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Driving a battery-electric heavy-duty distribution truck from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart is something special – even for experienced developers. The experts from Mercedes-Benz Trucks covered around 3,000 kilometers in March with a near-series prototype of the eActros 300 as a tractor unit. Development and test engineers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks have subjected the eActros 300 as a tractor unit to practical tests for six consecutive days, covering a distance of around 3,000 kilometers. The heavy-duty distribution truck also impresses on long routes in a wide variety of climatic and topographical conditions. The e-truck scores high marks along the way with its powerful acceleration, range-increasing recuperation, and quiet...

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV (provisional figures: combined power consumption: 24.4-22.5 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) sets new standards in the age of electromobility. The first all-electric series model of the tradition-steeped luxury brand To be unveiled on Monday April 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. (CEST) on the Mercedes me media online platform and in front of a live audience at Auto Shanghai in China Digital world premiere at https://media.mercedes-benz.com/maybach-eqs-suv will then be available as video on demand Shanghai/Stuttgart. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV (provisional figures: combined power consumption: 24.4-22.5 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)[1] sets new standards in the age of electromobility. It is based...

Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Zuidland – Dutch haulage company Luijendijk & van der Wal has invested in a new Mercedes-Benz Actros 4163 LS 8x4 SLT for challenging heavy-duty tasks. The 630 hp truck features a spacious BigSpace cab and MirrorCam. Managing Director and owner Ard Luijendijk: "This Actros offers us excellent technological solutions that only Mercedes-Benz trucks can offer in the portfolio. The special coupling and a permissible gross combination mass of up to 180 tons enable us to transport very heavy loads such as crawler cranes, shredders and screening machines." Before ordering, the customer, Luijendijk & van der Wal, was able to be personally convinced of the vehicle's characteristics: A company from the same industry...

A visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum at Easter is an experience for all generations. There is an opportunity for a family outing, for example, on all public holidays: the Museum will be open daily from Good Friday (7 April 2023) to Easter Monday (10 April 2023) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The museum is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Easter holidays Art exhibition “Moving in Stereo”: Extended until 17 September 2023 New in the high-banked curve: The Benz “Prinz Heinrich” special touring car (1910) and Mercedes-Benz SSKL “Avus” (1932) streamlined racing cars Creative activities for children on the CAMPUS during the holidays (6 to 15 April 2023) The permanent exhibition with 160 vehicles and a total of 1,500 exhibits tells...

“Close-up” – the name of this series from the Mercedes-Benz Museum says it all. Each instalment tells a surprising, exciting or behind-the-scenes story, shining a spotlight on details of a vehicle, an exhibit or an architectural or design feature. In the spotlight this time: the Experimental Safety Vehicle ESF 22 from 1973. A milestone in vehicle safety from 1973 in the Mercedes-Benz Museum Based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class of the 116 model series Pioneer of important innovations in the brand’s production vehicles Assistance systems, seat belt systems, airbags and bodyshell safety measures No. 4/2023: Experimental Safety Vehicle ESF 22 Milestone: An atmosphere of research and development envelops visitors to the Mercedes-Benz...

With many innovations and an expanded range of standard features, Mercedes-AMG compact SUVs are embarking on the next model cycle. The newly styled front apron with AMG logo and the light signatures at the front and rear make a strong visual statement. LED technology is now the standard lighting package, with MULTIBEAM LED headlights optionally available. Standout features of the model updates: The GLA wheel arch extensions are now painted in the same colour as the vehicle. New front apron design New signature for headlights (LED and MULTIBEAM LED) and LED rear lights Belt-driven starter generator and 48 volt on-board power supply AMG Performance steering wheel as standard AMG engine electrified with hybrid functions On the engine...

Numerous innovations and more extensive standard equipment – Mercedes-Benz is making the spacious GLB compact SUV even more attractive for customers. The redesigned front bumper with visual underbody protection points to its off-road genes. Updated front and rear design Improved standard equipment with LED High Performance headlights, comfort seats in ARTICO/fabric, leather steering wheel and freestanding double screen Upgraded Driving Assistance package and new MBUX generation Petrol gensets as mild hybrids with 48-volt network The SUV radiator grille with four horizontal louvres and central star underlines this impression. The athletic shoulder shape, with coherently modelled side graphics, creates an interesting interplay of...

Stylish design and dynamic driving pleasure: where the new GLC Coupé comes into its own. As the sporty sibling of the GLC SUV, it rounds off the best-selling Mercedes-Benz series of vehicles. The first impression, before the GLC Coupé even starts: elegance, dynamism and offroad adventure. Striking proportions, dramatic surfaces and precisely moulded edges define an unmistakeable look, complemented by a clearly laid-out, high-quality interior. Combining elegant design with sporty driving performance Electrified drive as mild hybrid or plug-in hybrid Extensive upgrades of standard features Latest generation of MBUX infotainment system with new functions Available in western European markets as of July 2023 The GLC Coupé combines...

Haulage companies are placing the same demands on battery-electric trucks as on their counterparts with conventional diesel engines. Even in difficult weather conditions, such as cold, ice and snow, the vehicles must reliably do their job. Against this background, this year’s Mercedes-Benz Truck winter tests in Rovaniemi, Finland, once again proved to be important endurance tests. Mercedes-Benz Trucks development and test engineers tested the operational readiness of the eActros LongHaul and eActros 300 as a tractor unit under extreme conditions at temperatures down to minus 25 degrees Celsius. The tests focused in particular on the effects of extreme cold on handling, ergonomics and comfort. Tests also examined criteria such as the...

Sporty, comfortable and a milestone in Mercedes-Benz safety development: 60 years ago, the brand presented the Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (W 113) at the Geneva Motor Show from 14 to 24 March 1963. The expectations of the audience were high. Because the 230 SL replaced two vehicles at the same time: the 300 SL Roadster (W 198) and the 190 SL (W 121). The W 113 was built until 1971. The “Pagoda” is the successor to the 300 SL and 190 SL The world’s first sports car with safety body 230 SL, 250 SL and 280 SL are coveted classics The 230 SL, 250 SL and 280 SL models are coveted Mercedes classics. This is shown, among other things, by the prices for well-preserved examples of the W 113 series: Classic Data’s current market survey for...

Sales of the revised Mercedes-Benz GLE models started a few weeks ago. The Mercedes-AMG dealerships are now also taking orders for the upgraded off-roaders. Mercedes-AMG 53 and 63 models released for sale at dealerships Mercedes-Benz GLE models can also be ordered as plug-in hybrids Online configurator unlocked New look for front spoiler, daytime running lights and rear lights Extensively upgraded standard equipment The configurator on the www.mercedes-benz.de website has also been unlocked. At Mercedes-AMG, prices for the GLE 53 4MATIC+ SUV (fuel consumption combined: 10.7-10.3 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions combined: 244‑234 g/km)¹ start at €112,495.65². The top-of-the-range GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 12.7-12.3...

Since March, Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany are able to authenticate payments via an in-car fingerprint sensor. With the new digital payment service Mercedes pay+, Mercedes-Benz introduces native in-car payments. Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first car manufacturer using Visa’s Delegated Authentication and Visa Cloud Token Framework technology to enable secure native in-car payment. As of now, customers in Germany are able to pay for digital services and on-demand hardware upgrades in the Mercedes me Store[1] using a fingerprint sensor in the car. Payment from the car by fingerprint will be extended to other services such as fuelling as well as to other European markets later this year. By 2026, more than 4.7 billion in-car...

Interested customers and fans of the performance and sports car brand Mercedes AMG have the opportunity from April to October 2023 to hone their driving skills through the AMG RACETRACK EXPERIENCE and AMG LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE. RACETRACK EXPERIENCE for drivers of all abilities LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE in attractive regions of Europe and the Mercedes-AMG brand universe Extensive support, professional instruction and first-class cuisine Unforgettable driving experiences at the wheel of the latest Mercedes-AMG models With professional instructors, participants experience the driving dynamics and performance of the latest Mercedes-AMG models for themselves. On renowned racetracks and serpentine roads they will master the safe and skilful...

30 years ago, Mercedes-Benz equips the G model for the first time with an eight-cylinder engine. With this, the extremely robust and reliable off-road vehicle, which was launched in 1979, breaks fresh ground in terms of driving performance, equipment and price. Premiere for the eight-cylinder engine in the G-Class Prototype of all later high-performance G-Classes Only 446 vehicles of the 500 GE V8 are built, in 1993 and 1994 A small series of no more than 500 units of the premiere vehicle, based on the W 463 model series launched in 1989, is planned. In the end, 446 vehicles are built. Powerful engines, right up to the AMG versions, are now a firmly established feature of the G-Class. These variants have established the G worldwide...

Feb 22, 2023 Stuttgart New electronics architecture allows a comprehensive user experience Particularly fast data transfer with the 5G standard Numerous new, intelligent functions in interior systems Customers can look forward to a particularly immersive entertainment experience in the new E‑Class. Music, games and streaming content can be experienced in the car with almost all the senses. Thanks to digital innovations in the interior, the E-Class is now more intelligent, achieving a new dimension of personalisation and interaction. At the same time, the electronic architecture is more software-driven and less hardware-driven. This forms the basis for more individual updating of the interior systems in the future. The computing...

Building a proprietary system: The Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) is a new purpose-built chip-to-cloud architecture that will be central to every future product, delivering exceptional software capabilities and delighting customers with its ease of use Partnering with innovation leaders: New strategic collaboration to give Mercedes-Benz customers embedded access to Google features and maps; further partnerships with key tech players in hardware and software, ensuring efficient development and rapid scaling Elevating infotainment experience: Integrating best-in-class region-specific content spanning music, video, gaming and productivity; vastly superior to smartphone mirroring thanks to full width screen, immersive sound and...

Mercedes-Benz and Google announced today a long-term strategic partnership to further accelerate auto innovation and create the industry’s next-generation digital luxury car experience. With this partnership, Mercedes-Benz will be the first automaker to build its own branded navigation experience based on new in-car data and navigation capabilities from Google Maps Platform. Mercedes-Benz plans to build its own branded navigation using new in-car geospatial data and navigation capabilities from Google Maps Platform. The partnership enables Mercedes-Benz to create a driving experience that pairs the trusted, reliable information from Google Maps with its own unique luxury brand and feel. The companies agreed to explore further...

PROJECT MONDO G recreates the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class with the distinctive design codes of Moncler by merging the characteristic G-Class features with Moncler’s puffer jacket. As a premier the art piece was unveiled at the Moncler “The Art of Genius” show during London Fashion Week today. PROJECT MONDO G is a unique art piece that merges the iconic G-Class and Moncler’s distinctive design elements Mercedes-Benz launches the collaboration art piece at Moncler’s “The Art of Genius” live show in London today Set in an otherworldly environment, the reveal moment “The Art of Imagination” presents the art piece as a new creation of outstanding automotive and fashion design Hosted by Moncler, Mercedes-Benz is lined-up with brands and...

Profitable growth: Group EBIT substantially improved by 28% to €20.5 billion (2021: €16.0 billion) as revenue increased by 12% to €150.0 billion (2021: €133.9 billion) Resilient operations: Mercedes-Benz Cars adjusted Return on Sales (RoS) reaches 14.6% (2021: 13.1%), 11.2% for Mercedes-Benz Vans (2021: 8.3%), and an adjusted Return on Equity (RoE) of 16.8% for Mercedes-Benz Mobility (2021: 22.0%) despite macro challenges Transformation continues: Announced global charging network, realigned production network to scale EVs, Level 3 conditionally automated driving approved in Nevada, new partnerships for sourcing raw materials and semiconductors established Dividend increased: Proposal of €5.20 (2021: €5.00) Share buyback: Shares worth...

“The I.C.E.” on frozen Lake St. Moritz on 24 and 25 February 2023 C 111-II V8 and 300 SLS will do laps on the oval course 60 years of the Mercedes-Benz 600 (W 100) prestige saloon The young event “The I.C.E. St. Moritz” showcases automotive classics in an extraordinary setting: A vast array of historic cars will be on show on frozen and snow-covered Lake St. Moritz on 24 and 25 February 2023. On the Friday, the stationary vehicles will be presented to the public and the Concours of Elegance jury in the “Parc Fermé”. They will then do dynamic laps on the ice on the Saturday. Mercedes-Benz Classic starts with a C 111-II with V8 engine (1970) and a 300 SLS touring sports car (W 198, 1958). The drivers include former factory driver and...

Trade fair for driving culture, from 23 to 26 February 2023 in Stuttgart The brand clubs play an integral part in preserving the heritage of Mercedes-Benz Outlook on the multifaceted classics season 2023 In terms of automotive classics, 2023 once again sees the three-pointed star leading the way: Mercedes-Benz Classic will be present at numerous high-profile events over the coming months. The Heritage division of the world’s oldest car manufacturer kicks off the new season by taking part in the two leading German trade fairs: Retro Classics (23 to 26 February 2023 in Stuttgart) and Techno Classica (12 to 16 April 2023 in Essen). “At Retro Classics, the focus for us will be on our dialogue with the officially recognised Mercedes-Benz...