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Do not fill this in! ==Models== {{see also|List of Mercedes-Benz vehicles}} {{Multiple image | align = right | direction = vertical | width = | image1 = 2018 Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line Premium Automatic 1.3 Front.jpg | caption1 = [[Mercedes-Benz A-Class]] (subcompact executive hatchbacks and sedans) | image2 = Mercedes-Benz W247 IMG 0398.jpg | caption2 = [[Mercedes-Benz B-Class]] (subcompact executive Tourers) | image3 = Mercedes-Benz W206 IMG 4869.jpg | caption3 = [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class]] ([[compact executive car]]) | image4 = Mercedes-Benz W213 Facelift IMG 3727.jpg | caption4 = [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]] ([[executive car]]) | image5 = Mercedes-Benz W223 IMG 3951.jpg | caption5 = [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class]] (full-size luxury sedan) | image6 = Mercedes-Benz H247 IMG 3397.jpg | caption6 = [[Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class]] (subcompact luxury SUV) | image7 = 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC in Polar White, front left.jpg | caption7 = [[Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class]] ([[Compact car|compact]] [[luxury SUV]]) | image8 = 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4Matic front 6.16.19.jpg | caption8 = [[Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class]] ([[mid-size]] [[luxury SUV]]) | image9 = 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, front 1.20.20.jpg | caption9 = [[Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class]] ([[full-size]] [[luxury SUV]]) }} ===Current model range=== Mercedes-Benz offers a versatile range of consumer-passenger, light commercial and heavy commercial equipment. These vehicles are manufactured in multiple countries worldwide. The [[Smart (marque)|Smart]] [[marque]] of [[city car]]s are also produced by Daimler AG. ====Models==== * [[Mercedes-Benz A-Class|A-Class]] – [[C-segment]] [[hatchback]] and [[sedan (car)|saloon]] * [[Mercedes-Benz B-Class|B-Class]] – [[C-segment]] [[hatchback]] * [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class|C-Class]] – [[D-segment]] [[sedan (car)|saloon]], [[Estate car|estate]], [[coupé]] and [[cabriolet]] * [[Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class|CLA]] – [[C-segment]] [[sedan (car)|saloon]] and [[Estate car|estate]] * [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class|CLS]] – [[E-segment]] [[liftback]] * [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class|E-Class]] – [[E-segment]] [[sedan (car)|saloon]], [[Estate car|estate]], [[coupé]] and [[cabriolet]] * [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|G-Class]] – [[Off-road vehicle]] * [[Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class|GLA]] – [[C-segment]] [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class|GLB]] – [[D-segment]] [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class|GLC]] – [[D-segment]] [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class|GLE]] – [[E-segment]] [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class|GLS]] – [[F-segment]] [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz R-Class|R-Class]] – [[E-segment]] [[station wagon|estate]] * [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class|S-Class]] – [[F-segment]] [[sedan (car)|saloon]], [[coupé]] and [[cabriolet]] * [[Mercedes-Benz T-Class|T-Class]] – [[M-segment]] [[compact MPV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz V-Class|V-Class]] – [[M-segment]] [[large MPV]] * [[Mercedes-AMG GT|AMG GT]] – [[S-segment]] [[coupé]] and [[roadster (automobile)|roadster]] * [[Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé|AMG GT 4-Door]] – [[E-segment]] [[liftback]] * [[Mercedes-AMG SL-Class (R232)|AMG SL]] – [[S-segment]] [[roadster (automobile)|roadster]] * [[Mercedes-AMG One|AMG ONE]] – [[S-segment]] [[supercar]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQA|EQA]] – [[C-segment]] electric [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQB|EQB]] – [[D-segment]] electric [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQC|EQC]] – [[D-segment]] electric [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQE|EQE]] – [[E-segment]] [[sedan (car)|saloon]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV|EQE SUV]] – [[E-segment]] electric [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQG|EQG]] – Electric [[off-road vehicle]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQS|EQS]] – [[F-segment]] electric [[sedan (car)|saloon]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV|EQS SUV]] – [[F-segment]] electric [[crossover SUV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQT|EQT]] – [[M-segment]] electric [[compact MPV]] * [[Mercedes-Benz EQV|EQV]] – [[M-segment]] electric [[large MPV]] ====Vans==== [[File:2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 314 CDi 2.1 Front.jpg|thumb|[[Mercedes-Benz Sprinter]]]] Mercedes-Benz currently offers three types of vans; [[Mercedes-Benz Citan|Citan]], [[Mercedes-Benz Vito|Vito]], and [[Mercedes-Benz Sprinter|Sprinter]]. They are all produced by Daimler AG. ====Trucks==== {{See also|List of Mercedes-Benz trucks|l1=List of Mercedes-Benz trucks}} [[File:Zetros Schneepflug.JPG|thumb|[[Mercedes-Benz Zetros]] used for snowplowing]] [[File:Heidelberg Airfield - Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5023 - RKF BLESES - 2018-07-20 17-35-27.jpg|thumb|[[Unimog]], a famous allround vehicle by Mercedes-Benz]] Since December 2021, the Mercedes-Benz Trucks division is part of the [[Daimler Truck]] company and includes other sub-companies that were part of the DaimlerChrysler merger. Gottlieb Daimler sold the world's first truck in 1886.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1224348-1-1247282-1-0-0-0-0-0-108-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Trucks – "Trucks You Can Trust" |date=4 December 2013 |work=daimler.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204172100/http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-1224348-1-1247282-1-0-0-0-0-0-108-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=4 February 2011 }}</ref> Their first factory to be built outside Germany after [[World War II]] was in [[Argentina]]. They originally built trucks, many of which were modified by third parties to be used as buses, popularly named [[Colectivo]]. ====Buses==== {{Main|Mercedes-Benz buses}} Mercedes-Benz has been producing buses since 1895 in [[Mannheim]], Germany. Since 1995, the brands of Mercedes-Benz's buses and coaches are under the umbrella of [[EvoBus]] GmbH, since December 2021 belonging to [[Daimler Truck]] AG. EvoBus, through its regional subsidiaries, markets them in European countries, while in other regions of the world marketing and sales duties are passed to regional subsidiaries of Daimler Truck. Mercedes-Benz produces a wide range of buses and coaches, mainly for Europe and Asia. The first model was produced by Karl Benz in 1895.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mercedes-benz-bus.com/en_GB/home.html|title=Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches: Home|website=www.mercedes-benz-bus.com|language=en|access-date=18 July 2019|archive-date=20 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820234649/https://www.mercedes-benz-bus.com/en_GB/home.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Mercedes Citaro C2 n°462 Université STRAN.jpg|thumb| A [[:fr:Société des transports de l'agglomération nazairienne|STRAN]] Citaro (second generation) in June 2014]] ===Significant models produced=== {{div col|colwidth=27em}} * 1928: [[Mercedes-Benz SSK|SSK racing car]] * 1930: [[Mercedes-Benz 770|770 "Großer Mercedes" state and ceremonial car]] * 1934: [[Mercedes-Benz 500 K|500 K]] * 1936: [[Mercedes-Benz 260 D|260 D World's first diesel production car]] * 1936: [[Mercedes-Benz W136|170]] * 1938: [[Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen|W125 Record-breaking experimental]] * 1939: [[Mercedes-Benz 320A|320A]] * 1951: [[Mercedes-Benz W186|300]], known as the "Adenauer Mercedes" * 1953: [[Mercedes-Benz Ponton|"Ponton" models]] * 1954: [[Mercedes-Benz 300SL|300SL "Gullwing"]] * 1956: [[Mercedes-Benz 190SL|190SL]] * 1959: [[Mercedes-Benz Fintail|"Fintail" models]] * 1960: [[Mercedes-Benz W111|220SE Cabriolet]] * 1963: [[Mercedes-Benz 600|600 "Grand Mercedes"]] * 1963: [[Mercedes-Benz W113|230SL "Pagoda"]] * 1965: [[Mercedes-Benz S-Class|S-Class]] * 1966: [[Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3|300SEL 6.3]] * 1968: [[Mercedes-Benz W114|W114 "new generation" compact cars]] * 1969: [[Mercedes-Benz C111|C111 experimental vehicle]] * 1972: [[Mercedes-Benz W107 350SL|W107 350SL]] * 1974: [[Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9|450SEL 6.9]] * 1977: [[Mercedes-Benz W123|W123]] – Mercedes' first station wagon * 1978: [[Mercedes-Benz W116|300SD]] – Mercedes' first turbo diesel * 1979: [[Mercedes-Benz W126|500SEL]] and [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|G-Class]] * 1983: [[Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16|190E 2.3–16]] * 1989: [[SL-Class|300SL, 500SL]] * 1990: [[Mercedes-Benz W124|500E]] * 1991: [[Mercedes-Benz W140|600SEL]] * 1993: [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class|C-Class]] * 1995: [[C43 AMG]] * 1995: [[Mercedes-Benz SL-Class#AMG|SL73 AMG]], 7.3 [[V12 engine|V12]] * 1996: [[Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|SLK]] * 1997: [[Mercedes-Benz A-Class|A-Class]] and [[Mercedes-Benz M-Class|M-Class]] * 2004: [[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren|SLR McLaren]] and [[Mercedes-Benz CLS|CLS-Class]] * 2007: [[BlueTec]] E320, GL320 Bluetec, ML320 Bluetec, R320 Bluetec * 2010: [[Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG|SLS AMG]] * 2013: [[Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class|CLA-Class]] * 2016: [[AMG GT]] * 2019: [[Mercedes-Benz EQ]] * 2021: [[Mercedes-Benz EQA]] * 2022: [[Mercedes-Benz EQS]] {{div col end}} The [[Mercedes-Benz 600]] or 600S Pullman Guard limousines offer the option of armour-plating and have been used by [[Official state car|diplomats]] worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gizmag.com/go/6902/|title=Mercedes-Benz builds new armoured Pullman State Limousine|work=gizmag.com|date=27 February 2007|access-date=19 July 2013|archive-date=12 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112014111/http://www.gizmag.com/go/6902/|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Car nomenclature=== ====Pre-1994==== Until 1994, Mercedes-Benz utilized an alphanumeric system for categorizing their vehicles, consisting of a number sequence approximately equal to the engine's displacement in liters multiplied by 100, followed by an arrangement of alphabetical suffixes, indicating body style and engine type. * "C" indicates a coupe or cabriolet body style (for example, the CL and CLK models, though the C-Class is an exception, since it is also available as a sedan or station wagon). * "D" indicates the vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine. * "E" (for "Einspritzung") indicates the vehicle's engine is equipped with petrol [[fuel injection]]. Also used for electric models and plug-in hybrids. * "G" was originally used for the [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|Geländewagen]] off-road vehicle, but is now applied to Mercedes SUVs in general (G, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLK, and GLS). * "K" was used in the 1930s, indicating a supercharger ("Kompressor") equipped engine. Three exceptions : the SLK, SSK and CLK, where K indicates "Kurz" (short-wheelbase) (though the SLK<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a26543/mr-regular-mercedes-slk-230/|title=The Mercedes SLK230 Is the Rich Man's Miata|last=Regular|first=Mr|date=31 August 2015|website=Road & Track|language=en-US|access-date=16 January 2020|archive-date=10 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710232502/https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a26543/mr-regular-mercedes-slk-230/|url-status=live}}</ref> and SSK had a supercharger). * "L" indicates "Leicht" (lightweight) for sporting models and "Lang" (long-wheelbase) for sedan models. * "R" indicates "Rennen" (racing), used for racing cars (for example, the [[Mercedes-Benz 300SLR|300SLR]]). * "S" Sonderklasse "Special class" for flagship models, including the S-Class, and SL-Class, SLR McLaren, and SLS sports cars. * "T" indicates "Touring" and an estate (or station wagon) body style. Some models in the 1950s also had lower-case letters (b, c, and d) to indicate specific trim levels. For other models, the numeric part of the designation does not match the engine displacement. This was done to show the model's position in the model range independent of displacement or in the price matrix. For these vehicles, the actual displacement in litres is suffixed to the model designation. An exception was the [[Mercedes-Benz W201|190-class]] with the numeric designation of "190" as to denote its entry-level in the model along with the displacement label on the right side of the boot (190E 2.3 for 2.3-litre 4-cylinder petrol motor, 190D 2.5 for 2.5-litre 5-cylinder diesel motor, and so forth). Some older models (such as the SS and SSK) did not have a number as part of the designation at all. ====1994 to 2014==== For the 1994 model year, Mercedes-Benz revised the naming system. Models were divided into "classes" denoted by an arrangement of up to three letters (see "Current model range" above), followed by a three-digit (or two-digit for AMG models, with the number approximately equal to the displacement in litres multiplied by 10) number related to the engine displacement as before. Variants of the same model such as an estate version or a vehicle with a diesel engine are no longer given a separate letter. The SLR and SLS supercars do not carry a numerical designation. Today, many numerical designations no longer reflect the engine's actual displacement, but more of the relative performance and marketing position. Despite its engine displacement in two litres, the powerplant in the A45 AMG produces 355 brake horsepower so the designation is higher as to indicate the greater performance. Another example is the E250 CGI having greater performance than the E200 CGI due to the different engine tuning even though both have 1.8-litre engines. From the marketing perspective, E200 seems more "upscale" than E180. Recent AMG models use the "63" designation (in honor of the 1960s 6.3-litre [[Mercedes-Benz M100 engine|M100]] engine) despite being equipped with either a 6.2-litre ([[Mercedes-Benz M156 engine|M156]]), a 5.5-litre ([[Mercedes-Benz M278 engine|M157]]) or even a 4.0-litre engine. Some models carry further designations indicating special features: * "[[4MATIC]]" indicates the vehicle is equipped with [[Four-wheel drive|all-wheel-drive]]. * "[[BlueTec|BlueTEC]]" indicates a diesel engine with [[selective catalytic reduction]] exhaust aftertreatment. * "BlueEFFICIENCY" indicates special fuel economy features (direct injection, [[start-stop system]], aerodynamic modifications, etc.) * "CGI" (Charged Gasoline Injection) indicates [[Direct fuel injection|direct gasoline injection]]. * "CDI" (Common-rail Direct Injection) indicates a [[Common rail|common-rail]] diesel engine. * "Hybrid" indicates a petrol- or diesel-electric [[Hybrid vehicle|hybrid]]. * "NGT" indicates a natural gas-fueled engine. * "Kompressor" indicates a [[supercharger|supercharged]] engine. * "Turbo" indicates a [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] engine, only used on A-, B-, E- and GLK-Class models. * "AMG Line" indicates the interior or engine, depending which car, has been fitted with the luxuries of their AMG sports cars. Model designation badges can be removed at the request of the customer. ====2015 and beyond==== Rationalisation of the model nomenclature was announced in November 2014 for future models.<ref>{{cite web | last = Ewing | first = Steven | date = 11 November 2014 | url = http://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/11/mercedes-name-changes-gl-maybach/ | title = Mercedes renames utility vehicles, repositions Maybach as sub-brand | publisher = [[Autoblog.com]] | access-date = 12 November 2014 | archive-date = 30 June 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170630194627/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/11/mercedes-name-changes-gl-maybach/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1760651-1-1760337-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1415752768119 | title = Mercedes-Benz expands brand world and introduces new nomenclature: Mercedes-Maybach for the ultimate in exclusivity and individuality | publisher = [[Daimler AG]] | date = 11 November 2014 | access-date = 12 November 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141112050328/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1760651-1-1760337-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1415752768119 | archive-date = 12 November 2014 | url-status=dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The changes consolidate many confusing nomenclature and their placements in the model range, for example—the CL-Class is now called the S-Class Coupé. The naming structure is divided into four categories: core, off-road vehicle/SUV, 4-door coupé, and roadster. AMG GT and V-Class are unaffected by the change. In October 2016, Mercedes unveiled the X-Class; a [[pickup truck]] built on the [[Nissan Navara#Mercedes-Benz X-Class|Nissan Navara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/90977/new-mercedes-x-class-arrives-and-the-premium-pick-up-is-born|title=New Mercedes X-Class arrives and the 'premium pick-up' is born|work=Auto Express|access-date=27 October 2016|archive-date=26 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026233351/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/90977/new-mercedes-x-class-arrives-and-the-premium-pick-up-is-born|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-benz-x-class-concept-previews-new-pick|title=Mercedes-Benz X-Class concept previews new pick-up|access-date=1 November 2016|archive-date=1 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101164747/http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-benz-x-class-concept-previews-new-pick|url-status=live}}</ref> At the [[2016 Paris Motor Show]], the company announced the [[Mercedes-Benz EQ|EQ]], a family of upcoming [[battery electric vehicle]]s based on a modular [[Car platform|platform]], expected to represent up to 25% of its global sales by 2025.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commentary/for-decades-the-future-of-electric-vehicles-has-seemed-a-few-years-away/article32657674/|title=For decades the future of electric vehicles has seemed a few years away|last=Bubbers|first=Matt|newspaper=[[The Globe and Mail]]|date=8 November 2016|access-date=28 November 2016|archive-date=29 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429120001/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commentary/for-decades-the-future-of-electric-vehicles-has-seemed-a-few-years-away/article32657674/|url-status=live}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! Core ! Off-Road Vehicles/SUV ! 4-Door Coupé ! Roadster |- | '''A''' | '''GLA''' | rowspan="2" | '''CLA''' | style="background:#d3d3d3;" | |- | '''B''' | '''GLB''' | style="background:#d3d3d3;" | |- | '''C''' | '''GLC''' | style="background:#d3d3d3;" | | '''SLC''' |- | '''E''' | '''GLE''' | rowspan="2" | '''CLS''' | style="background:#d3d3d3;" | |- | '''S''' | '''GLS''' | '''SL''' |- | {{n/a}} | '''G''' | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} |} Note: The CLA is positioned between the A- and B-Class models, while the CLS sits between the E- and S-Classes. In addition to the revised nomenclature, Mercedes-Benz has new suffix nomenclature for the drive systems. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Current ! New ! Example |- | Natural Gas Drive | style="background:darkGrey;"| '''c for "compressed natural gas"''' | B 200 c |- | BlueTec CDI | style="background:darkGrey;"| '''d for "diesel"''' | E 350 d GLA 200 d |- | PLUG-IN HYBRID Electric Drive | style="background:darkGrey;"| '''e for "electric"''' | S 500 e B 250 e |- | Fuel Cell | style="background:darkGrey;"| '''f for "fuel cell"''' | B 200 f |- | HYBRID BlueTEC HYBRID | style="background:darkGrey;"| '''h for "hybrid"''' | S 400 h E 300 h |- | 4MATIC | style="background:darkGrey;"| '''4MATIC (all-wheel drive)''' | E 400 4MATIC |} The revised A45 AMG for 2016 model year on has shifted the model designation to the right side while AMG is on the left side.<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 Mercedes-AMG A 45 gets boosted engine, 0-100km/h in 4.2sec|url=http://performancedrive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2016-Mercedes-Benz-A-45-AMG-rear-1280x779.jpg|access-date=22 August 2015|archive-date=1 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701031255/http://performancedrive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2016-Mercedes-Benz-A-45-AMG-rear-1280x779.jpg|url-status=live}}</ref> This trend commenced with Mercedes-Maybach with MAYBACH on the left and S500/S600 on the right.<ref>{{cite web|title = Mercedes' Ultra Luxury Maybach Brand Is Making A Comeback|url = http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5474f6faecad04f1073ab53e-1200-924/mercedes-maybach-s600-3.jpg|access-date = 22 August 2015|archive-date = 31 July 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150731140421/http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5474f6faecad04f1073ab53e-1200-924/mercedes-maybach-s600-3.jpg|url-status = live}}</ref> ===Environmental record=== {{See also|Diesel emissions scandal}} Mercedes-Benz has developed multi-[[concept vehicle|concept cars]] with alternative propulsion, such as hybrid-electric, fully electric, and fuel-cell [[powertrain]]s. At the 2007 [[Frankfurt motor show]], Mercedes-Benz showed seven hybrid models, including the F700 [[concept vehicle|concept car]], powered by a hybrid-electric drivetrain featuring the [[DiesOtto]] engine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Sep07/06_Mercedes_Details_What_To_Expect_At_The_International_Auto_Show_In_Frankfurt.html |title=Mercedes vehicles at the 2007 Frankfurt show |publisher=Emercedesbenz.com |date=6 September 2007 |access-date=26 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100301012240/http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Sep07/06_Mercedes_Details_What_To_Expect_At_The_International_Auto_Show_In_Frankfurt.html |archive-date=1 March 2010 }}</ref> In 2009, Mercedes-Benz displayed three [[Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO|BlueZERO]] concepts at the [[North American International Auto Show]]. Each car features a different powertrain – battery-electric, fuel-cell electric, and gasoline-electric hybrid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7153-1-1160703-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-7145-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO: Modular Drive Concept for Electric Vehicles |publisher=Daimler AG |date=15 December 2008 |access-date=26 April 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090315095222/http://daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7153-1-1160703-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-7145-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=15 March 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2009-bluezero_concept/|title=Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concept (2009) with pictures and wallpapers|publisher=NetCarShow.com|access-date=26 April 2009|archive-date=17 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217090147/http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-benz/2009-bluezero_concept/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, Mercedes also showed the Vision S500 PHEV concept with a {{convert|19|mi}} [[all-electric range]] and [[greenhouse gas|{{CO2}} emissions]] of 74 grams/km in the [[New European Driving Cycle]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/1072.html |title=The Ultimate Posting on Plug-In Hybrid Developments: Clip & Save |publisher=Calcars.org |access-date=17 December 2009 |archive-date=6 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106213843/http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/1072.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Since 2002, Mercedes-Benz has developed the [[Mercedes-Benz F-Cell|F-Cell]] fuel cell vehicle. The current version, based on the B-Class, has a 250-mile range and is available for lease, with volume production scheduled to begin in 2014. Mercedes has also announced the [[Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG|SLS AMG E-Cell]], a fully electric version of the SLS sports car, with deliveries expected in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q2/2013_mercedes-benz_sls_amg_e-cell-prototype_drive |title=Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell-Prototype Drive |date=25 June 2010 |publisher=Car and Driver |access-date=25 August 2011 |archive-date=18 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818030843/http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q2/2013_mercedes-benz_sls_amg_e-cell-prototype_drive |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID]]<ref name="daimler.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-633234-1-1129030-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-7163-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID: CO<sub>2</sub> Champion in the Luxury Class with Efficient Hybrid Drive System and Lithium-Ion Technology | Daimler > Brands & Products > News |publisher=Daimler AG |date=17 September 2008 |access-date=26 April 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090314054410/http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-633234-1-1129030-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-7163-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=14 March 2009 }}</ref> was launched in 2009, and is the first production automotive hybrid in the world to use a [[lithium-ion battery]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid|first=Sam|url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02/29/mercedes-benz-s400-bluehybrid-first-production-lithium-ion-hybr/|title=Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid, first production lithium ion hybrid|publisher=AutoBlogGreen.com|date=29 February 2008|access-date=26 April 2009|archive-date=18 February 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218003033/http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/02/29/mercedes-benz-s400-bluehybrid-first-production-lithium-ion-hybr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autounleashed.com/mercedes-enters-the-hybrid-game-the-s400-bluehybrid |title=Mercedes enters the hybrid game – the S400 BlueHybrid |publisher=AutoUnleashed.com |access-date=26 April 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415171428/http://www.autounleashed.com/mercedes-enters-the-hybrid-game-the-s400-bluehybrid |archive-date=15 April 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/13994/mercedes-benz-future-hybrid-lineup.html |title=2007 IAA Report – S-Class hybrid |date=September 2007 |publisher=Caranddriver.com |access-date=26 September 2010 |archive-date=30 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030094136/http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/13994/mercedes-benz-future-hybrid-lineup.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In mid-2010, production commenced on the [[Mercedes-Benz Vito|Vito E-Cell]] all-electric van. In 2008, Mercedes-Benz announced that it would have a demonstration fleet of small electric cars in two to three years.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/environment/2008-03-23-mercedes-electric-car-battery_N.htm | work=USA Today | title=Mercedes sees electric-car progress | first=James R. | last=Healey | date=23 March 2008 | access-date=12 May 2010 | archive-date=19 August 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819143531/http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/environment/2008-03-23-mercedes-electric-car-battery_N.htm | url-status=live }}</ref> Mercedes-Benz and Smart are preparing for the widespread uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK by beginning the installation of [[recharging point]]s across their [[Car dealership|dealer]] networks. So far 20 [[Elektrobay]] recharging units, produced in the UK by Brighton-based [[Elektromotive]], have been installed at seven locations as part of a pilot project, and further expansion of the initiative is planned later in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elektromotive.com/html/news-story.php?news_id=59 |title=Elektromotive.com |publisher=Elektromotive.com |date=3 June 2010 |access-date=26 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710182211/http://www.elektromotive.com/html/news-story.php?news_id=59 |archive-date=10 July 2011 }}</ref> In the United States, Mercedes-Benz was assessed a record US$30.66 million fine for their decision to not meet the federal [[corporate average fuel economy]] standard in 2009.<ref>[http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/01/08/huge-fine-for-mercedes-benz-for-poor-fuel-efficiency/ A huge fine for Mercedes-Benz for poor fuel efficiency] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609235737/http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/01/08/huge-fine-for-mercedes-benz-for-poor-fuel-efficiency/ |date=9 June 2009 }} by Jeremy Korzeniewski on 8 January 2009, AutoblogGreen</ref> Certain Mercedes-Benz cars, including the S550 and all AMG models sold in the United States, also face an additional [[Energy Tax Act|gas guzzler tax]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/guzzler/420b08016.pdf |title=Vehicles Subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax for Model Year 2009 (EPA420-B-08-016) |access-date=26 September 2010 |archive-date=26 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226212949/http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/guzzler/420b08016.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> However, newer AMG models fitted with the [[Mercedes-Benz M278 engine|M157]] engine will not be subject to the gas-guzzler tax, due to improved fuel economy,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/10q1/2011_mercedes-benz_s63_amg-auto_shows |first=Mark |last=Gillies |title=2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG – Auto Shows |publisher=Car and Driver |date=March 2010 |access-date=15 June 2011 |archive-date=9 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609193026/http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/10q1/2011_mercedes-benz_s63_amg-auto_shows |url-status=live }}</ref> and newer models powered by the [[Mercedes-Benz M276 engine|M276]] and [[Mercedes-Benz M278 engine|M278]] engines will have better fuel economy. In 2008, Mercedes also had the worst {{CO2}} average of all major European manufacturers, ranking 14th out of 14 manufacturers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transportenvironment.org/Publications/prep_hand_out/lid:549 |title=Car company CO<sub>2</sub> Report for 2008 |publisher=Transport & Environment |access-date=21 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090925150632/http://www.transportenvironment.org/Publications/prep_hand_out/lid%3A549 |archive-date=25 September 2009 }}</ref> Mercedes was also the worst manufacturer in 2007 and 2006 in terms of average {{CO2}} levels, with 181 g and 188 g of {{CO2}} emitted per km, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.transportenvironment.org/Publications/prep_hand_out/lid/513 |title=Car company CO<sub>2</sub> Report for 2007 |publisher=Transport & Environment |access-date=24 November 2008 |archive-date=28 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728123649/http://www.transportenvironment.org/Publications/prep_hand_out/lid/513 |url-status=live }}</ref> Mercedes-Benz paid an additional US$38 million for failing to meet its CAFE standards for model years 2008–2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=CAFE PIC Civil Penalties |url=https://one.nhtsa.gov/cafe_pic/CAFE_PIC_Fines_LIVE.html |website=one.nhtsa.gov |publisher=US Department of Transportation |access-date=6 January 2019 |archive-date=7 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190907155216/https://one.nhtsa.gov/cafe_pic/CAFE_PIC_Fines_LIVE.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In May 2017, Mercedes partnered with [[Vivint Solar]] to develop a solar-energy home storage battery.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/business/energy-environment/vivint-solar-mercedes-benz-battery.html|title=Mercedes-Benz Brings a New Model (of Battery) to U.S. Homes|newspaper=The New York Times|date=18 May 2017|access-date=21 February 2018|archive-date=25 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125074738/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/18/business/energy-environment/vivint-solar-mercedes-benz-battery.html|url-status=live|last1=Cardwell|first1=Diane}}</ref> In February 2018, it was announced that Mercedes cabin air filters earned the [[Asthma and Allergy Friendly]] Certification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.4-traders.com/news/New-Automotive-Cabin-Air-Filters-Give-People-with-Asthma-and-Allergies-a-Barrier-From-Pollen-and-Air--26078031/|title=New Automotive Cabin Air Filters Give People with Asthma and Allergies a Barrier From Pollen and Air Pollution|access-date=8 March 2018|archive-date=8 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308232008/http://www.4-traders.com/news/New-Automotive-Cabin-Air-Filters-Give-People-with-Asthma-and-Allergies-a-Barrier-From-Pollen-and-Air--26078031/|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Electric cars=== Mercedes opened its sixth battery factory in 2018. Critics deemed the marque's EQS sedan a tough competitor to [[Tesla, Inc.|Tesla, Inc]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Denton|first=Jack|title=This new 'Tesla fighter' from Mercedes beats out the Model S on two key measures, UBS says|url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-new-tesla-fighter-from-mercedes-beats-out-the-model-s-on-two-key-measures-ubs-says-11625052287|access-date=2021-10-08|website=MarketWatch|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=2017-12-07|title=Mercedes is quietly becoming Tesla's biggest rival {{!}} TBF|url=https://the-business-factory.com/mercedes-is-quietly-becoming-teslas-biggest-rival/|access-date=2021-10-08|website=The Business Factory}}</ref> The six factories are established across three continents. [[File:Mercedes-Benz EQC, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0599.jpg|thumb|Mercedes-Benz EQC]] The brand has also launched its electric EQ brand with the [[Mercedes-Benz EQC|EQC]] SUV which was set for production in the year 2019. In September 2018, Mercedes unveiled the EQC, its first fully electric car, at an event in Stockholm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-germany-daimler-mercedes/mercedes-unveils-electric-car-in-direct-german-challenge-to-tesla-idUSKCN1LK26G|title=Mercedes unveils electric car in direct German challenge to Tesla|last=Vaish|first=Esha|work=U.S.|access-date=5 September 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=4 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904211234/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-germany-daimler-mercedes/mercedes-unveils-electric-car-in-direct-german-challenge-to-tesla-idUSKCN1LK26G|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/gunning-for-the-top-spot-mercedes-benz-unveils-its-first-fully-electric-car-in-direct-challenge-to-tesla/articleshow/65683615.cms|title=Gunning for the top spot: Mercedes-Benz unveils its first fully-electric car in direct challenge to Tesla|date=5 September 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=5 September 2018|archive-date=5 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905175604/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/gunning-for-the-top-spot-mercedes-benz-unveils-its-first-fully-electric-car-in-direct-challenge-to-tesla/articleshow/65683615.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Mercedes unveiled the VISION AVTR at the 2020 [[Consumer Electronics Show]] in Las Vegas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-21 |title=Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR: Is it ready for streets? (Video) – Technology Org |url=https://www.technology.org/2022/01/21/mercedes-benz-vision-avtr/ |access-date=2022-12-18 |website=www.technology.org |language=en-US}}</ref> The car was inspired by the 2009 science fiction film [[Avatar (2009 film)|Avatar]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vaughn |first=Mark |date=2022-12-13 |title=We Drive the Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR Concept Car from Avatar |url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/future-cars/a42211554/we-drive-the-mercedes-benz-vision-avtr-concept-car-from-avatar/ |access-date=2022-12-18 |website=Autoweek |language=en-US}}</ref> Whilst the AVTR is a concept car, it is said to "hold clues on features bound for next-generation Mercedes-Benz cars".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-13 |title=Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR Concept Driven: Electric Luxury Fit for Giant Blue Aliens |url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-vision-avtr-first-drive-review/ |access-date=2022-12-18 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}</ref> 2022 will be the year in which Daimler has said that the company will have invested $11 billion to ensure that every Mercedes-Benz has a fully electric or hybrid version available on the market.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-reveals-plans-to-dominate-ev-market-2018-1|title=Mercedes just revealed how it plans to conquer electric cars — and Tesla should be nervous|work=Business Insider|access-date=31 January 2018|language=en|archive-date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131000017/http://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-reveals-plans-to-dominate-ev-market-2018-1|url-status=live}}</ref> While releasing details of the project, Markus Schäfer said, ''"Our electric vehicles will be built in six plants on three continents. We address every market segment: from the smart fortwo seater to the large SUV. The battery is the key component of e-mobility. As batteries are the heart of our electric vehicles we put a great emphasis on building them in our own factories. With our global battery network, we are in an excellent position: As we are close to our vehicle plants we can ensure the optimal supply of production. In case of a short-term high demand in another part of the world our battery factories are also well prepared for export. The electric initiative of Mercedes-Benz Cars is right on track. Our global production network is ready for e-mobility. We are electrifying the future."''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://electrek.co/2018/01/29/mercedes-benz-electric-vehicle-production-global-battery-network/|title=Mercedes-Benz unveils aggressive electric vehicle production plan, 6 factories and a 'global battery network'|date=29 January 2018|work=[[Electrek]]|access-date=31 January 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130161718/https://electrek.co/2018/01/29/mercedes-benz-electric-vehicle-production-global-battery-network/|url-status=live}}</ref> After [[Audi]] declared that it would cut more than 9,000 jobs by 2025, the [[Daimler AG|owner of Mercedes-Benz]] announced that the company will shed around 10,000 jobs worldwide to focus on electric cars.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50598673|title=Mercedes owner to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide|date=29 November 2019|access-date=1 December 2019|language=en-GB|archive-date=30 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191130161759/https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50598673|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2021, Mercedes-Benz revealed its new electric SUV, the EQA, which will have a range of 426 kilometres and will be on sale in Europe starting 4 February.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Carey|first=Nick|date=2021-01-20|title=Mercedes unveils electric compact SUV in bid to outdo Tesla|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-daimler-electric-idUSKBN29P19N|access-date=2021-01-20|archive-date=20 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120120946/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-daimler-electric-idUSKBN29P19N|url-status=live}}</ref> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. 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