Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman-Landaulet model

1963 | Mercedes-Benz 600 "Large Mercedes"

The presentation of the 600 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show Germany in September 1963 was a real sensation. Conceived as an exclusive representative vehicle for the highest demands, the new top-of-the-line model was equipped as standard with technical features that were unique and represented the state of the art at the time.

Mercedes-Benz 200, W 115 "Stroke 8"

1968 | Mercedes-Benz “Stroke Eight”

The four-cylinder models 200 D to 220 were combined in the W 115 model series, while the two six-cylinder models 230 and 250 were assigned the W 114 model series designation. The "new generation” models after their release in 1968 are still commonly referred to as "Stroke 8 models".

Mercedes 35 hp (1901)

1900 | Mercedes 35 hp

In 1900, on the initiative of Emil Jellinek, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft developed a vehicle that deviated significantly from the carriage construction principle usually used up to then. Emil Jellinek initiated the development of a completely new automobile with a light, powerful engine, long wheelbase and low centre of gravity. According to Jellinek's then ten-year-old daughter, the new model to be developed first bore the name "Mercedes".

"Fintail Mercedes" Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb W 111

1959 | Safety bodyshell with crumple zones: Mercedes-Benz "Fintail" (W 111)

In 1959, Mercedes-Benz introduced an industry-leading innovation – the safety bodyshell. The concept of designer Béla Barényi: crumple zones at the front and rear and a strong passenger compartment in between. The first vehicle was the high-class saloon of the 111 model series, affectionately called the "fintail”.

ABS tests at the Stuttgart-Untertürkheim plant track

1978 | ABS anti-lock braking system in series production passenger cars: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (116 model series)

An engineer's dream came true in 1978: Mercedes-Benz presented the anti-lock braking system in the S-Class of the 116 model series. Even when the brake is fully on, the vehicle remains manoeuvrable and hazardous areas can be bypassed. Further assistance systems could be built based on the ABS sensors.

Crash test of a 500 SEL (S-Class 126 model series) with airbag in the Mercedes-Benz accident testing facility in Sindelfingen

1981 | Airbag in series production passenger cars: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (126 model series)

The world's first production vehicle with a driver's airbag and seat belt tensioner on the front passenger side was the Mercedes-Benz 126 model series S-Class in 1981. In the even of a crash, an airbag unfolds from the steering wheel within milliseconds and forms a padding between the driver and the wheel. It was to complement the seat belt. Today, there are numerous airbags in the entire vehicle.

Static demonstration of PRE-SAFE® preventive passenger protection (Mercedes-Benz S 350 4MATIC of model series 220)

2002 | PRE-SAFE passenger protection system: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (220 model series)

PRE-SAFE® is another milestone in Mercedes-Benz safety technology development. If the sensors detect an impending collision, the technology prepares the vehicle for impact. For example, it closes the sliding sunroof and side windows, sets the seat backrests to vertical and tightens the seat belts on the front seats as a precautionary measure. This increases the protective effect for the passengers.

A red EQS parked in front of wind turbines

2021 | First all-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-Benz: EQS

The EQS is the first fully electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-Benz and is the first model to be built with the modular architecture for luxury and upper-class electric vehicles. The MBUX Hyperscreen, a high-resolution user interface that extends over the entire width of the dashboard, is also celebrated as a world first in series production vehicles.

Mercedes-AMG ONE on the racetrack

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