
History
History
Experience the great moments in automotive history.
History
Experience the great moments in automotive history.
Origin and history of Mercedes‑Benz.
Origin and history of Mercedes‑Benz.
From the origins to the legend – Mercedes-Benz history began in 1886 when engineer Karl Benz invented the world’s first car. This invention pioneered a path of innovation and technology which remains with us today.
Look back on over a century of history.
The Origins.
The Origins.
Personalities.
Personalities.
Karl Benz
Bertha Benz
Gottlieb Daimler
Wilhelm Maybach
Emil Jellinek and his daughter Mercedes
125 Years of Innovation.
125 Years of Innovation.
125 years ago, we invented the automobile
Today, our passion for new ideas is as strong as ever, as we work on everything from electric drive systems to fuel cell technologies. Because 125 years from now, we still plan to be ahead of our time.