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.

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From the first automobile to electric cars: The company's history.

Company's history overview

Chairmen of the Board of Management.

The Chairmen of the Board of Management from 1937 to the present day.

CEOs Overview

mn Visitors

In September 2024, the museum welcomes its 13 millionth visitor.

Museums and historical sites.

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

Museums and historical sites Overview

Founders and pioneers.

Names and people that everyone associates with Mercedes-Benz AG, its predecessor companies and the star.

History behind the brand.

The Mercedes-Benz brand was born under a lucky star: the current trademark comprising a three-pointed star was created in 1925.

Brand history Overview

News.

Vans: Innovation and anniversaries.

Mercedes-Benz vans have been indispensable companions in many industries for decades.

Wheel design.

With their balance between functionality and design, wheels refine and define the character of each Mercedes-Benz model.

Anniversary of the Untertürkheim plant.

Mercedes-Benz celebrates twelve decades of its plant and headquarters in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim.

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.

More on the evolution of the radiator grille

More information.

Mercedes-Benz Classic.

With passion for the tradition of the star.

To Mercedes-Benz Classic

Corporate Archives.

The corporate history of Mercedes-Benz AG and its predecessors.

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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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