Which car represents the Mercedes brand the most?

[PC Valkyrie]

If you had to choose one car from today's MB linup, which car best represents the Mercedes' brand the most?

For me, it has to be one of Mercedes' saloons. As much as I like cars like the SL-class, I would have to narrow my choice between the S-class and E-class. The S-class has always symbolized the ultimate in technology, refinement, and luxury. However, the E-class has always represented the more "attainable" car for many people, yet still maintain an aura of upscale prestige/refinement/luxury/technology. I've read in the past that the E-class and its predecessors are the best selling lineup in Mercedes' history. The C-class is just too low on the totem pole compared to the E- or S-class to represent a brand like Mercedes Benz.

So in the end, I'm going to say E-class by the narrowest of margins. The S-class is still the ultimate Mercedes saloon, but the E-class stikes the best balance between the "ultimate" and what people actually buy.

Make sure you check out the Audi and BMW forums, as I will post a similar question there.

 

[Zafiro]

I say S-class. Also with a big history and a sale success for Mercedes.

 

[PanterroR]

2nd that!

 

[Bruce]

I vote for the S-Class.

 

[Mr. M]

Just like BMW has its 3er which is the undisputed leader in its segment, the S-Class similarly is the undisputed leader in its segment.

Now that I think of it, Audi isn't really a leader in any segment.

 

[ree]

It is definitely the S-Class...most of the politicians had drive one...and so on!

 

[Yperion]

E class is the core of the Mercedes brand and the model with the bigger sale numbers worldwide.

 

[Centurion]

The S-class reprenst everythin that mercedes stands for. Superb luxury, powerful engines and ground breaking technology. The S-class is one of the most important cars int he automotive world.

 

[Imhotep Evil]

E class is the core of the Mercedes brand and the model with the bigger sale numbers worldwide.

Well actually C klasse would be worldwide sales leader.

 

[Giannis]

No need to say that. S-Klasse. The first thing that comes in my mind when i hear Mercedes!

 

[Deleted member 182]

However, the E-class has always represented the more "attainable" car for many people, yet still maintain an aura of upscale prestige/refinement/luxury/technology. I've read in the past that the E-class and its predecessors are the best selling lineup in Mercedes' history.

I agree so much with. E-class gets my vote, no doubt. Clean, sophisticated, German work horse.

S-class is too big, it's too "cigar" and too out of ordinary to represent a brand. E-class is something you can have to yourself, it can be new or used but it's possible. Previous E-classes like W123 and W124 are legendary models which could already themselves represent the whole brand.

 

[MikeJ]

The carriage of choice for dictators worldwide takes the cake. A vote for the S.

 

[LaArtist]

S class no doubt..Mercedes is S class.. S class is Mercedes..and thats that

PS
The E and SL are also strong representatives for MB

 

[Merc1]

It is either the S or SL I think to most people and I'd agree, but Mercedes is also about the E and CL too. The SUVs (except the G) you can forget about, they clearly don't define Mercedes. I'd say it is the S, SL, E, and CL in that order. People know what these are and respect them.

M

 

[cawimmer430]

For me, there are two Mercedes' models which best represent the brand. The S-Class and the SL-Class.

Both have practically remained loyal to the Mercedes' values of comfort, safety etc. and have always been leaders in their respective classes. Both cars have always had massive appeal. Every S-Class and SL, they were all desired and coveted - either when they came out or much later long after production has ceased.

In the end, I gave my vote to the S-Class though, by a small nudge since both the S-Class and SL are MB icons IMO.

 

[DaSilva]

The new CL ... It just show's to everyone that Mercedes stil can make good, beautiful and powerful cars.. !

S-Class is of course the right one, but hell now.. !

I love the new CL to much!! In a class of it's own!

 

[NevadaJack]

As far back as I can remember (and that's too damn far) the S Class has been what defines a Mercedes Benz. It always was the most coveted model and always led the way in innovation and style.

 

[Zonda]

S-Class, definatly! It's synanimous with the Mercedes brand, when one thinks of Mercedes you think of a star and the S-Class.

 

[donau]

In recent times the S - class has been regarded as the trendsetter.

 

[NarutoRamen]

There isn't much that politicians, gangsters, businessman and normal folks agree on...but if there is one thing they agree one is in what car they would like to be seen. And it isn't a surprise that the car i'm talking about has been the favourite of businessman, politicians and dictators alike....and that is the S-class. The S has for a long time siginified excellence in everything from ride to luxury to build quality. While the last few years have lacked, I beleive the age of perfection is back...to the No other car signifies this in the MB linup than the all powerful, all gracefull S-class.

S-Klasse