Twenty-five years ago, the first phase of the Mercedes-Benz product campaign was in full swing: following the compact roadster SLK (R 170) presented in April 1996, the Mercedes-Benz CLK (model series 208) made its debut in January 1997. This second new production vehicle within the then dynamic expansion of the product portfolio was first presented to the … Read more
Demand for Mercedes-Benz vehicles remains unbroken as Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-AMG, and G-Class vehicles achieved new sales records in 2021, underscoring the strength of the world’s most valuable luxury car brand. Deliveries of Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid and electric passenger cars reached a record 227,458 units (+69.3%) of which 48,936 were Mercedes-EQ battery electric passenger cars (BEV) (+154.8%). Including … Read more
In recent years, Mercedes‑Benz Vans has increasingly established itself in the motorhome market with its compact ‘in-house’ Marco Polo camper van family; and also as a successful basic vehicle supplier for motorhome manufacturers worldwide – and that across its entire vans portfolio. Now the brand with the three-pointed star is taking the next step and is … Read more
Range and efficiency are set to define the electric era. Exceptional range will make electric cars suitable for every journey and help to increase overall adoption. Reduced battery size and weight will improve efficiency, allowing us to go further with less. Mercedes-Benz is determined to lead the way. We are already leading the way in … Read more
Emirates Motor Company (EMC), the authorised general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, hosted the special edition of the AMG Performance Tour this year, the ‘Gold Edition,’ in commemoration of the UAE’s 50th anniversary. The AMG Performance Tour is a complimentary experiential customer programme that has been around for several years. It … Read more
With the new EQS 53 4MATIC+ [1] Mercedes-AMG is embarking on the all-electric future of Driving Performance. The first battery-electric AMG production model is based on the Mercedes-EQ architecture for luxury and executive-class vehicles. It thus fits seamlessly into the group-wide electric strategy. The luxury saloon with an output of up to 560 kW has been … Read more
The new film “The Matrix Resurrections” celebrated its US premiere at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco on 18 December 2021. In the film, audiences will return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. Neo, the main character in the film, is again faced with the crucial … Read more
Prospective buyers can order the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ from the authorized dealers since December 14th, 2021. Simultaneously the production of this first electric sedan from Mercedes-AMG has started in Factory 56 at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant in Germany – flexible, digital, efficient and sustainable. As an all-electric model, the EQS 53 4MATIC+ fits … Read more
On Monday 3 January 2022 at 6.00 pm (CET), Mercedes-Benz will unveil the all-electric VISION EQXX in a digital world premiere on the Mercedes me media online platform. The software-defined research prototype is the most efficient vehicle the brand has ever built. It is a statement that underscores not only the innovative strength of Mercedes-Benz, … Read more
Prospective buyers can now order the new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ (combined power consumption (WLTP): 23.4–21.1 kWh/100 km, combined CO2 | emissions (WLTP): 0 g/100 km | electric range (WLTP): 529–586 km)[1] at prices starting at 152,546.10 euros[2] from the authorized dealers. The luxury saloon with a power output of up to 560 kW has been redesigned and … Read more
Emirates Motor Company (EMC), the authorised general distributor for Mercedes-Benz in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, is reshaping the brand’s identity in the market with the launch of an immersive digital experience for its customers at its fully digitised, state-of-the-art showroom on Airport Road in the capital. The cutting-edge experience delivered at this redeveloped facility … Read more
Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive company in the world to meet the demanding legal requirements of UN-R157 for a Level 3 system[1]. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has granted system approval for this on the basis of the technical approval regulation UN-R157, thus paving the way for offering such a system internationally[2], provided that … Read more
“Who do you think you are? Stirling Moss?” This, so the story goes, is what a policeman asked the legendary British racing driver following a particularly ‘daring’ overtaking manoeuvre on the streets of London. “Yes sir, I am” was the honest reply. There’s a nod to this legendary tale – and a number of other aspects … Read more
Following in the footsteps of the Mercedes‑Benz eVito Tourer, the eVito panel van will also receive a comprehensive update of the electric powertrain and a new battery with an usable capacity of 60 kWh from the beginning of December. The locally emission-free van replaces the model successfully launched on the market in 2018 and, with its … Read more
Unfortunately, there is certainty regarding the fact that the 2022 generation of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 / C 63 S, which is in the starting blocks, will no longer be powered by AMG’s fabulous 4.0-litre biturbo V8. The number of cylinders and displacement of the “63” in the 206 series will be halved: There are … Read more
On 1 December 2021, in lieu of an intimate press event, Mercedes-Benz pays tribute to Virgil Abloh by opening the doors of the Rubell Museum to showcase Project MAYBACH to the public between December 1st – December 2nd, with access offered exclusively to students from local design schools from 11:30am to 12:30pm on December 1st. A … Read more
Due to the split of Daimler into two independent companies on 1 December, Daimler Truck transferred the first batch of historical Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles and parts of its truck and bus archive to the location in Wörth at the end of November. For this purpose a convoy of low-loaders and historical trucks and buses travelled … Read more
The EQB can now be ordered with prices starting at 55,311.20 euros[1]. In Germany, an environmental bonus of 7500 euros[2] makes this compact electric family car especially attractive. The EQB offers five seats as standard, and a seven-seater is an option for an extra 1416.10 euros. After the EQA, the EQB is already the second all-electric … Read more
Emergency braking can save lives. However, many drivers then step on the brake pedal quickly but not forcefully enough – this is what Mercedes-Benz engineers discovered in the early 1990s during tests in the company’s own driving simulator. Their answer was the brake assistant BAS, also called “Brake Assist System”. The brand presented it on 25 November … Read more
A few months ago, the fourth generation of the hybrid drive celebrated its premiere in the new S-Class. Now, for the first time, with the S 580 e 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 1.0-0.7 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions, weighted: 23-16 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 25.5-21.9 kWh/100 km)[1] there is also a plug-in hybrid with … Read more