Mercedes-Benz cars

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Mercedes-Benz at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt

The Mercedes-Benz cars are manufactured by Mercedes-Benz AG , the car and van subsidiary of Daimler AG . This article describes passenger cars that are sold under the registered trademark Mercedes-Benz . Colloquially these are often referred to as "Mercedes", "Daimler" or "Benz".

History and general

The name was created in 1926 after the merger of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft ( Mercedes brand ) with Benz & Cie. to Daimler-Benz AG . Mercedes-Benz vehicles were mostly located in the upper price segment. The brand was not involved in mass motorization after the Second World War (besides being used as a taxi ), but established itself internationally in the upper middle and upper classes .

Only with the 190 at the end of 1982 and the A-Class in 1997 was the range expanded downwards. Both models, however, are in the upper price segment in their respective vehicle class. From the mid-1980s ( 124 series ) to the end of the 2000s, the brand's reputation increasingly suffered from quality problems, some of which led to product recalls in the event of serious defects .

There are various design studios for development. The chassis and body are developed in the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center at the Sindelfingen plant , where several hundred developers and designers work. In Japan, between Tokyo and Yokohama, the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Center Japan has been located since 1993 , where, among other things, the Maybach was developed. In 1998, the Advanced Design Studio , which specializes in interior design, was opened in Italy near Como .

Some design elements were retained for many years. Around 1933, for example, a vertically two-part radiator grille with horizontal ribs and the Mercedes star on the lid was introduced with various models, which was retained for many models in differently proportioned versions for a long time (with the exception of rare luxury brands, Mercedes-Benz was the last company to built in hood ornaments as standard ) and can be found today on the C, E and S Class. In 1954, the 300 SL gullwing sports car was introduced, a radiator grille with a large central Mercedes star and horizontal ribs on both sides, which was initially reserved for the sporty models, but from around 2000 it can be found in more and more types (optionally also in the C and E class). The 1971 SL Coupé / Roadster ( R107 / C107 ) introduced ribbed taillights that were cited in most models until the mid-2000s.

The biggest competitors on the home market are Audi and BMW .

New car registrations and market shares in Germany

year units Market share
2001 406,000 12.1%
2002 388,545 11.9%
2003 369.099 11.4%
2004 360.425 11.0%
2005 343,895 10.3%
2006 342,768 09.9%
2007 327,742 10.4%
2008 327.965 10.6%
2009 282,527 07.4%
2010 281.240 09.6%
2011 285,651 09.0%
2012 283.006 09.2%
2013 277.373 09.4%
2014 272,566 09.0%
2015 286,883 08.9%
2016 311.286 09.3%
2017 326.188 09.5%
2018 319.163 09.3%

Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA)

Designations

Internal designations

While all vehicles before the Second World War as well as the early post-war types could be differentiated solely by the model designation (a 200 was fundamentally different from a 290 or 320, etc.), this was soon different after the war. Although all 170 (V and D as well as S) were similar, they differed in structural details.

A further distinction was therefore necessary, which had been made since the merger of Benz and Daimler in 1926. The internal designation "W" and a subsequent number combination was initially numerically ordered with W 01 , W 02 etc., but later became unsystematic. For example, the W 110 is the successor to the W 120 .

Since 1946, all Mercedes-Benz passenger car models have been given internal three-digit series numbers preceded by a letter. These series numbers describe a certain model series, but in contrast to the sales designation do not contain any specific features of the vehicle.

The letters in front of the three-digit number mean:

History of sales names

Type plate of a pagoda : Sport-Leicht with 2.8 l displacement and automatic transmission

Numbers in sales names

The sales names of Mercedes-Benz cars usually contain a three-digit number in the form xx0. With a few exceptions, this number used to stand for one tenth of the approximate cubic capacity measured in cm³ . A "Mercedes 200" , often also called a "200" or "200 Mercedes" , has an engine with a capacity of around 2000 cc. Today there are usually only a few different displacement classes in which the three-digit number is used to differentiate between the various services.

Letters in sales names

In some cases, one or more capital letters were added to describe the engine or the design. Examples:

Names for engines
Designations for types of construction
Other variants
  • L = extended wheelbase
  • S = S-Class (originally S onder class)
  • SL = sport-light
  • SLC = Sports Light Coupé
  • SLK = Sport-Light-Short
  • SLR = Sport-Light-Racing
  • SLS = Sport-Leicht-Super

Examples

A 3.0-liter model with an injection engine from the W 124 model series was designated the 300 E , a model of the W 126 (S-Class) with the same engine and a 300 SE . An export model of the W 126 for the US market, in which a diesel engine was used, was named 300 SD . A 300 SEL was therefore a 3.0 liter (300) S-Class (S) vehicle with an injection engine (E) and an extended wheelbase (L).

special cases

Cubic capacity information

There were a few exceptions to the rule for models with larger engines. They bore the designation of the smaller model with a subsequent displacement in liters, for example: 240 D 3.0 stood for a W 115 with a diesel engine with 3.0 liters displacement. Under the designation 300 D , the said model would be numerically larger than the upper-class model 280 SE . This practice was used until the end of the 1980s in order to avoid overlapping of the displacement information in the three-digit numerical model designation for the individual vehicle classes. In the W 111 series, for example, there was the 280 SE model with a 3.5-liter V8 engine and the W 109 the 300 SEL with the same unit and an even larger variant, the 6.3 . The vehicles were consequently called 280 SE 3.5, 300 SEL 3.5 or 300 SEL 6.3. The same was true for the 450 SEL 6.9 and the 600 .

The W 110 series initially had a 190 and a 190 D , although the former actually had a displacement of around 1.9 liters, the latter just under 2.0 liters. However, they feared a loss of prestige for the 190 with a gasoline engine if it had been given a 200 D with a diesel engine, which would have been correct according to the methodology of the sales designation. Therefore the designation of the diesel was corrected downwards.

When the W 201 was launched on the market in 1982, it was presented as the Mercedes 190 , although it had the same displacement (1997 cm³, i.e. 2.0 liters) as the Mercedes 200 ( 123 series ). The designations Mercedes 190 (carburettor engine) and Mercedes 190 E (injection engine) were chosen in order to ensure that this newly introduced middle class was distinguished from the upper middle class. In 1985, with the introduction of new engines, all new Mercedes 190 models were given a designation with a subsequent displacement ( 190 E 1.8 , 190 E 2.0 , 190 E 2.3 , 190 E 2.6 , 190 D 2.5 , 190 E 2.3-16 and 190 E 2.5 -16 ), whereby in the models 190 E 2.3-16 and 190 E 2.5-16 the following 16 stood for the motors with 16 valves .

Engine types

Turbodiesel engines were also offered for some models, for example the 123 series of the 300 TD Turbodiesel . In these vehicles, the additional designation "Turbodiesel" was also written out in the model logo on the rear of the vehicle, with the Turbodiesel logo being attached to the right of the tailgate. In the case of a 300 TD , the addition TD does not mean “turbodiesel”, as is often the case, but T-model (T) with diesel engine (D).

Today's names

In today's designations, the class is prefixed

In 1993 new model names were introduced. This justified a division of the individual model series into classes. The first model was the E-Class with names like E 250 Diesel . First the class, then the cubic capacity and finally a possible addition such as “L” for long version or “Diesel” (later “CDI”) for diesel. These terms are still valid at the moment. In a few models, the displacement designations only match one variant of the engine, as the same engine blocks are used for engines of different power for reasons of cost. For example, the 200 CDI and 220 CDI models have the same engine block with 2148 cm³ in all classes. Models with the designation “240” have had a displacement of 2597 cm³ since 2000.

The current gasoline engine with the designation 500 actually has a displacement of almost 5.5 liters, which is why cars with this engine are also sold as "550" in the USA. The 63 AMG models have 6.2, 5.5 or 4.0 liters and the S 600 also only has a 5.5 liter V12.

The term S-Class is an exception and was used many years before the introduction of these class names, but not in the form of the sales names for newer models since the 1990s. Another exception in the broader sense is what is known today as the G-Class , which was previously referred to as the “G-Model” for many years.

In the summer of 2009 a new nomenclature came into force, which states that below the 220 CDI it goes down in steps of 20. The (A) 170 was renamed to (A) 180. Above the 250 CDI / CGI, the clature is continued in steps of 50. The (S) 320 CDI and (S) 420 CDI became (S) 350 CDI and (S) 450 CDI, respectively. In addition, the (C) 280 was renamed (C) 300.

Since the sales designations usually do not allow an allocation to the year of construction, the internal designations are often used by outsiders to designate the respective series.

Class names

Since spring 1993, the series have been divided into class names:

Sedans (including hatchbacks and T-models)

Coupés / convertibles

Off-road vehicles / SUVs / pick-ups

Large sedans / minibuses / vans / high-roof station wagons

New class names

Starting with the new products in 2015, Daimler introduced a new nomenclature. The conversion should be completed by 2020.

Key numbers

Mercedes-Benz cars are registered with the Federal Motor Transport Authority under the manufacturer key numbers 0009, 0708 to 0710, 0999, 1313, 1414, 6019 or 7605.

Timelines

Models from 1926–1945

Vehicle class 1920s 1930s 1940s
6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th
Compact class W 15 (type 170)
W 23 (type 130)
W 30 (type 150)
W 28 (type 170 H)
Middle class W 02 (type Stuttgart 200) W 136 / W 149 (types 170 V / 200 V)
W 11 (type Stuttgart 260) W 143 (type 230 n)
W 21 (type 200/230) W 153 (type 230)
W 138 (type 260 D)
upper middle class W 03 / W 04 / W 05 (types 300/320/350) W 18 (type 290)
W 10 / W 19 (types 350/370/380) W 142 (type 320)
W 22
Upper class Type 400 & Type 630 W 24 / W 29 / W 129 (types 500 K / 540 K / 580 K)
W 08 (type Nürburg 460/460 K / 500 / type 500 N)
W 07 / W 150 (types 770/770 K)
Sports car Model K
W 06 (type S / SS / SSK / SSKL) W 24 / W 29 / W 129
Off-road vehicle W 103 (type G1) W 31 (type G4)
W 133 III (type 170 VG) / W 139 (type 170 VL) / W 152 (type G5)
Vans L 3/4 L 1000 Express L 301
L 300

Models since 1945

Vehicle class Body versions Current class 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0
Compact class Hatchback A. W 176 W 177
Compact van Series  168 Series  169
B. T 245 W 242 / W 246 W 247
Coupe CLA 117 series  118 series 
Middle class Limousine / station wagon C. W 201 202 series  203 series  204 series  205 series 
Coupé / convertible Series  208 Series  209 C 204 C 205 / A 205
Sports coupe - CL 203
upper middle class Limousine / station wagon E. ... W 136 W 120 / W 121 W 110 W 114 / W 115 123 series  124 series  Series  210 211 series  212 series  Series  213
W 136 / W 191 W 105
Coupé / convertible W 136 W 114 C 123 C 124 / A 124 207 series  Series   238
Upper class limousine S. W 187 W 180 W 111
W 128 W 112 W 108 116 series  126 series  140 series  220 series  Series  221 222 series 
W 109 V 116 V 126 V 140 240 series  X 222
W 186 W 189 W 100 VV 222
Coupé / convertible W 187 W 180 W 111 C 126 C 140 C 215 C 216 Series  217
W 188 W 128 W 112
Four-door coupe CLS C 219 Series  218 C 257
AMG GT 4-door X 290
People carrier R. Series  251
Sports car Coupé / Roadster SLK R 170 R 171 R 172
SL W 121 B II W 113 R 107 R 129 R 230 R 231
AMG GT W 198 C 107 199 series  197 series  C 190
race car Coupe - C 208
Off-road vehicle Hatchback / convertible G W 460 W 461
W 463 W 463
SUV Hatchback GLA X 156 H 247
Hatchback GLB X 247
GLC X 204 X 253
N 253
Hatchback C 253
Hatchback EQC N 293
Hatchback GLE W 163 W 164 W 166 W 167
Hatchback C 292 C 167
Hatchback GLS X 164 X 166 X 167
Pick up Double cabin X Series  470 [N]
High roof combination Station wagon / panel van Citan W 414 W 415 [R]
Vans Minibus / van V / Vito N1000 / N1300 MB 100 MB 100 W 638 639 series  447 series 
MB 100 / MB 140
sprinter L 206 Series  601, 602, 611 W 901-905 W 906 W 907/910
Box van L 319 Series  309, 310, 313 Series  667–670 V 667, V 668, V 670
  • Taken over from Hanomag-Henschel
  • Taken over and further developed by DKW
  • Developed together with SsangYong ; was also marketed under the SsangYong and Daewoo brands
  • Developed together with Volkswagen ; is / was also sold under the Volkswagen , Dodge and Freightliner brands
  • Developed with McLaren
  • Marketed under Maybach-Manufaktur
  • Cooperation with Renault-Nissan Alliance: [R] based on a Renault or [N] based on a Nissan
  • Product lines

    Construction period
    Produced vehicles
    model series annotation image

    Compact class

    1997-2004
    approx. 1,100,000 pieces
    W 168
    V 168
    The first Mercedes-Benz model in the compact class, known as the A-Class . Problems with the introduction due to the result of the so-called elk test . Mercedes-Benz A 190 L Elegance (V 168, Facelift) - front view, December 21, 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg
    2004–2012
    approx. 1,050,000 pieces
    W 169
    C 169
    Successor to the 168 series, available for the first time as a three-door, which was discontinued in 2010 due to unsuccessfulness. Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDI Elegance (W 169) - front view (1), March 30, 2011, Wülfrath.jpg
    2012-2018 W 176 Third generation of the A-Class with a radically changed concept. Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport (W176) - front view.jpg
    2013-2019 C 117
    X 117
    “Four-door coupé” based on the A-Class. Since 2015 also as a shooting brake. Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 (C 117) - front view, April 13, 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg
    since 2018 W 177 Fourth generation of the A-Class. Mercedes-Benz A 200 Monrepos 2018 IMG 0083.jpg
    since 2019 C 118
    X 118
    Second generation of the CLA. Also available again as a shooting brake. Mercedes-Benz C118 IMG 2673.jpg

    Middle class

    1982–1993
    1,879,629 pieces
    W 201 Known as the "190 Mercedes", the 123 series was introduced as a mid- range vehicle below this series while it was still being built . Also known colloquially as Baby Benz . A convertible prototype did not go into series production. Mercedes-Benz W201 front 20100519.jpg
    1993-2000
    1,870,021 pieces
    W 202
    S 202
    Successor model to the “190er Mercedes” (W 201) presented under the designation C-Class . For the first time also available as a T-model ( station wagon ). Mercedes C-Class T-Model (S202) Facelift 20090913 front.jpg
    2000–2007
    approx. 2,000,000 pieces
    W 203
    S 203
    C-class model. The successor to the 202 series. Also available as a station wagon or sports coupé. Mercedes C-Class (W203) Elegance 20090830 front.JPG
    2007-2014 W 204
    S 204
    The successor to the 203 series. Since December 2007 also available as a station wagon (station wagon). In 2011 the series was revised. Mercedes C-Class (W204) Elegance front.jpg
    since 2014 W 205
    S 205
    From March 2014, the 205 series will replace the 204 series first and foremost as a notchback sedan. For the first time, a C-Class is also available with Airmatic air suspension. The 205 series was the first Mercedes-Benz to have a head-up display and a touchpad. Mercedes-Benz C 220 BlueTEC AMG Line (W 205) - front view, March 15, 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg

    Middle class coupe

    2000–2011
    approx. 370,000 pieces
    CL 203 C-Class sports coupé. From mid-2008 it ran under its own name as the CLC class. Production ended at the beginning of February 2011. Mercedes C 180 Kompressor Sportcoupé (CL203) Facelift rear 20100510.jpg
    2011-2015 C 204 As the successor to the CL 203, the C-Class Coupé (C 204) came onto the market in early June 2011. It fills the gap created by positioning the E-Class Coupé higher than the CLK. Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé (C 204) - rear view, February 26, 2012, Wülfrath.jpg
    since 2015 C 205 Successor to the C 204. 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz C 200 (C 205) coupe (2018-10-29) 01.jpg

    upper middle class

    1946-1955 W 136 The post-war series based on the 170 (W 15) developed in the 1930s. W136.jpg
    1953-1962 W 120
    W 121
    The first small post-war model was called "Ponton" because of its round shape. Mercedes 180 2v sst.jpg
    1961–1968
    628,348 pieces
    W 110 Known as the "small tail fin" with simple round headlights and a shorter stem than the W 111 Heckflosse110.jpg
    1968–1976
    1,919,056 pieces
    W 114
    W 115
    The "Strichacht" was the last model with tall, rectangular headlights. According to Spiegel , it was the "tailor-made vehicle for the rural population, who lived in the leisurely rhythm of crop rotation and waltzed through the corridors in fir-green rubber boots in the fir-green Mercedes 200 D" . Also available as a coupé for the first time. Mercedes stichacht 2 v sst.jpg
    1975–1986
    2,696,914 pieces
    W 123
    S 123
    Believed by enthusiasts as the last “chrome benzene” with legendary reliability. Broadband headlights initially with round reflectors, with the top model (280 E) and later with all models with rectangular reflectors. For the first time also available as a station wagon ( T-model , since 1977) and still available as a coupé. Was the most popular Mercedes-Benz vehicle ever. Mercedes-Benz W123 front 20081125.jpg
    1984-1996
    2,583,470 pieces
    W 124
    S 124
    Was one of the vehicles with the best aerodynamics of its time. Initial quality deficiencies led to protests by the almost exclusively Mercedes-driving taxi industry. When the model name was changed in 1993, it was often referred to as the first E-Class. In addition to the coupé (C 124) and station wagon versions, for the first time also available as a four-seater convertible (A 124). Mercedes-Benz W124 front 20080808.jpg
    1995-2003
    1,653,437 pieces
    W 210
    S 210
    First officially presented E-Class . For the first time round double headlights were presented instead of the usual broadband headlights. The specialist press criticized rust problems on load-bearing parts, the upper door frame and unreliability of the electronics, which did not meet the brand claims. No longer available as a coupé or convertible (but see CLK ). Mercedes E 270 CDI Elegance (W210 Facelift, 1999-2002) front MJ.JPG
    2002–2009
    approx. 1,500,000 pieces
    W 211
    S 211
    Successor to the 210 series with oval headlights and modernized body. Complete redesign of the dashboard and the layout of the controls. Due to the high proportion of digital electronics, there were recalls in the introductory phase. The electronics were reduced again after the facelift in June 2006. Mercedes E-Class (W211) Avantgarde 20090610 front.JPG
    2009-2016 W 212
    S 212
    Successor to the 211 series and represents the fourth generation of the E-Class. The design is now angular and is intended to tie in with the design of earlier generations. The "four-eyed face" has been preserved. The cockpit has been completely redesigned and the layout of the control panels has been changed. For the first time in the E-Class: operation via a central push and turn button. With the facelift in April 2013, the “four-eye face” and the “pontoon hip swing” will no longer apply. Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI Avantgarde (W 212, Facelift) - front view, April 13, 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg
    since 2016 W 213
    S 213
    The generation of the E-Class, released in 2016, was expected in advance to have a similar design to the S-Class (222 series) and the C-Class (205 series). After the smooth, sharp-edged and more straightforward predecessor series 212 of the E-Class, the design is rounder and more curved. In the 213 series, as in the C- and S-Class, Daimler's modular MRA platform is used. Mercedes-Benz W213 IMG 0392.jpg

    Upper middle class coupé / convertible

    1968-1976 W 114 C Coupé version of the W 114. Mercedes-Benz 250 C.jpg
    1977-1985 C 123 Coupé version of the W 123. Successor to the C 114. Mercedes W123 Coupe rear 20071009.jpg
    1987-1997 C 124
    A 124
    Coupé (C 124) based on the E-Class (124 series), which was built between March 1987 and the end of 1996. In September 1991 a convertible (A 124) was also released, which was produced until June 1997. C124 2.jpg
    1997-2003 C 208
    A 208
    The CLK Coupé shared the platform with the C-Class (202 series), but received an optical adaptation to the 210 series , higher quality equipment and more powerful engines. The convertible followed in mid-1998 and was in production until spring 2003. Mercedes CLK Elegance (C208) Facelift rear 20100507.jpg
    2002-2010 C 209
    A 209
    The successor model of the C 208 used the platform of the C-Class (203 series), leaned optically on the 211 series , got its higher quality equipment and more powerful engines. From spring 2003 a convertible was again available, the production of which was only finished with the appearance of the A 207 in spring 2010. Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 Cabriolet Avantgarde (A 209) - rear view, July 17, 2011, Ratingen.jpg
    2009-2017 C 207
    A 207
    The successor model of the C 209 shares the platform with the C-Class (204 series), but optically adapted to the 212 series , higher quality equipment and more powerful engines. For the first time in almost 13 years, there was an E-Class convertible again from March 2010 . The 207 series was revised in May 2013. Mercedes E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet (A207) rear 20100524.jpg
    since 2016 C 238
    A 238
    Successor to the 207 series. Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupe, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0555.jpg

    Upper class

    1949-1955 W 191 Mercedes-Benz 170 S: The luxury version of the 170 V (W 136) was the first S-Class Mercedes Benz 170 front-left.jpg
    1951-1955 W 187 Mercedes-Benz 220, the first six-cylinder after the Second World War Mercedes-Benz W187.jpg
    1954-1960 W 105
    W 180
    W 128
    large "pontoon" W128 220SE.JPG
    1959-1971 W 111
    W 112
    The “large tail fin ” differed from the small one externally by a different front structure and double rear bumpers. There were also the coupé and convertible versions in which the tail fins were only hinted at. Convertible models of the type W 111 have been sought-after collector's items for years with rapidly increasing prices. Many coupes were therefore converted to convertibles, but without the necessary stiffeners. Mercedes 230s v sst.jpg
    1965-1972 W 108
    W 109
    A facelift model of the W 111 without tail fins, offered with a time overlap. Had four disc brakes for the first time. The 300 SEL 6.3 model served as the basis for the first AMG racing car . W108 Bild03.jpg
    1972–1980
    473,035 pieces
    W 116
    V 116
    First S-Class with broadband headlights, a beefy appearance and a lot of chrome. The top model 450 SEL 6.9 was available with a V8 engine with a displacement of almost seven liters and a hydraulic chassis. Available with ABS for the first time from 1978. Mercedes-Benz W116 front 20080424.jpg
    1979–1991
    818,036 pieces
    W 126
    V 126
    Second S-Class, equipped for the first time with plastic bumpers and plastic panels on the sides ( also called Sacco boards after the designer Bruno Sacco ). Also available as a coupé under the sales name SEC . First vehicle ever available with an airbag. 1979-1985 Mercedes-Benz W126 (2004-07-01) .jpg
    1991-1998
    406,532 items
    W 140
    V 140
    "Riesenbaby" or "Dickschiff" or "S-Tonne". The voluminous appearance did not meet with approval everywhere and led to market losses compared to the competing model BMW 7 Series . The curb weight of two tons was criticized because of the risk of accidents with significantly lighter cars. In the first series equipped with retractable dipsticks in the rear fenders to be able to assess the rear of the vehicle when parking. Mercedes W140 front 20070609.jpg
    1998-2005
    approx. 485,000 pieces
    W 220
    V 220
    First S-Class without broadband headlights, with a much slimmer appearance than its predecessor. New developments such as Distronic distance radar and Keyless Go available. Mercedes W220 front 20070928.jpg
    2004-2010
    approx. 170,000 pieces
    C 219 Known as the first CLS-Class , positioned between the E-Class and S-Class . Because of its appearance, it is also called a four-door coupé . Mercedes CLS Facelift front.jpg
    2005-2013 W 221
    V 221
    S-Class with design elements from the Maybach . This series has an extensive further development of the Pre-Safe safety system introduced in the predecessor . Mercedes S 320 CDI 20090808 front.JPG
    2011-2018 C 218
    X 218
    Successor to the C 219 and represents the second generation of the CLS-Class. The technical basis is the 212 series. Since October 2012 also available as a five-door sports station wagon (Shooting Brake). CLS SHooting Brake (11241616294) .jpg
    since 2013 W 222
    V 222
    X 222
    Successor to the 221 series, for the first time also in an extra-long version (X 222) as a replacement for the Maybach sedans that were no longer in production . Mercedes-Benz W 222 S 350 Bluetec.JPG
    since 2018 C 257 Third generation of the CLS-Class. No longer available as a shooting brake. Mercedes-Benz C257 IMG 0391.jpg
    since 2018 X 290 Four-door sports sedan Mercedes-AMG GT 53 Geneva 2018.jpg

    Upper class coupe

    1952-1958 W 188 Mercedes-Benz 300 S / 300 Sc, Coupé and Cabriolet of the sedans W 186 and W 189 built from 1952 to 1962 1956 Merc 300Sc.jpg
    1956–1960
    3429 220 S and
    1942 220 SE pieces
    W 180 C
    W 128 C
    Mercedes-Benz 220 SE convertible hardtop creme-red vl.jpg
    1961–1971
    35,931 pieces
    W 111 C
    W 112 C
    Coupé of the S-Class of the W 111 and W 112 series, built from 1959 to 1967, and its successor, the W 108, built until 1971 MercedesBenz280 SE.JPG
    1971–1981
    approx. 63,000 pieces
    C 107 Coupé of the SL-Class of the 107 series with the designation SLC, built from 1971 to 1989. Mercedes-Benz SLC C107.jpg
    1981–1991
    74,060 pieces
    C 126 Coupé of the S-Class of the 126 series with the designation SEC, built from 1979 to 1991. Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC (front) .png
    1992–1998
    26,022 pieces
    C 140 Coupe called "giant baby" or "large vessel" S-class of type 140. First, as referred to the previous model as SEC and from 1996 renamed in the model name CL, meanwhile S 420/500/600 C . Mercedes-Benz Coupé series 140.jpg
    1999-2006
    47,000 pieces
    C 215 Second CL-Class as a coupé based on the 220 series. Equipped with round twin headlights to differentiate it from the sedan in the front area. Mercedes C215 front 20080205.jpg
    2006-2013
    C 216 Coupé based on the 221 series. Model upgrade in summer 2010. Mercedes CL 500 20090518 front.JPG
    since 2014
    C 217 Coupé based on the 222 series. A world first in automotive engineering is the new curve tilting technology of the Magic Body Control chassis . 2014-03-04 Geneva Motor Show 1077.JPG

    Special vehicles of the upper class

    1951-1962 W 186
    W 189
    Former company vehicle of Konrad Adenauer , therefore known as "Adenauer". Legend has it that Konrad Adenauer chose this vehicle as his company car because he could get in and sit there without having to take off his hat. Mercedes Benz 300 d Adenauer.jpg
    1964–1981
    2677 pieces
    W 100 Often called simply "six hundred" due to the model name Mercedes 600 . The long version is also known as the Pullman . One example was also used in Germany until the end of the 1980s as a presidential vehicle and vehicle for guests on state visits with the registration number 0-1 . MB-600-SWB.JPG
    since 2016 VV 222 Located above the normal S-Class (W / V / X 222). Marketed as the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman, among others. Mercedes-Maybach S 650 at IAA 2019 IMG 0390.jpg

    Roadster

    1955–1963
    25,881 pieces
    W 121 B II Market name Mercedes 190 SL , also known as Nitribitt -Mercedes MB 190 SL on 2006-07-16 (ret kl) .JPG
    1963–1971
    48,912 pieces
    W 113 Nickname "Pagoda" because of the lower hardtop in the middle. The headlights are still vertical. Diba mb W113.jpg
    1971–1989
    300,165 pieces
    R 107 First “Mercedes SL” with wide, angular headlights. Was available both as a roadster with a hardtop (SL) and a coupé with an extended wheelbase (SLC). The most popular SL. Mercedes-Benz R107 SL IMG 3190.jpg
    1989-2001
    204,940 pieces
    R 129 Successor to the R 107, which was built for almost 20 years. Much more aerodynamic body than the previous model. Shows many technical similarities with the 124 series (E-Class) as well as the 4-valve engines of the new S-Class 140 series . Mercedes-Benz R129 (1998-2001) IMG 3157.jpg
    1996-2004
    approx. 308,000 pieces
    R 170 First roadster (also known as “convertible coupé”) with a fixed, automatically retractable metal roof (Vario soft top) from Mercedes-Benz. Founder of a new class of open vehicles. Although Peugeot was one of the first providers of this technology in the past, Mercedes-Benz reintroduced this design for the first time with the SLK in the 1990s. Peugeot only reintroduced "convertible coupés" some time after the introduction of the SLK. Mercedes SLK 320 Facelift 20090904 front.JPG
    2001–2011
    169,434 pieces
    R 230 Fifth generation of the SL-Class with indicated double headlights. Instead of the supplied hardtop of the previous models with a fabric hood, for the first time it is equipped with an automatically folding roof made of metal ( vario hood ). A major revision followed in early 2008. A striking feature is the new front, which has been changed with individual headlights, a new front apron and newly designed air intakes. The rear view has been freshened up with new taillights, a diffuser insert in the rear apron and redesigned tailpipes. After a production time of around ten years, the R 230 will be replaced by the R 231 in March 2012. Mercedes SL 500 front.JPG
    2004-2011 R 171 The second generation of the SLK-Class. Has a hood based on Formula 1 vehicles . The SLR has a similar hood. Facelift 2008. Mercedes-Benz R171 front 20080801.jpg
    2011-2020 R 172 Third SLK class. Renamed to SLC with the 2016 facelift. Both the exterior and interior of the design are based on that of the SLS AMG super sports car. With the third generation, various assistance systems are finding their way into the SLK. From 2012, a diesel engine was also available for the first time. Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY Sports Package AMG (R 172) - front view, April 1, 2011, Velbert.jpg
    2012-2020 R 231 Sixth generation of the SL-Class. For the first time with a body made almost entirely of aluminum. Mercedes-Benz SL 350 (R 231) - front view opened (2), May 22, 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg

    Sports car

    1954–1963
    3258 pieces
    W 198 Known as the legendary sports car under the name Mercedes 300 SL “Gullwing”. First available as a coupé with gullwing doors , later as a roadster . At that time it was considered one of the “dream cars”. Sl-300.jpg
    1998-1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR This super sports car was sold 25 times for homologation of the racing car of the same name. Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Stuttgart 2010 001.jpg
    2003-2009 C 199
    R 199
    Z 199
    The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a super sports car that was developed by Daimler AG and McLaren and limited to 3500 units. Since July 2006 also available as a limited edition of 150, from 460 kW to 478 kW with increased power and slightly modified Edition722 . Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2 cropped.jpg
    2010-2014 C 197
    R 197
    Super sports car from AMG, optically based on the legendary 300 SL. The roadster version followed in autumn 2011, a roadster version in mid-2012. Mercedes-Benz R197 IMG 3170.jpg
    since 2014 C 190
    R 190
    The Mercedes-AMG GT is a Gran Turismo. After the SLS AMG, it is the second vehicle developed independently by AMG. Each engine is assembled by hand by an employee at the AMG plant in Affalterbach according to the motto "One man, one engine" and documented with a corresponding badge with his engraved signature. The body shell is manufactured and supplied by ThyssenKrupp System Engineering in Weinsberg. The vehicle is assembled at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen. Mercedes-AMG GT R 1X7A7871.jpg

    High roof combination

    2001-2005
    approx. 55,000 pieces
    W 414 Sales name Vaneo . High - roof station wagon built on the basis of the A-Class . It was initially designed as a mini transporter (“craft vehicle”). With the advent of the family van fashion, the concept was changed significantly during the ongoing development, which drove the development costs up. After all, the vehicle could not meet the demands of typical Mercedes-Benz passenger car customers, while as a mini-van it was far too expensive for commercial use. As a result, the Vaneo was only manufactured from February 2001 to July 2005 due to low sales figures and had to do without a direct successor model. Mercedes Vaneo front 20090921.jpg
    since 2012
    W 415 Sales name Citan . High roof station wagon built on the basis of the Renault Kangoo . Mercedes-Benz Citan panel van extra long 109 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (W 415) - front view, June 1, 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg

    Compact van

    2005–2011
    approx. 700,000 pieces
    T 245 Compact van with the sandwich construction of the A-Class , presented in 2005. Designated as B-Class . Mercedes B 200 20090517 front.JPG
    2011-2018 W 242
    W 246
    Successor to the T 245, but without sandwich construction. Special features are the low drag coefficient of -value = 0.26, the newly developed dual clutch transmission, the radar-based collision warning system with adaptive brake assist and the four-link rear axle. First Mercedes-Benz ever to be offered in a purely electric version since 2014. Mercedes-Benz B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (W 246) - front view (1), April 1, 2012, Essen.jpg
    since 2018 W 247 Presented at the Paris Motor Show 2018. Mercedes-Benz W247 IMG 0380.jpg

    Sport utility vehicle

    1997-2005 W 163 Known as the M-Class, it was launched in 1997 as an American-made SUV and established a new vehicle class. Was initially criticized because of the materials used in the interior. Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI (W 163, Facelift) - front view, August 25, 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg
    2005-2011 W 164 Second M-Class as the successor to the W 163. The model was revised in 2008. Mercedes-Benz ML 320 CDI 4MATIC (W 164) - front view, April 27, 2011, Velbert.jpg
    2005-2017 W 251
    V 251
    The new R-Class is based on the M-Class ( W 164 ), but with a vehicle length of more than five meters it is significantly larger and offers space for up to seven people in three rows of seats. The R-Class has all-wheel drive, but is a partially off-road vehicle that is supposed to meet high customer demands. In October 2012 the production was mostly stopped; the only remaining market supplied is the Chinese. Mercedes R 350 CDI 4MATIC Lang (V251) Facelift front 20101017.jpg
    2006–2012 X 164 The GL-Class is a completely new generation of models based on the M-Class presented in 2005. It no longer has a ladder frame structure and is also available as a seven-seater. Compared to its predecessor, the length increased by approx. 40 cm to a total length of over five meters. The main sales area should be the USA. The GL is intended as the long-term successor to the legendary W 463 , but due to the high demand, Magna Steyr in Austria will continue to build it until at least 2015 . Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC (X164) Facelift front 20100926.jpg
    2008-2015 X 204 GLK-Class, a compact off-road vehicle based on the C-Class (204 series) below the M-Class. The GLK-Class was revised in mid-2012. Mercedes-Benz GLK 220 CDI 4MATIC Sports Package AMG (X 204, Facelift) - front view, August 24, 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg
    2011-2018 W 166 Third generation of the M-Class as the successor to the W 164. Available for the first time with the familiar 2.1-liter four-cylinder diesel engine ( OM 651 ). Mercedes-Benz ML 250 BlueTEC (W 166) - front view, February 26, 2012, Velbert.jpg
    2012-2019 X 166 second generation of the GL-Class as the successor to the X 164. Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4MATIC (X 166) - front view, June 13, 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg
    2013-2020 X 156 Compact SUV based on the W 176. Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 CDI Urban (X 156) - front view (1), March 16, 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg
    since 2015 X 253 Successor to the GLK Mercedes-Benz X253 Leonberg 2019 IMG 0065.jpg
    since 2018 V 167 The second generation of the GLE was presented at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. Mercedes-Benz W167 Leonberg 2019 IMG 0091.jpg
    since 2019 N 293 First electrically powered SUV from Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz EQC, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0599.jpg
    since 2019 X 247 Seven-seater SUV based on the A-Class (177 series). Mercedes-Benz X247 IMG 2803.jpg
    since 2019 X 167 Second generation of the GLS Mercedes-Benz X167 IMG 2801.jpg
    since 2020 H 247 Compact SUV based on the W 177 and successor to the X 156. Mercedes-Benz H247 IMG 2800.jpg

    Off-road vehicle

    1979-2018 W 460
    W 461
    The G-model was developed in cooperation between Daimler-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch and produced in Graz. Was mainly designed for off-road use in various body styles. Also available as a wolf as a military vehicle. Mercedes gv sst.jpg
    1990-2018 W 463 Revised "successor model" of the G-model, new name: G-class. Is considered a luxury off-road vehicle of the upper class. Production of the G-Class three-door model was discontinued in 2012 and the convertible at the end of 2013. Mercedes-Benz G 500 Sport Package (W 463, 3rd Facelift) - front view, August 7, 2012, Stuttgart.jpg
    since 2018 W 463 Second generation of the G-Class Mercedes-AMG G 63 Geneva 2018.jpg

    Pick up

    2017-2020 Type 470 The first pick-up from Mercedes-Benz shares the platform with the Nissan Navara and the Renault Alaskan . The X-Class was presented in 2017. Mercedes X-Class IMG 0571.jpg

    minibus

    1996-2003 W 638 The W 638 was sold as a Mercedes-Benz van under the name Vito, in the passenger car division with more luxurious equipment than the V-Class. The name Vito comes from the Spanish city of Vitoria, where the models are made. Mercedes-Benz V 220 CDI Trend (W 638) - front view, August 12, 2013, Velbert.jpg
    2003-2014 W 639
    V 639
    The second generation of the minibus is also sold as the Vito van . The car variant is now called Viano. Got a makeover in 2010. Mercedes-Benz Viano Lang CDI 2.2 BlueEFFICIENCY Trend Edition (V 639, Facelift) - front view, April 16, 2011, Hilden.jpg
    since 2014 W 447
    V 447
    The third generation of the minibus is also sold as the Vito van . The car variant is now called the V-Class again. Mercedes-Benz V 250 BlueTEC Edition 1 Lang (V 447) - front view, October 18, 2015, Ratingen.jpg

    Test vehicles

    1969-1979 C 111 Sports car with a mid-engine , plastic body and wing doors . As an experimental vehicle , it was equipped with a rotary , diesel and gasoline engine and broke several speed records. Mercedes-Benz C111-II, IAA 2017 IMG 0578.jpg
    1991 C 112 Designed as a super sports car with a mid-engine , the C 112 delighted many trade fair visitors, but never went into series production. First Mercedes with Active Body Control . Mercedes-Benz C112 1991 frontleft 2010-04-08 A.jpg

    Historical models up to 1945

    1928-1932 W 06 Types S / SS / SSK / SSKL, first legendary sports car after the merger, with 6.8 - 7.1 ltr. Displacement, 6 cylinders in line and compressor 070707-091631.jpg
    1932-1939 W 23
    W 28
    W 30
    The rear engine models with 1.3 - 1.7 ltr. Cubic capacity and 4 cylinders MHV MB W23 130 1935 01.jpg
    1931-1936 W 15 Model 170 with 6-cylinder engine of 1.7 ltr. Displacement MHV MB W15 170-6 1931.jpg
    1936-1943 W 136 Model 170 V with 4-cylinder engine of 1.7 ltr. Cubic capacity, production resumed after the war. Mercedes-Benz Type 170 V.jpg
    1927-1933 W 02 The model 200, type "Stuttgart" with 2.0 ltr. Displacement and 6 cylinders in line MHV MB W02 8-38hp 1927.jpg
    1933-1937 W 21 The models 200 and 230 with 2.0 - 2.3 ltr. Cubic capacity and 6 cylinders MHV MB W21 230 CabrioB 1937.jpg
    1937-1941 W 143
    W 153
    The model 230 with 2.3 ltr. Cubic capacity and 6 cylinders, body identical to the 260 D. MHV MB W143 230 01.jpg
    1929-1934 W 11 The model 260, type "Stuttgart" with 2.6 ltr. Displacement and 6 cylinders in line Car Museum Dr.  Carl Benz Ladenburg - Flickr - KlausNahr (11) .jpg
    1937-1940 W 138 At the same time as the Hanomag record , the model 260 D was the first series-production passenger car with a diesel engine MHV MB 260D Pullman 1938 01.jpg
    1933-1937 W 18 The model 290 with 2.9 ltr. Displacement and 6 cylinders in line MHV MB W18 290 LWB CabrioA 1935.jpg
    1937-1942 W 142 The model 320 with 3.2 - 3.4 ltr. Displacement and 6 cylinders in line MercedesB 320A 3200ccm78PS 1938.JPG
    1929-1933 W 10 The models 350 and 370, type "Mannheim" with 3.5 - 3.8 ltr. Displacement and 6 cylinders in line MHV MB WS10 370S 1931.jpg
    1933-1934 W 19
    W 22
    The model 380, type "Mannheim" with 3.8 ltr. Displacement and 8 cylinders in line Mercedes 380K vl black EMS.jpg
    1928-1939 W 08 The models 460 and 500, type "Nürburg" with 4.6 - 5.0 ltr. Displacement and 8 cylinders in line Mercedes-Benz type Nürburg 460.jpg
    1934-1944 W 24
    W 29
    The models 500 K and 540 K are elegant sports cars with 8-cylinder in-line engines from 5.0 - 5.4 liters. Displacement and compressor MHV MB 500K Special Roadster 1936 01.jpg
    1930-1943 W 07
    W 150
    The model 770 "Big Mercedes" with 7.7 ltr. Displacement and 8 cylinders in line MHV MB W07 770 CabrioF WilhelmII 1932 01.jpg

    literature

    • Mercedes-Benz Automobile since 1913 (2 volumes), Heel (2006), ISBN 3-89880-419-4
    • Mercedes-Benz Automobile 1913–1998 (7 volumes), Heel (1998), ISBN 3-89365-704-5
    • Mercedes-Benz, Volume 1, Passenger Cars 1945–1975, Typenkompass, Motorbuch Verlag (2004), ISBN 3-613-02019-X
    • Mercedes-Benz, Volume 2, Passenger Cars since 1976, Typenkompass, Motorbuch Verlag (2002), ISBN 3-613-02209-5

    music

    swell

    1. Trademark register word mark Mercedes-Benz
    2. MercedesNews, 1/2008, page 13
    3. http://www.autozeitung.de/30-jahre-mercedes-t-modelll
    4. http://www.autobild.de/artikel/mercedes-230-te-5211550.html
    5. Mercedes-Benz nomenclature - new order in the growing variety of models Focus online, November 12, 2014
    6. List of manufacturer key numbers

    Web links

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