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Mercedes-Benz Vans sets another example for locally CO2-emission-free transport: following the model series in the medium and large van segments, the vehicles in the compact van class will soon also be available to order as all-electric variants. In the commercial van segment, the eCitan is being launched as a Panel Van with a choice of two lengths: the 4498 mm compact version and the 4922 mm long version. As a Tourer (combined power consumption: 19.16 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km[1]) for commercial passenger transport, it will initially be available as a "compact" version, with the long version appearing at a slightly later date. Depending on the model, the operating range is between 280 and 284 kilometres1 according to...

The new EQT scores with variability and high-quality equipment Suitable for everyday use thanks to a modern electric motor and flexible charging options Mercedes-Benz Vans has firmly anchored its leadership aspirations for electric mobility in its strategy, and is systematically electrifying all model series. This includes a range of sector-specific electric mobility solutions – also in the small van segment. The EQT by Mercedes-EQ (combined power consumption (WLTP): 18.99 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions (WLTP): 0 g/km)[1] as a small van combines the variability and high-quality equipment level of the T-Class – its conventionally powered sister model – with the advantages of all-electric drive. The new EQT from Mercedes-EQ offers...

Aluminium with almost 70 per cent CO2-reduction compared with the European average and minimum of 25 per cent recycled content has passed the validation test for use in demanding structural cast components. Integration starting this year: Mercedes-Benz will integrate safety-relevant components made of low CO2 aluminium in large-scale production. Sustainable EV Ramp-up: EQS and EQE among the first models to be equipped with the CO2 reduced material. Responsible Sourcing: Mercedes-Benz is committed to the responsible sourcing standards of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. After announcing the technology partnership with aluminium producer Hydro in December 2022, Mercedes-Benz presents first results of its low-carbon-technology...

DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road transportation in Europe, has put a Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Tractor to the test over several days in practice. Several days of operation of the battery-electric eActros 300 Tractor between the DHL Freight Terminal in Hagen near Dortmund and the Mercedes-Benz Kassel plant Transportation of production material – daily workload of 350 kilometers Series launch of the electric semitrailer truck in fall 2023 Dr. Frank H. Lehmann, Plant Manager Mercedes-Benz plant Kassel: “The Mercedes-Benz plant in Kassel is the center of competence for electric drive systems at Daimler Truck. It is therefore only logical that we are now also working intensively on the electrification of delivery...

Mercedes-AMG has upgraded the six-cylinder models of the AMG GT 4-Door Coupé. They can be recognised by the new front apron, which picks up on the previous design of the eight-cylinder models. The two outer decorative air intakes and the large central air intake under the radiator grille form a jet-wing profile. This emphasises the effect of breadth, while the radiator openings direct the air flows specifically to the functional elements such as coolers and brakes. New front apron with large side air intakes in jet-wing design Extensive standard equipment with electric sliding sunroof and wireless smartphone charging V8 Styling Package with new design The electric sliding sunroof and the option of wireless charging for smartphones...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks started its eActros sales tour through five European countries today. The route of the three electric trucks for distribution haulage will initially run from the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant via Austria to Italy. After a subsequent loop through Germany, the eActros will continue on to the Netherlands and Belgium. Mercedes-Benz eActros sales tour through five European countries: Germany, Austria, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium Start at the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant Total distance of 3,700 kilometers will be covered purely electrically Three series-produced electric trucks will be on the road over a period of five weeks Intermediate stops with driving and information events for truck customers Stina Fagerman, Head...

With the help of the new MANUFAKTUR range, interested customers can now customise their Mercedes-AMG S-Class even more extensively: special paint finishes and high-quality interior trim expand the choices. Additional individuality and exclusivity Selected materials processed to a high standard MANUFAKTUR Interior Package with exclusive colours in exclusive nappa leather with diamond quilting The two solid paints MANUFAKTUR vintage blue uni and MANUFAKTUR silicon grey uni are available for the exterior. In addition, there is MANUFAKTUR graphite metallic, MANUFAKTUR mystic blue metallic, MANUFAKTUR olive metallic and MANUFAKTUR rubellite red metallic. The selection of paints with matt finish includes MANUFAKTUR night black magno and...

With the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV (provisional figures: combined power consumption: 24.4-22.5 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) , the legendary brand is presenting its first all-electric series model. It is based on the technology of the EQS SUV from Mercedes-EQ and combines it with the exclusivity of Maybach – in line with Karl Maybach’s maxim: “What is good must also be beautiful”. Redefining automotive excellence in the age of electromobility Maximum luxury and comfort with a cocooning effect in the rear First model in the Mercedes-Benz family with sustainably processed leather Extraordinary driving experience with MAYBACH driving programme and maximum noise comfort The special exterior with an upright Mercedes star on the...

Mercedes-Benz, the world’s oldest car manufacturer, has been reinventing the car over and over since 1886. As it does so, the brand continually sets new standards, while also keeping pace with social change. The history of the company is correspondingly rich in events and stories. Here a brief summary of some of the important anniversaries and milestones from its history. 1923: Ferdinand Porsche becomes Technical Director of DMG (100 years) 1973: Cooperation with Steyr-Daimler-Puch for the G model (50 years) 1893: Daimler shows the first car on American soil in Chicago (130 years) Mercedes-Benz Classic Magazine 1/2023 Birthdays: Dr Wilhelm Haspel and Dr Dieter Zetsche 30 April 1923 – 100 years ago Ferdinand Porsche becomes...

A bridge between tradition and digitalisation: the new E-Class For over 75 years, the E-Class has set the standard for mid-range luxury saloons. In 2023, Mercedes-Benz will open a new chapter for the business saloon: the new E-Class points the way in the transition from the combustion engine to electric drive. The new E-Class: the key points at a glance Apr 25, 2023 Stuttgart Generously dimensioned interior The new E-Class (length/width/height: 4949/1880/1468 millimetres) has the proportions of a classic three‑box saloon: the short front overhang and long bonnet are followed by a greenhouse which is set well back. The passenger area is generously dimensioned, partly owing to the two-centimetre longer wheelbase (2961 millimetres)...

The production anniversary of a brand icon: the 500,000th model of the legendary Mercedes Benz G-Class rolled off the production line today in Graz, Austria. The veteran off-roader, which has won many awards as the “best off-road vehicle in the world”, has been writing its very own success story since 1979. The five hundred thousandth G-Class has rolled off the production line in Graz 44 years after its market launch Historic design elements on the anniversary vehicle recall the early years Electrification ensures a promising future for the off-road vehicle icon The G-Class owes its cult status among its growing fan community primarily to its unique combination of distinctive design and outstanding off-road capability. The...

Apr 12, 2023 Stuttgart (Germany) EV ramp-up continues: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales almost doubled to 51,600 units (+89%); electric vehicles reach 10% of overall sales in Q1 Strong Top-End segment: Strongest ever Q1 for Mercedes-AMG, G-Class and Mercedes-Maybach; Top-End vehicle sales rise by 18% to 91,800 units Solid sales performance: Mercedes-Benz Cars sales reached 503,500 units (+3%), boosted by European markets, mainly Germany (+21%), Italy (+22%) and Spain (+28%) Mercedes-Benz Cars sales reached 503,500 units (+3%) in the first quarter with Top-End and battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales up 18% and 89% respectively. Despite ongoing supply-chain disruptions, economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, G-Class...

From 16 April to 8 October 2023, always on Sundays Open to all brands, free of charge and without prior registration Themed specials on Mercedes-Benz model series and “75 Years of Porsche” “Classics & Coffee” is the prelude to further open-air summer events They come from the region, some even from abroad, and there are many of them: the first warm rays of sunshine mean increasing anticipation for Classics & Coffee. The popular vintage and young classics meet-up at the Mercedes-Benz Museum will take place every Sunday from 16 April to 8 October 2023. When the weather is fine, several hundred gleaming car bodies transform the Museum mound into a large open-air car show. It’s all about the love of old and beautifully maintained cars...

Digital world premiere of the new E-Class available both live and on video-on-demand In-depth information for media representatives All-new model bridges tradition and future Save the date: With the new E-Class, Mercedes-Benz will present the evolution of its brand icon on Tuesday 25th April 2023 at 5 pm (CEST). The digital world premiere can be seen on the online platform Mercedes me media and other channels. The completely redesigned E-Class is fully in line with its tradition as an innovation leader and aesthetic trailblazer. It is a pioneer for the brand with the three-pointed star on the path to the ultimate digital luxury experience. The world premiere can be followed live at https://media.mercedes-benz.com/e-class and is then...

Important factors for the lifecycle assessment of a plug-in hybrid vehicle include the resources consumed in production and the charging processes of the high voltage battery during vehicle operation. Mercedes has published product-related environmental information according to the ISO 14021 standard since 2005 External experts verify the detailed “360° environmental check” for vehicles 360° environmental check brochure documents environmental performance of the Mercedes‑Benz C 300 e In production, the additional drivetrain components of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 e plug-in hybrid sedan (WLTP: combined fuel consumption, weighted: 0.7–0.5 l/100 km, combined CO₂ emissions, weighted: 16– 2 g/km, combined electrical power...

Safety, efficiency, driving comfort: Test drives provide the development team with important insights Mercedes-Benz tested the latest generation of brake control systems on drives in Arjeplog, Sweden, near the Arctic Circle. For more than 20 years, an official branch of the Sindelfingen plant has existed here: its very own test centre for testing in the most extreme conditions. In addition to the EQE, EQS, EQS SUV and EQE SUV, models of future vehicle generations based on future platforms were also used in the drives across a frozen lake and up the region’s highest mountain. “During the test drives, our team is primarily concerned with safety, efficiency and driving comfort. The development team tunes the brake control systems...

The new Mercedes AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 4.4 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions, weighted: 100 g/km, combined electrical power consumption, weighted: 21.4 kWh/100 km)[2] defines the benchmark in the luxury sedan segment: It combines best-in-class performance with outstanding comfort and virtually noise-free electric driving. The E PERFORMANCE model combines the AMG 4.0 litre V8 biturbo engine with the AMG-specific hybrid drivetrain and a new stage in the development of the AMG high-performance battery (HPB). This increases the all-electric range to 33 km. The most powerful S Class ever built – starting at EUR 208,392.80[1] Extensive standard equipment with active roll stabilization and rear axle...

The EQE SUV is the multi-purpose variant of the EQE executive saloon. Like the latter, it is available with the essential innovations of the EQS and at the same time is more dynamic than the EQS SUV. The EQE SUV is one of the most spacious representatives of its class. The new EQE SUV: at a glance The electric motor on the rear axle is particularly powerful due to its 6-phase operation: it has two windings with three phases each. To recuperate, the driver does not need to press the brake pedal; literally 1-pedal driving. Thanks to ECO Assist, the EQE SUV also decelerates automatically to a standstill when it detects vehicles ahead, for example at traffic lights. The charging system is located above the rear axle of the EQE SUV. It...

Stuttgart/Affalterbach New paint finishes, interior colours and interior trim Upgraded standard equipment, new options Engine portfolio fully electrified, with 48-volt technology Hot on the heels of the facelift of the GLE and GLE Coupé, the Mercedes‑Benz GLS, Mercedes‑Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption 14.1-13.8 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 320-314 g/km)[1] and Mercedes‑AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ (combined fuel consumption 13.2‑12.8 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 298‑289 g/km)[1] are now also appearing in updated form. A number of design, technology and equipment changes take the comfort, connectivity and ambience of the large SUV model series to the next level. With their generous exterior dimensions, the SUV models...

In addition to the global amateur tournament series MercedesTrophy, which has around 60,000 participants worldwide, Mercedes-Benz is also partner to some of the biggest professional golf tournaments in the world and maintains a close relationship with current shooting star Jon Rahm as well as Bernhard Langer, who has been among the world's elite for over 40 years. Mercedes-Benz is honouring the outstanding achievements and exceptional personalities of its brand ambassadors in a special way this week in Augusta. Mercedes-Benz has been a partner in golf for more than 30 years and has close ties with world number two Jon Rahm and golfing legend Bernhard Langer This year, Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the outstanding achievements of both...

At its ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) Conference 2023 for investors and analysts, Mercedes Benz underlined measures aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and creating lasting value for all stakeholders. EV ramp-up: Approximately 100% EV sales growth seen in 2023; own global high-power charging network starting in 2023 Emission reduction: 80%[1] cut in CO2 from own production sought by 2030; new green energy assets including solar, onshore and offshore wind power Human rights: Protective measures for further raw materials in 2023; expansion of projects to prevent child labour in mining regions Governance: Enhanced variable executive remuneration system Green finance: Revised framework retains highest “Dark Green” rating by...