List of Mercedes-Benz vehicles facts for kids

Mercedes-Benz is a famous German company that makes all sorts of vehicles, from speedy sports cars to big trucks and buses. They are known for making high-quality, fancy cars. This article will tell you about some of the cool vehicles Mercedes-Benz has made over the years.

Awesome Cars You Can Buy Now

Mercedes-Benz makes many different types of cars today. Let's look at some of them!

Small and Sporty Cars

These cars are great for getting around town.

Hatchbacks

Hatchbacks are cars with a back door that swings up, making it easy to load things.

• A-Class: This car first came out in 1997. The newest version was updated in 2022. It's a small, fancy hatchback.

Sedans

Sedans are classic cars with a separate trunk.

• A-Class: This sedan version came out in 2018 and was updated in 2022. It's a small, fancy sedan.
• C-Class: First made in 1993, the current model came out in 2021. It's a compact, executive sedan.
• CLA: This car, which looks like a sporty sedan, was first introduced in 2013. The latest model came out in 2019 and was updated in 2023.
• E-Class: Around since 1953, the newest E-Class sedan arrived in 2023. It's a larger, executive sedan.
• EQE: This is an all-electric sedan that came out in 2022.
• EQS: An all-electric luxury car, the EQS was launched in 2021.
• S-Class: The S-Class has been around since 1954. The current super luxury sedan came out in 2020.

Wagons (Estates)

Wagons are like sedans but with a longer back area for more storage.

• C-Class: The wagon version of the C-Class came out in 2021. It's a compact executive wagon.
• CLA: The wagon version of the CLA was introduced in 2019 and updated in 2023.
• E-Class: Wagons for the E-Class have been made since 1965. The newest one arrived in 2023.

SUVs and Crossovers

SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) and crossovers are taller vehicles, often with more space and a higher driving position.

• EQA: This is an all-electric small luxury SUV, launched in 2021 and updated in 2023.
• EQB: Another all-electric small luxury SUV, also launched in 2021 and updated in 2023.
• EQC: This all-electric compact luxury SUV was the first electric car in the new Mercedes-Benz EQ family, launched in 2019.
• EQE SUV: An all-electric mid-size luxury SUV that came out in 2022.
• EQS SUV: This is an all-electric full-size luxury SUV, launched in 2022.
• G-Class: Known as the G-Wagon, this mid-size luxury SUV has been around since 1979. The current model came out in 2018.
• GLA: A small luxury crossover SUV, first seen in 2013. The current model came out in 2020 and was updated in 2023.
• GLB: This compact luxury crossover SUV was launched in 2019 and updated in 2023.
• GLC: A compact luxury crossover SUV, first made in 2015. The current model came out in 2022.
• GLE: This mid-size luxury crossover SUV was first made in 1997. The current model came out in 2019 and was updated in 2023. It used to be called the M-Class.
• GLS: A full-size luxury SUV, around since 2006. The current model came out in 2020 and was updated in 2023. It used to be called the GL-Class.

Sports Cars and Roadsters

These cars are built for speed and fun driving.

• AMG GT: This sporty car came out in 2014. The newest version arrived in 2023. It's a two- or four-seater car built for long, fast drives.
• AMG GT 4-Door Coupé: A sporty four-door car that looks like a coupe, launched in 2018 and updated in 2021.
• AMG SL: The SL series has been around since 1954! The newest model, a two-seater sports car, came out in 2022.
• AMG ONE: This is a very special, limited-edition hybrid sports car that came out in 2022. It's super fast!
• CLE: A new type of sporty car for long drives, launched in 2023.

Minivans and MPVs

These vehicles are designed for carrying many passengers or lots of cargo.

• B-Class: This small luxury minivan (MPV) was first made in 2005. The current model came out in 2018 and was updated in 2022.
• T-Class/Citan Van: This van, also used for families, came out in 2021.
• V-Class/Viano: A larger minivan version of the Vito van, first made in 1997. The current model came out in 2014.
• EQT: This is the all-electric version of the Citan van, launched in 2022.
• EQV: The all-electric version of the Vito van, launched in 2020.

Mercedes-Maybach: Super Luxury Cars

Maybach is a special brand under Mercedes-Benz that makes incredibly luxurious cars.

• S-Class: This super luxury sedan was first made under the Maybach name in 2015. The current model came out in 2020.
• GLS: A super luxury SUV, launched in 2019.
• EQS SUV: An all-electric super luxury SUV, launched in 2023.

Working Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz also makes vehicles for businesses and public transport.

Vans

• SPRINTER: This is a large van used for deliveries and many other jobs. It first came out in 1995. The current model was launched in 2019.
• VITO/METRIS: A light commercial van, first made in 1996. The current model came out in 2014. In North America, it's called the Metris.
• CITAN: A smaller van, first made in 2012. The current model came out in 2022.

Commercial Trucks

• ACTROS: A heavy-duty truck, first made in 1996. The current model came out in 2011 and was updated in 2019.
• AROCS: Another heavy-duty truck, launched in 2013.
• ATEGO: A rigid truck, first made in 1998. The current model came out in 2013.
• ECONIC: A special truck with a low entry, first made in 1998.
• UNIMOG: These are tough, all-wheel-drive trucks, first made in 1948. The current model came out in 2013.
• ZETROS: An off-road truck, launched in 2008.

Buses and Coaches

• CAPACITY: A single-deck bus, first made in 2007. The current model came out in 2014.
• CITARO: A popular single-deck bus, first made in 1997. The current model came out in 2011.
• CONECTO: Another single-deck bus, first made in 1998. The current model came out in 2016 and was updated in 2019.
• INTOURO: A single-deck bus, first made in 1999. The current model came out in 2014 and was updated in 2020.
• SPRINTER MINIBUS: A smaller bus for passengers, based on the Sprinter van.
• TOURISMO: A single-deck coach (for longer trips), first made in 1994. The current model came out in 2017.
• TOURRIDER: A coach made for North America, launched in 2021.
• TRAVEGO: A single-deck coach sold only in Turkey, first made in 1999. The current model came out in 2017.

Cool Cars from the Past

Mercedes-Benz has been making cars for a very long time! Here are some highlights from different decades.

1920s

In the 1920s, Mercedes-Benz started making luxury cars and even some early sports cars.

• Mercedes 400 (1924-1929)
• Mercedes 630 (1926–1929)
• W06 S-Series: These were famous roadsters, including the SSK.

1930s

The 1930s saw Mercedes-Benz create very grand luxury cars and some early rear-engine designs.

• W07 770: A very large luxury car (1930–1938).
• W23 130H: An early rear-engine car (1934–1936).
• W29 500K/540K: Famous roadsters known for their style (1934–1943).
• W138 260D: One of the first diesel passenger cars (1936–1940).

1940s

Car production was difficult during World War II, but Mercedes-Benz restarted making cars in 1946.

• W136 170V: A mid-size car that helped restart production after the war (1946–1955).

1950s

The 1950s brought iconic sports cars and more luxury models.

• W198 300SL: This car, including the famous "Gullwing" coupe, was a grand tourer (1954–1963).
• R121 190SL: A stylish roadster (1955–1963).
• L319: A light commercial van that was very popular (1955–1968).

1960s

Mercedes-Benz continued to make luxury cars and introduced new designs.

• W100 600: A huge, very luxurious car, often used by important people (1963–1981).
• W113 230SL/250SL/280SL: These roadsters were known as the "Pagoda" because of their roof shape (1963–1970).

1970s

The 1970s saw the introduction of the first S-Class and the rugged G-Class.

• W116 S-Class: The first car officially called the S-Class, a full-size luxury car (1972–1980).
• W123: A very popular and reliable mid-size executive car (1976–1986).
• W460 G-Class: A tough off-road SUV, still popular today (1979–1990).

1980s

In the 1980s, Mercedes-Benz cars became even more popular around the world.

• W201 190: A smaller, more compact executive car (1982–1993).
• W124 E-Class: A very successful mid-size executive car (1985–1996).

1990s

The 1990s brought new car classes like the A-Class and M-Class SUV.

• W168 A-Class: Mercedes-Benz's first subcompact car (1997–2004).
• W163 M-Class: The company's first mid-size SUV (1997–2004).
• W901 Sprinter: The first generation of the popular light commercial van (1995–2006).

2000s

The 2000s saw more variety, including the B-Class and the super-fast SLR McLaren.

• W245 B-Class: A subcompact minivan (MPV) (2006–2011).
• C199 SLR McLaren: A very powerful grand tourer sports car (2003–2010).
• X164 GL-Class: A full-size luxury SUV (2006–2012).

2010s

The 2010s brought many new models, including more electric cars and SUVs.

• C197 SLS AMG: A cool sports car with "gullwing" doors (2010–2014).
• W415 Citan: A versatile MPV van (2012–present).
• X156 GLA: A subcompact luxury crossover (2013–present).
• BR470 X-Class: A luxury pickup truck (2017–2020).
• N293 EQC: Mercedes-Benz's first fully electric compact SUV (2019–present).

2020s

The 2020s are all about electric vehicles and new designs.

• H247 GLA: The newest subcompact luxury crossover (2020–present).
• W223 S-Class: The latest full-size luxury sedan (2020–present).
• V297 EQS: An electric full-size luxury car (2021–present).
• R232 AMG SL: The newest grand tourer roadster (2022–present).
• R50 One: A super rare and powerful hybrid sports car (2022–present).

Concept Cars: Cars of the Future

Concept cars are special cars that companies build to show off new ideas, designs, or technologies. They might never be sold to the public, but they give us a peek into what future cars could be like!

1960s

• 1969 Mercedes-Benz C111: A cool experimental car with a unique engine.

1970s

• 1978 Mercedes-Benz CW311: A very fast concept car.

1980s

• 1982 Mercedes-Benz NAFA: A tiny concept car designed for city driving.

1990s

• 1991 Mercedes-Benz C112: A sporty concept car with advanced features.
• 1996 Mercedes-Benz F200 Imagination: This car showed off new ways to control a car, like using joysticks instead of a steering wheel!

2000s

• 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic: This car was inspired by a fish (the boxfish) to be very aerodynamic and fuel-efficient.
• 2007 Mercedes-Benz F700: This concept car explored new engine technologies.

2010s

• 2015 Mercedes-Benz F 015: A concept car that showed what self-driving luxury cars might look like.
• 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6: A stunningly long and luxurious electric concept car.

2020s

• 2020 Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR: A futuristic concept car inspired by the movie Avatar.
• 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX: This electric concept car was designed to travel incredibly long distances on a single charge.

Motorsport Cars: Racing Machines

Mercedes-Benz has a long and successful history in car racing, from classic Grand Prix cars to modern Formula One.

Classic Racing Cars

• 1934 Mercedes-Benz W25: One of the famous "Silver Arrows" racing cars.
• 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR: A legendary sports racing car.
• 1997–1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR: A powerful car built for endurance racing.

Formula One

Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. Mercedes-Benz has been very successful here!

• 1954–1955 Mercedes-Benz W196: A dominant car in early Formula One.
• 2014 Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid: This car started a long winning streak for Mercedes in modern F1.
• 2023 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance: The latest Formula One car from Mercedes.

Formula E

Formula E is a racing series for all-electric cars.

• 2019-20 Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01: Mercedes-Benz's first car in Formula E.

Related Brands

Mercedes-Benz is part of a larger family of companies.

• Mercedes-AMG: This is Mercedes-Benz's high-performance brand, making super-fast versions of their cars.
• Maybach: This brand makes ultra-luxury cars, even fancier than regular Mercedes-Benz models.
• Smart: A brand known for making very small, city-friendly cars.
• Unimog: These are special, tough vehicles designed for off-road work and farming.
• Setra: A brand that makes high-quality buses and coaches.

Car Tuners

Car tuners are companies that take cars, like Mercedes-Benz models, and make them even more powerful, faster, or look cooler. They customize cars for people who want something extra special.

• Brabus
• Carlsson
• Mansory
• Renntech

See also

• List of Mercedes-Benz engines

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  A modern A-Class hatchback.

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  A modern A-Class sedan.

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  The current C-Class sedan.

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  The sporty CLA sedan.

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  The latest E-Class sedan.

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  The all-electric EQE sedan.

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  The all-electric EQS luxury car.

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  The luxurious S-Class sedan.

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  The C-Class station wagon.

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  The CLA station wagon.

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  The E-Class station wagon.

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  The all-electric EQA SUV.

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  The all-electric EQB SUV.

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  The all-electric EQC SUV.

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  The all-electric EQE SUV.

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  The all-electric EQS SUV.

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  The tough G-Class SUV.

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  The GLA crossover SUV.

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  The GLB crossover SUV.

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  The GLC crossover SUV.

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  The GLE mid-size SUV.

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  The GLS full-size luxury SUV.

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  The AMG GT sports car.

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  The AMG GT 4-Door Coupé.

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  The AMG SL roadster.

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  The super-fast AMG One.

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  The new CLE grand tourer.

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  The B-Class minivan.

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  The T-Class/Citan Van.

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  The V-Class/Viano minivan.

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  The all-electric EQT van.

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  The all-electric EQV van.

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  The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.

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  The Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV.

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  The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Vito van.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Citan van.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Actros truck.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Arocs truck.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Atego truck.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Econic truck.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Unimog.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Zetros off-road truck.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Capacity bus.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Conecto bus.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Intouro bus.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Minibus.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coach.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Tourrider coach.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Travego coach.

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  Mercedes-Benz 630K from 1927.

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  Mercedes-Benz W23 from 1935.

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  Mercedes-Benz 260D.

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  Mercedes-Benz vehicles from the 1940s.

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  Mercedes-Benz L319 van.

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  Mercedes-Benz W105.

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  Mercedes-Benz W198 300SL roadster.

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  A Mercedes-Benz 500 SE from the 1980s.

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  Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168).

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  The powerful Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

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  Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219).

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  The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with its unique doors.

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  The Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup truck.

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  The Mercedes-Benz C112 concept car.

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  The Mercedes-Benz Bionic car, inspired by a fish.

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  The F700 concept car.

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  The G500 4×4² concept.

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  The Mercedes-Benz CLR racing car.

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  The Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid Formula One car.

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  A luxurious Maybach 62.

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  The versatile Unimog U400.