technology. In 1972 the
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luxury class sedans characterized by a comprehensive safety concept were given their own name - the S-Class.
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Carl Benz was born 176 years ago today in Mühlburg. His Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886 is considered to be the first practical automobile. Happy birthday, Carl!
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Follow us on an amazing flight over the race corner in our Museum. Imagine roaring engines, thundering noise and cheering crowds through more than 125 years of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport!
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The completely newly developed 3.5-liter V8 M 116 engine, which was characterized by its exceptional smoothness, perfectly matches the character of the stylish cabriolet of the W 111 series.
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Mercedes-Benz sports cars arguably carry the coolest nickname in motorsports: “Silver Arrows”. You can now admire the most iconic of them in the latest Mercedes-Benz Classic Magazine. Get your copy here:
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Modern & yet still timeless. Two updated interpretations of the Mercedes- Benz 190 SL and the 280 SE keep their classic designs close to the ground. It doesn't matter if your car is original or modified - we like them all!
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📷 Mike Crawatt with Edelweiss Customs
Did you know? 60 years ago, we presented one of the most beautiful six-cylinder sedans of its time. Our Mercedes-Benz 300 SE from the 112 series is considered to be one of the predecessors of the S-Class.
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This, ladies and gentlemen, is the oldest existing Mercedes in the world (to the best of our knowledge)! You can see the Mercedes Simplex 40 hp at our museum in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Rudolf Uhlenhaut, the "father" of the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, pictured on the "Württemberg Hill" in Stuttgart back in 1953.
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Autumn in in the air, or as we call it, Weißherbst! The experimental vehicle C 111-II is one of our legendary dream cars. In addition to the four-disc Wankel engine, a prototype with a V8 engine was also built, which served the engineers as a comparison vehicle.
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In September we will introduce the new S-class! Each of its predecessors marked the very forefront of modern technology. The "finnie" models 220, 220 S and 220 SE (W 111), introduced in 1959, were named after the discreet tail fins that adorn the rear fenders.
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The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is coming this year! The premiere of our compact models in 1982 set the course for a successful future: it marked the beginning of the C-Class tradition.
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In September we will introduce the new S-class! Each of its predecessors marked the very forefront of modern technology. In 1998, the
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S-Class from the 220 series offered greater comfort, including the new AIRMATIC, the COMAND system and the DISTRONIC.
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💡 Did you know? Our Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194) with chassis number 11 was called "The Wood Planer" because of its front and was the intermediate model to the production sports car 300 SL (W 198), which appeared in 1954.
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Spread your wings, legend! We are unloading our first iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Gullwing" for the Mille Miglia 2019. It does look good in black, don't you think?
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Did you know? The 123 series is our most produced model to date! The predecessor to the E-Class was regarded worldwide as the epitome of solidity.
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Happy anniversary! 40 years ago, the Mercedes-Benz 190 “Baby-Benz” established a new segment below the upper mid-size class. And yes 😉 the shown car is a 1992 Avantgarde Azzuro.
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On this
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we’re taking our Mercedes-Benz SL from the 113 series out for a high performance sleigh ride through the snow. Jingle jingle [insert your favorite songtitle here] 😉
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Did you know? The SEC coupés were only available exclusively with V8 engines. They replaced the SLC coupés in 1981, which were derived from the SL of the 107 series, and the 560 SEC was at the top of the 126 series luxury coupé range!
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8 cylinders with 1.5-litres in the 1939 W 165 "Tripoli" versus 6 cylinders with 1.6 litres and hybrid electric drive in the 2019 Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+. We are celebrating 125 Years of Motorsport and show you the development from the beginnings until today.
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Did you know? The Mercedes-Benz 600 had just about everything that was technically feasible at the time. Its so-called "comfort hydraulics" offered hydraulically adjustable seats and seat bench in the back, window lifters and also hydraulically operated sunroofs!
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This is how we saw the future back in 1981! The research car "Auto 2000" was tested with three drive concepts for the first time: A V8 petrol engine with cylinder shutoff system, a V6 turbodiesel engine, and a gas turbine drive.
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Are you open for a German Open? 😉 The Mercedes-Benz E 220 Final Edition cabriolet, paint 721 onyx gray metallic, leather 261 black is a new icon for classic fans around the world.
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The CL 65 AMG, which is one of our dream cars from 134 years of automotive history, is where technical highlights meet the characteristics of a genuine performance car with twelve cylinders.
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In the spring of 1963, the 300 SL and the 190 SL received a joint successor in the form of the W 113 series. The new sports car caused a sensation with its unusual exterior. We can't wait to show you the design features of the new 2021 SL (R 232)!
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In 1952, the 300 SL won both the legendary 24-hour race at Le Mans and the III Carrera Panamericana over 3,111 kilometers across Mexico with a spectacular double victory!
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125 years ago, Benz introduced a new body style for passenger cars: the coupé! Presumably, the elegant automobile with the short, closed body is a one-off. It was delivered to a customer in Paris in 1896. The top speed is said to have been 32 km/h.
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The 2017 show car
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GT Concept provides a glimpse of the sports car and performance brand’s alternative drive configuration designs. Experience it in Stuttgart, Germany.
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In 1955 our race director Rudolf Uhlenhaut designed two coupés based on the 300 SLR. He used this then fastest, road-legal car occasionally for trips between Stuttgart and Munich and drove the 240 kilometres in one hour.
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One important goal in the development of the S-Class from the 126 series was the reduction of fuel consumption by the usage of weight reduction materials and a less air resistant body.
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💡 Did you know? 30 years ago, the Mercedes-Benz 500 GE V8 (W 463) limited edition made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show and was a harbinger of later Marcedes-Benz G-Class models with V8 engines.
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The perfect combination of racing genes and the glamour of an open sports car: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is one of our dream cars from 134 years of automotive history and was presented in Geneva in March 1957 as the successor to the "Gullwing" Coupé.
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When it comes to our dream cars from 134 years of automotive history, the Mercedews-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Black Series is a must. It brings the
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philosophy to the road in its purest form: it is the first sports car developed entirely by AMG itself.
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134 years ago TODAY, we patented the very first car! On January 29th, 1886, Carl Benz filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car. Ever since, that day has been considered the official birthday of the automobile.
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136 years ago on this date was quite special: We patented the very first car 🙂 On January 29, 1886, Carl Benz filed this patent application for his three-wheeled "gas-powered vehicle." Since then, this date has been considered the official birthday of the automobile.
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Stuttgart, the German Mercedes-Benz capital, is again illuminated by the "Glanzlichter" until December the 28th. In the city center you will find the beautiful 300 SL "Gullwing."
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A club lounge with the performance of a sports car! The 250 HP of this 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 accelerates the long Pullman limousine up to 205 km/h!
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The combination of pioneering technology and unparalleled comfort combine to make the
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108 and 109 series timeless touring saloons. Get in and drive!
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Rudolf Uhlenhaut was head of the racing department and later on the board of Daimler-Benz. He developed the legendary 300 SL "Gullwing" (W 198) based on the racing car. Today would have been his 115th birthday. Happy birthday Rudolf!
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This V8 has four overhead camshafts and 32 valves - in 1939! Prick up your ears when the Silver Arrow (W 165) unleashes its 254 PS, your speakers will jump.
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😳 This 300 horsepower monster has a 5-speed manual transmission, coilover suspension, a 6-piston brake system on the front axle and 4-piston on the rear axle plus 40% limited slip differential! Don't mess up with it.
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