Aerodynamics at Mercedes-Benz.

Aerodynamics at Mercedes-Benz.

Aerodynamic optimisation offers a wide range of advantages in everyday driving: more range, more comfort and more safety. We have a long tradition of aerodynamic record values and modern measuring equipment.

CLA inside a wind tunnel.

Aerodynamics added value.

Low air resistance means high efficiency. This makes aerodynamic behaviour crucial, especially for electric vehicles.

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 Aerodynamics at Mercedes-Benz.

Advanced measuring devices and modern methods.

For many decades, the experts at Mercedes-Benz have been optimising the aerodynamic properties of new vehicle models. Advanced measuring equipment and methods contribute to this.

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 Aerodynamics at Mercedes-Benz.

Aerodynamic disciplines at Mercedes Benz.

Mercedes-Benz optimises the flow characteristics of the vehicles down to the smallest detail through a large number of calculation loops, simulations (see paragraph after next) and measurements in the wind tunnel in Sindelfingen.

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Historical developement.

The first passenger cars were derived from the carriage. Also because of the low possible speeds, aerodynamic considerations played no major role. Even the first “real” cars of the Mercedes brand from 1901 struggled against the headwind in a jagged manner. For example, the Mercedes Simplex from 1902 had a frontal area of around 3 m², and its Cd value of 1.05 meant that the wind encountered almost ten times as much resistance as in a modern passenger car.

Aerodynamics in the wind tunnel.

Aerodynamic history.

How aircraft technology revolutionized automotive engineering: The history of aerodynamics at Mercedes-Benz, from Jaray to the Concept IAA.

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