From the beginnings of the automobile with Benz Patent Motorcar through to fuel cells and electric cars.

Tradition.

The names of the founding fathers of Mercedes-Benz AG, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, are inextricably linked with the creation of the automobile. The history of the automobile began in 1886 with Daimler’s first motor carriage and Carl Benz’s three-wheeled vehicle.

Company History

An overview of company's history.

Chairmen of the Board

An overview of the Chairmen of the Management Board since 1937.

Visitors

800,245 people visited the Mercedes-Benz Museum in 2023.

Museums & Historical Sites

Those are the historical sites where the way was paved for a successful future of mobility.

Founders and pioneers

An overview of the founders and pioneers behind Mercedes-Benz AG and its precursor companies.

History behind the Mercedes-Benz brand

The current trademark comprising a three-pointed star in a laurel wreath was created in 1925.

News

Uhlenhaut Coupé

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé sold for an all-time record price of 135 million EUR to establish a global fellowship program.

On the move.

How exactly our mobility work is the subject of the new special exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz museum.

The evolution of the radiator grille

How the brand-defining role of the Mercedes-Benz grille has changed over time.

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Mercedes-Benz Classic

With passion for the tradition of the star.

Mercedes-Benz Classic Archive

A unique treasure-trove covering 135 years of automobile history.

Mercedes-Benz Museum

On nine levels and covering a floor space of 16,500 m², the museum presents breathtaking vehicles and over 1,500 exhibits.

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