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In August, two eSprinter operated by Austrian Post (Österreichische Post), the country's major provider of postal services, were equipped with integrated fine particle filters in the front module, designed to reduce particle emissions. Since then, the all-electric vans have been out and about in Graz every day and have now covered a total of almost 6.400 km on their delivery routes. Two eSprinter at Austrian Post equipped with integrated filters designed to reduce fine particle emissions The pilot project in Graz delivers first test results from real-life operation Since August, both eSprinter have been reliably delivering parcels in Graz city centre Mercedes-Benz Vans, together with Austrian Post, is testing the filter technology...

Mercedes-Benz continues to realign its global production network towards electric vehicles. The world's most valuable luxury car brand is preparing to go fully electric by the end of the decade - wherever market conditions allow. Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant takes further steps in the transformation to "Electric Only" New works agreement: Doubling the production capacity of electric drive units for Mercedes-EQ vehicles from 2024 Safeguarding the future: Assembly plants in Untertürkheim and Bad Cannstatt to scale up e-drive manufacturing. Production of parts in Untertürkheim, Hedelfingen and Mettingen Transformation through training: future-proof jobs in the electric drive sector Mercedes-Benz continues to realign its global...

The S-Class has always played an important role for Mercedes-AMG. More than 50 years ago, the founders already proved that they could transform a luxury saloon into a very sporty vehicle with the Swabian spirit of innovation. Performance hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1™ now also in the S-Class segment Larger development stage of the AMG high-performance battery with 13.1 kWh capacity 4.0-litre V8 engine at the front and electric motor at the rear axle for 590 kW (802 hp) system output Active roll stabilisation and active rear-axle steering as standard AMG-specific radiator grille in the performance luxury saloon for the first time Most powerful S-Class of all time The performance and sports car brand from Affalterbach...

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 industry-specific electric mobility solutions - also for the camper van industry. With the Concept EQT Marco Polo1 the brand with the star is providing a preview of the new, fully electric and fully fledged micro camper van based on the EQT, which is equipped with numerous innovations for the segment. The series version is expected to be presented in the second half of 2023. The Mercedes-Benz EQT (power consumption combined (WLTP): 18.99 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions (WLTP): 0 g/km)[1],[2], which is also a product innovation in its own right and will...

The Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth is celebrating a special anniversary: the Unimog has been produced here for 20 years. After the vehicle had been manufactured at the sister plant in Gaggenau for many years, production of the universal engine-powered machine moved from Gaggenau to the Wörth plant in 2002. As a so-called special truck for particularly challenging tasks, the Unimog has since been produced in the largest plant for Mercedes-Benz trucks with a high proportion of manual assembly, which allows a particularly high degree of flexibility in the processes. To this day, the Unimog is still associated with the Gaggenau plant, where it was produced for over 50 years. The Unimog-specific portal axles, transmissions and numerous...

Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have reached an important milestone on the way to automated driving: Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved their highly automated parking system for use in the P6 parking garage run by APCOA at Stuttgart Airport. Coming soon to APCOA parking garage at Stuttgart Airport Automated valet parking is the world’s first highly automated driverless (SAE Level 4)[1] parking function to be given official approval for commercial use in Germany. The highly automated and driverless parking system collects and returns the vehicle completely independently. Function available soon for certain S-Class and EQS[2] variants equipped with INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT, initially at P6 parking garage at...

A pre-production vehicle of the new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter completed a special test drive on 19 October 2022: With only one battery charge and without recharging, the route led from the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart to Munich Airport and back again. New Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will celebrate its world premiere at the beginning of February 2023; final test drives are currently taking place Real-world conditions of an express delivery: Pre-production vehicle completes 475-kilometre test drive from Stuttgart to Munich and back - with only one battery charge and without recharging TÜV Süd confirms a consumption of 21.9 kWh per 100 km for the test drive Triad of efficiency, range and load capacity makes the new Mercedes-Benz...

Important factors for the life cycle assessment of an electric car include the production of the high-voltage battery and the external charging processes during vehicle operation. Mercedes has published product-related environmental information according to the ISO 14021 standard since 2005 External experts verify this detailed "360° environmental check" for vehicles The EQE brochure has now successfully passed the validation audit Important factors for the life cycle assessment of an electric car include the production of the high-voltage battery and the external charging processes during vehicle operation. Mercedes-Benz bases its model calculations on two different assumptions: the standard scenario takes into account the...

Chic, safe and sporty – with these demands in mind, Mercedes-Benz expands its model range on 8 December 1982 to include a new, more compact model series below the upper mid-size class and the full-size class. Nov 22, 2022 Stuttgart 40 years ago, the Mercedes-Benz 190 “Baby-Benz” starts its success story The 201 series establishes a new segment below the upper mid-size class and became the forerunner of the later C-Class World’s most modern vehicle production in Sindelfingen and the newly built Nordwerk in Bremen Today a sought-after entry-level model on the market of classics with the star Chic, safe and sporty – with these demands in mind, Mercedes-Benz expands its model range on 8 December 1982 to include a new, more compact...

Classic vehicles are becoming increasingly popular – and Mercedes-Benz classics lead the statistics by a clear margin. The group of vehicles with the star that can obtain a classic car certificate and thus registration with the coveted H (for historic) German licence plate is set to grow in 2023. Debut of the 202 series 30 years ago Classics sporting the three-pointed star lead the H-plate statistics The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Fellbach celebrates its 30th birthday in 2023 Further Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG models qualify as classic cars Stuttgart. Classic vehicles are becoming increasingly popular – and Mercedes-Benz classics lead the statistics by a clear margin. The group of vehicles with the star that can obtain a...

Mercedes-Benz is entering the next phase of its strategic brand collaboration with Avatar: The Way of Water and 20th Century Studios that aims to embed themes such as sustainability, mobility of the future, technology and innovation within an emotional brand experience. Global co-promotion campaign starts today ahead of movie’s global release in theatres in December. Key message: “Earth is our Pandora” Strategic brand collaboration with focus on sustainability, respect and community that unite the film’s message and Mercedes‑Benz’s own journey to a fully electric future All-electric vehicles as well as advanced digital and autonomous technology depict the journey to the Mercedes‑Benz art of creating desire Mercedes-Benz is entering...

Whether it's luggage, skis, diving equipment or camping gear - thanks to the two new, elegant Mercedes-Benz roof boxes, everything can be stowed safely and conveniently. The roof box in high-gloss black can be opened from both sides and is available in two sizes with a capacity of 430 or 590 litres, and is very easy to fit thanks to its integrated fastening system. It is coordinated with the vehicle design and compatible with all Mercedes-Benz roof rails. High-quality finish, new functions The Mercedes-Benz roof box impresses with its organic, aerodynamic shape, elegantly sporty proportions and clear lines. New compared to the preceding models: a chrome-plated 3D Mercedes-Benz star at the front and rear emphasises the brand...

From January to March 2023, the AMG Experience will be offering participants the opportunity to improve their driving skills on snow and ice under the guidance of experienced instructors and AMG Brand Ambassadors from the world of motorsport with the exclusive AMG Winter Experience. One-day and multi-day events with AMG vehicle fleet for beginners and advanced drivers From January to March 2023, the AMG Experience will be offering participants the opportunity to improve their driving skills on snow and ice under the guidance of experienced instructors and AMG Brand Ambassadors from the world of motorsport with the exclusive AMG Winter Experience. In addition to the proven and popular trainings in Swedish Lapland, a destination in...

Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer have more in common than you might think: Competitive spirit, a success story of many years and a commitment to society firmly anchored in their mindset. Together, the iconic car brand and one of the most successful tennis players of all time have launched the "Neon Legacy" initiative. The overarching goal of the joint initiative is to give something back to society. The first "Neon Legacy" project evolves from a neon yellow Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE (fuel consumption, weighted combined: 7.9 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions, weighted combined: 180 g/km; electricity consumption, weighted combined: 12.0 kWh/100 km)[1] inspired by tennis legend Roger Federer. The exclusive vehicle will be auctioned for a...

Nov 10, 2022 Affalterbach/Adenau Maro Engel beats previous record for road-legal production cars by a remarkable eight seconds despite less-than-ideal track conditions The Mercedes-AMG ONE (fuel consumption weighted, combined: 8.7 l/100 km; CO2‑emissions weighted, combined: 198 g/km; electricity consumption weighted, combined: 32 kWh/100 km)[1] is the king of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: with an officially measured and notarised time of 6:35.183 minutes for rounding the 20.832 kilometre track, the hypercar with Formula-1™ technology set a new record for road-legal production vehicles as well as in the super sports car category. The record-breaking drives on October 28, 2022 were hard to beat in terms of excitement: at exactly...

Mercedes Benz combines two things in Project SMNR: a passion for League of Legends Esports and extraordinary design expertise. The result is a unique virtual showcar – created in a joint co-creation process with Riot Games, the game developer of the global game title League of Legends. At this year’s League of Legends (LoL) World Championship Final on 5 November in San Francisco, Mercedes‑Benz will present details of its purely virtual showcar for the first time Boundless design possibilities in virtual space allowed for the design of a sculptural two-seater coupé, which is characterized by its semi-transparent materiality The Mercedes‑Benz Project SMNR (Summoner) is driven by the energy of the worldwide fan community: Each player...

Electric premium small van as a base: the new EQT2 provides practical solutions for camping fans Mercedes‑Benz will unveil the Concept EQT Marco Polo[1] on Friday, 2 December 2022 at 2 p.m. (CET), on the Mercedes me media online platform at https://media.mercedes-benz.com/EQT. The near-series concept vehicle provides a first outlook on a full-fledged, ex works micro camper on a small van basis, which will expectedly celebrate its debut in the second half of 2023. Before that, a first and easy camping solution is already available in the form of the Marco Polo module: the new EQT[2], which is also celebrating its premiere, is ready for camping with the flexible module with bed and kitchen unit that can be installed and removed in no...

Mercedes Benz has raised the value of its iconic namesake brand by 10% in the past year, Interbrand’s “Best Global Brands 2022” survey shows. This underscores the company's successful transition towards an electric and software-driven future. For the seventh consecutive year, Mercedes‑Benz retains its position as the only European brand and the only luxury brand in the automotive sector in the top 10 of the 100 “Best Global Brands” In the current ranking of the renowned US brand consultancy Interbrand, the brand with the star is once again – and thus unchanged since 2018 – in eighth place Brand value increased by 10% to $56.103 billion since 2021 Mercedes‑Benz has raised the value of its iconic namesake brand by 10% in the past...

Prestigious Dewar Trophy for street-legal performance-hybrid with Formula 1™ technology Great honour for the Mercedes-AMG ONE (weighted fuel consumption, combined: 8.7 l/100 km; weighted CO2 emissions, combined: 198 g/km; weighted power consumption, combined: 32 kWh/100 km)[1]: the British Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy has been awarded to Mercedes‑AMG High Performance Powertrains for the E PERFORMANCE drivetrain of the two-seater Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar. The Formula 1™ derived Power Unit delivers a total of 782 kW (1,063 hp) with a 1.6-litre V6 turbo engine, liquid cooled battery, four electric motors and power electronics. With this award, the Royal Automobile Club recognizes the successful development and implementation of...

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) is the oldest and arguably most diverse of all historic automotive events. At the current edition of this highlight of the classic season on 6 November 2022, Mercedes-Benz Classic will start with a Mercedes-Simplex 28/32 hp from 1904. Mercedes-Benz Classic starts with the Mercedes-Simplex 28/32 hp from 1904 Marcus Breitschwerdt: “Active cultivation of the brand story” On 6 November 2022, several hundred vehicles built before 1905 will set off on the route from the British capital to the seaside resort of Brighton. More than 120 years ago, the Mercedes-Simplex models were pioneering in automotive engineering The “Run” is reminiscent of the 1896 liberalisation of the English speed limits...

Time-limited special model of the performance hybrid available from market launch The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 kWh/100 km)[1] is a real gamechanger in the 55-year history of AMG. With know-how from Formula 1™, it brings state-of-the-art technologies from motorsport to the road. The innovative hybrid concept with an electric motor and AMG high-performance battery on the rear axle combines a superior system output of 500 kW (680 hp) with impressive driving dynamics and high efficiency. This makes the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE the perfect ambassador for the Future of...