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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a global symbol of luxury, comfort and technological innovation, with a portfolio stretching from compact hatchbacks to the S-Class flagship, G-Class off-roader and Maybach ultra-luxury range.
- Country
- Germany
- Group
- Mercedes-Benz Group
- Founded
- 1926
- Headquarters
- Stuttgart
Known for
- S-Class flagship
- AMG performance
- MBUX technology
- G-Class off-roader
Ownership & structure
Owns AMG, Maybach and the EQ electric sub-brand.
Mercedes-Benz model line-up15 lines
Name & badge guide
Class names show the model family. Badges such as E200, E220d and E300 describe an engine or powertrain level; “d” means diesel, “e” plug-in hybrid, 4MATIC all-wheel drive and AMG a performance model. The number no longer always equals engine size.
A-Class
Seg CHatchback · Compact / Small Family
Compact hatchback and sedan.
B-Class
Seg CMPV / Van · Compact / Small Family
Compact MPV with a raised seating position.
CLA
Seg CSedan · Compact / Small Family
Compact four-door coupe and shooting brake.
C-Class
Seg DSedan · Mid-size / Large Family
Compact executive sedan, wagon and All-Terrain.
CLE
Seg DSports / GT · Mid-size / Large Family
Coupe and cabriolet replacing the C and E two-doors.
E-Class
Seg ESedan · Executive / Full-size
Executive sedan and estate.
S-Class
Seg FSedan · Luxury / Full-size Luxury
Flagship luxury sedan, also in Maybach form.
AMG GT / SL
Seg SSports / GT · Sport / Grand Tourer
Front-mid-engine sports cars and the SL roadster.
GLA / GLB
Seg CSUV / Crossover · Compact / Small Family
Compact SUVs, GLB offers seven seats.
GLC
Seg JSUV / Crossover · SUV / Crossover
Mid-size SUV and coupe, the brand's volume seller.
GLE
Seg ESUV / Crossover · Executive / Full-size
Large SUV and coupe with plug-in hybrid options.
GLS
Seg FSUV / Crossover · Luxury / Full-size Luxury
Full-size luxury SUV, also as Maybach.
G-Class
Seg FSUV / Crossover · Luxury / Full-size Luxury
Iconic boxy off-roader, now with an electric G 580.
EQA / EQB / EQE / EQS
Seg EElectric · Executive / Full-size
Electric sedans and SUVs across the range.
V-Class / EQV
Seg MMPV / Van · Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Luxury passenger vans, diesel and electric.
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