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Mercedes-Benz Vans increased global sales by 11% reaching 323,500 units since beginning of the year with stable sales development in the core markets Europe (+12%) and the U.S. (+13%). Global sales in the third quarter 2023 are on previous year’s level (+1%). In total, Mercedes-Benz Vans sold 105,100 vans with the three-pointed star. Mercedes-Benz Vans strengthens its position in strategically relevant markets and industries and focuses on profitable growth. The main sales driver in the third quarter was the NAFTA region, where sales increased by 41% (25,300 units sold). With 21,800 units sold sales increased by 41% in the U.S. – the most important market within the NAFTA region. The sales of electric vans in Q3 rose by 105% to...

Weighted/combined fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km; weighted/combined power consumption: 12.7 kWh/100 km, weighted/combined CO₂ emissions: 198 g/km* Prices start at 207,708.55 euros[1] New radiator grille and new front apron distinguish the updated model Extensive standard equipment with electric sunroof and wireless smartphone charging Mercedes-AMG is launching sales of the upgraded Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4‑Door Coupé (weighted/combined fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km; weighted/combined power consumption: 12.7 kWh/100 km, weighted/combined CO₂ emissions: 198 g/km)[2]. The updated model, which is distinguished by many new design features, is available starting at 207,708.55 euros. The front end is particularly striking and...

Automated driving revolution: Mercedes-Benz announces U.S. availability of DRIVE PILOT – the world’s first certified SAE Level 3 system for the U.S. market Mercedes-Benz celebrates significant milestone as the first automaker to receive U.S. state approval for deployment of a SAE Level 3[1] conditionally automated driving vehicle DRIVE PILOT performs the dynamic driving task while allowing the driver freedom to tend to other activities[2] The production-ready version of DRIVE PILOTwill make its on-road debut in California and Nevada in late 2023 with a limited fleet of Level 3 equipped EQS Sedans Mercedes-Benz plans for further customer deliveries of DRIVE PILOT equipped MY2024 EQS Sedan and S-Class models in early 2024 through...

1913: The “Mercedes Palace” – A state-of-the-art showroom in Berlin 1883: Benz & Co. Rheinische Gasmotoren-Fabrik facilitated the invention of the automobile 1998: S-Class from the 220 model series with pioneering electronics architecture 1928: The race track gave its name to the Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460 (W 08) 1968: 250 CE – Elegant coupé also in the medium class, based on the “Stroke/eight” 1953: Exclusive and elegant – The Mercedes-Benz 220 Coupé (W 187) Birthdays: Bruno Sacco and Paul Bracq 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...

Pay by fingerprint directly in the car with Mercedes pay+ Mercedes-Benz is joining forces with Mastercard to introduce embedded in-car payments at the point of sale. Customers will be able to use a fingerprint sensor in their car to make convenient and secure digital payments at more than 3,600 service stations in Germany. Mercedes-Benz is the world's first automaker to integrate Mastercard Secure Card on File for Commerce Platforms technology for online payments into its vehicles. Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany can now start the fuelling process directly from their vehicle and pay digitally by fingerprint. Eliminating the need to enter a PIN or authenticate via mobile device, drivers can now leverage convenient payments to...

EQE sedan and EQE SUV now available with particularly extensive special equipment packages for the exterior and interior Special models Edition Electric Art and Edition AMG Line bundle popular equipment with an attractive price advantage[1] Order your vehicle directly on site at the Mercedes-Benz branches, from a Mercedes-Benz partner or online in the Mercedes-Benz store Expressive and elegant or fascinatingly dynamic - Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany have the choice: With the Edition Electric Art and the Edition AMG Line, the EQE sedan and the EQE SUV are now available with particularly extensive special equipment for the exterior and interior available at an attractive price advantage[1]. The premium package (Electric Art...

Visual Aids to loan to colour blind adults and children Enjoy the exhibition in fuller colour and with enhanced contrast A free offer for a vibrant visit to the Museum Automotive history is diverse and colourful. This is also to be understood quite literally, as the fascinating colours, shades and contrasts in the Mercedes-Benz Museum exhibition show. However, many people are affected by colour blindness (colour vision deficiency) and cannot perceive the full range of hues and shades. Various forms of red-green colour blindness, referred to by experts as “anomalous trichromacy”, are particularly common with one in 12 men (8 per cent) and one in 200 women (0.5 per cent) affected. For visitors with this limitation, the Mercedes-Benz...

E-Class All Terrain: E 220 d 4MATIC (WLTP (preliminary values): Combined fuel consumption: 6.0-5.3 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 157-139 g/km)* / E-Class Estate: E 220 d (WLTP: Combined fuel consumption: 5.7-5.0 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 149-131 g/km)* As functional as their predecessors, as intelligent and personalizable as never before: The new E-Class Estate and the All-Terrain are convincing in many areas. They combine functionality, driving comfort and cargo space with the intelligence of the new E-Class. Continue reading...

More design, more comfort, more Actros L – there’s nothing else. The Actros L Edition 3 special model, limited to 400 units, with “Wow” effect is sold out for months! Up to 30 additional features in the interior and exterior as well as design elements from the Edition 1 and Edition 2, the special models with cult status, give the truck an unmistakable character. The exclusive Edition 3 is distinguished by around 30 exclusive special features. The luxury of the Edition 3 is marked by a whole range of of equipment features. In the stylish interior, these include the dashboard and door handles in nappa leather, various interior parts in a carbon-fibre look, the roof hatch with ambient lighting and the SoloStar seat corner with leather...

International St. Moritz Automobile Week from 8 to 17 September 2023 Mercedes-Benz Classic shows the 540 K Streamliner of 1938 and other classics Le Mans winners united: 300 SL racing sports car (1952) and Sauber-Mercedes C 9 (1989) From 1929 on, there is a Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460 “St. Moritz” Renaissance in a glamorous ambience: the “International St. Moritz Automobile Week” offers numerous highlights with a great variety of historic vehicles. It will take place from 8 to 17 September 2023. As early as 1929 and 1930, there were Automobile Weeks in St. Moritz and Mercedes-Benz was already thrilling visitors to the famous Alpine resort. This year the brand is represented with selected classic cars. Mercedes-Benz Classic is...

Prices start at 61,999 euros[1] for the E 200 Saloon (WLTP: combined fuel consumption: 7.3‑6.4 l/100 km, combined CO₂ emissions: 166-144 g/km)[2] Nine models available at the market launch in autumn, including four plug-in hybrids Extensively expanded standard equipment with AVANTGARDE line, metallic paint, KEYLESS-GO and flush-fitted door handles Saloon and estate, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid models: E-Class customers will be able to choose from a broad range right from the market launch. A total of nine models are available at the launch, with more to follow soon. Orders can be placed at prices from 61,999 euros for the E 200 Saloon or 64,498 euros for the E 200 Estate with the...

With 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard, increased ground clearance through AIRMATIC air suspension (also standard) and an off-road driving programme, the new E-Class All-Terrain makes easy work of light terrain, such as dirt roads, on its bigger wheels. Following the launch of the Saloon and the Estate, the All-Terrain rounds off the E-Class family as the third model. Mercedes-Benz has offered the E-Class Estate also as an All-Terrain since 2017. The E-Class All-Terrain is equipped as standard with AIRMATIC single-chamber air suspension. It provides up to 46 mm more ground clearance and continuously adjustable damping for the compression and rebound stages of the shock absorbers. Luggage capacity can be expanded from 615 to 1,830...

The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class unveiled at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany, offers a close-to-production insight into the upcoming family of vehicles that stands at the gateway to the brand. At the cusp of a new electric and digital age, this represents the company’s vision to elevate this important vehicle class, based on the long-term portfolio strategy. Defining class: elevating the electric experience with a new model family Electric hypermiler is new “one-litre car” thanks to outstanding efficiency from VISION EQXX technology transfer Next-generation drivetrain with range of more than 750 kilometres (466 miles) (WLTP)[1] and consumption of around 12 kWh/100 km (5.2 mi/kWh) 800 V for high electric efficiency and rapid...

MBUX Entertainment Update brings Dolby Atmos® and video streaming to more cars and markets New voice features with NewsFlash and Tourguide coming to more European countries Front passenger experience further enhanced with new display features Place Details provided by Google also coming to vehicles with first-generation MBUX Mercedes-Benz is rolling out an extensive package of new entertainment and navigation features over the air (OTA) to more than 700,000 vehicles worldwide. New features are being introduced on models equipped with second-generation MBUX systems[1] between August and November 2023. Customers can access MBUX Entertainment Update (2.4) via the Update Wizard on their MBUX display or the Mercedes me app after receiving...

Prototypes in the automotive industry are commonly known by this name in German Mercedes-Benz 180: A departure from traditional construction methods, plus other innovations The spacious, clean-cut, comfortable and economical saloon made its debut in 1953 Almost 450,000 vehicles of the W 120/121 model series were built “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 Mercedes-Benz 180 “Ponton” (W 120) from 1955. No. 10/2023: Mercedes-Benz 180 (W 120) from 1955 Presence: The black Mercedes-Benz 180 looks...

Base price starts at 121,856 euros[1] Combination of combustion engine and electric motor enables system output of 500 kW (680 hp) Extensive equipment with active rear axle steering and active roll stabilisation Exclusive "Edition 1" available for one year With the E PERFORMANCE drive in the GLC 63 S (fuel consumption, combined: 7.5 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions, combined: 170.0 g/km, power consumption, combined: 12.7 kWh/100 km)[2] Mercedes-AMG has launched the first performance hybrid SUV. It can now be ordered from sales partners in Germany and online at prices starting at EUR 121,8561. The exclusive Mercedes-AMG hybrid powertrain in the GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE is designed for maximum performance. It combines the AMG 2.0-litre turbo...

Roll-out of the global Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network progressing well: opening of the first charging stations in Atlanta (USA), Chengdu (CHN) and Mannheim (GER) in the fourth quarter of 2023 Mercedes-Benz plans to expand its global fast charging network to over 2,000 fast charging points by the end of 2024 Global reach by end of decade: more than 10,000 high-power chargers in North America, Europe, China and other core markets Mercedes-Benz opens its first high-power charging stations this fall, implementing its far-reaching plans to expand its global charging infrastructure. Starting in October, the first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs will go into operation in Atlanta (USA), Chengdu (China) and Mannheim (Germany). By the...

With their striking SUV bodies, powerful electric drive and predictive navigation with Electric Intelligence, the two all-electric members of the Mercedes-Benz compact car family have gained many fans. Now the EQA and EQB are becoming even more attractive to newcomers and those switching to electric vehicles – thanks to fresh looks, numerous efficiency updates and new, useful features. Fresh design: black panel surface now with star pattern; new steering wheel; new trim parts Upgraded technology: Plug & Charge; new MBUX generation; updated driving assistance systems High-tech special features: Sound Experiences; Dolby Atmos® With their striking SUV bodies, powerful electric drive and predictive navigation with Electric Intelligence...

The RV industry is of strategic importance to Mercedes-Benz. Accordingly, the brand with the star is represented again this year with its own booth in Hall 16 from 25 August to 3 September at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf, the leading trade fair for RVs and caravans. There it is exhibiting a wide-ranging product portfolio for the fulfilment of larger to smaller van-life dreams – from RV conversions by Hymer, Wochner, Adria and Kabe based on the iconic Mercedes-Benz Sprinter large van to the "in-house" Marco Polo family. This includes the Marco Polo Module, which, among others, transforms the T-Class into a micro-camper in no time at all, as well as the new, recently introduced camper, the V-Class Marco Polo. The latter celebrates its...

Top event of the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, from August 17 – 20, 2023 World premiere of the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT and an exclusive special edition based on the Mercedes-AMG SL Mercedes-Maybach showing its highlight models and hosting an exclusive business lunch Display of the Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven sports car study and the art piece PROJECT MONDO G Mercedes-Benz Heritage presents the sport and super sport models from its collection Largest gathering of the W 06 series in North America after the Pebble Beach Automotive Week Mercedes‑Benz offers a diverse brand experience at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week. The Mercedes‑AMG GT and an exclusive special edition of the Mercedes‑AMG SL celebrate their...

Mercedes-Benz supercharged luxury vehicle of the highest exclusivity Built in 1937 with this rare coachwork for the King of Afghanistan Elaborate restoration in close cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Heritage A Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster (W 29) won the prestigious “Best of Show” title at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2023 yesterday (Sunday, 20 August 2023). The sporty luxury car prevailed over a top-class field of exclusive classic cars in the jury vote at the final event of Pebble Beach Automotive Week (17 to 20 August 2023). This victory is the tenth “Best of Show” title for a Mercedes-Benz vehicle since the start of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1950. This means that Mercedes-Benz is now the most...