Technology.

140 Years of Innovation.

Since Carl Benz registered his patent for the motor car (Motorwagen) in 1886 and Gottlieb Daimler built his motorised carriage (Motorkutsche) shortly afterwards, the history of Mercedes-Benz has for 140 years known only one direction: forward.

140 Years of Innovation Overview

Technology drives us forward.

As a company founded by engineers, we believe technology can also help to engineer a better future. Our way to sustainable mobility is innovation – in a holistic approach along the entire value chain.

E-Mobility.

The future of mobility is electrical, intelligent and sustainable.

E-Mobility Overview

Autonomous Driving.

Autonomous driving is redefining the role of the automobile.

Autonomous driving Overview

Artificial intelligence is a key issue for Mercedes-Benz.

Digitalisation.

We intend to continue to be a leading vehicle manufacturer while developing into a leading provider of mobility services.

Digitalisation Overview

Innovation.

As a technical pioneer, we develop solutions that sustainably improve mobility in the long term – today and in the future.

Innovation Overview

Innovation runs deep in the Mercedes-Benz DNA. Since 1886, we have pursued engineering excellence with a pioneering spirit, an unwavering drive to improve, and the ambition to create the world’s best cars.
Jörg Burzer
Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Chief Technology Officer, Development & Procurement

News.

Mercedes-Benz Experimental-Charging-Vehicle.

ELF experimental charging vehicle.

With its focus on local CO₂-free driving, intelligent charging and holistic resource conservation, Mercedes-Benz is making the case for sustainable innovation with its ELF experimental charging vehicle.

More about the ELF

Total distance covered: 1,205 km without recharging. Remaining range: 137 km.

Solid-state battery covers 1,205 km.

Mercedes-Benz sets new benchmarks in electric mobility with an extraordinary demonstration drive, impressively showcasing the potential and everyday usability of a future battery technology. A lightly modified EQS test vehicle was used for the journey, equipped with a lithium-metal solid-state battery.

Steer-by-wire.

A new era of vehicle operation is about to begin for Mercedes-Benz customers – the company will be the first German car manufacturer to offer a production vehicle with steer-by-wire from 2026.

Main topics.

Test and Technology Center in Immendingen: Consolidation of worldwide vehicle testing in one location.

Immendingen Test Center: New light testing centre.

With the new, state-of-the-art light testing centre, designed for versatile use, Mercedes-Benz is once again expanding the diverse testing capabilities of the Global Proving Ground Immendingen.

Safety.

Mercedes-Benz is inventor of modern vehicle safety – and remains a pioneer in the field to this day.

Safety Overview

Charging.

From electric vehicles, through wall boxes and charging services - overview about charging infrastructure at Mercedes-Benz.

Charging Overview

In only 18 months, from the proverbial “white sheet of paper” to the street. The VISION EQXX is part of a technology programme that can bring innovative solutions to series production faster than ever.

VISION EQXX - the future of efficiency.

With the VISION EQXX research prototype, Mercedes-Benz is taking electric range and efficiency to a completely new level.

Simulators of today and tomorrow.

The moving driving simulator at the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center (MTC) in Sindelfingen is one of the most powerful systems in the automotive industry.

Diesel.

Information on Diesel engines and emissions.

Diesel Overview