Mercedes

Mercedes invented their first car

1886

Mercedes invented their first car. It had 3 wheels and was considered a "motorized wagon".

Honeycomb Radiator

1901

Mercedes was the first car to have a highly efficient radiator.

Electric Powered Car

1906

Many Mercedes vehicles became battery-electric powered.

Multivalve Engine

1910

Mercedes was the first car to employ a 4 valve per cylinder to improve the car.

Super Charged Engine

1921

An engine created helps the power of the car.

4-wheel Independent Suspension

1931

The first car to let each wheel run independently.

Passenger Car Safety Development

1939

They are using a test vehicle to test impact protection and safety.

Conical-Pin Door Lock

1949

Designed to help doors from opening in an accident.

Crash Testing

1958

Every Mercedes now has to be crash tested.

Transmission

1963

First SL to offer an automatic transmission. This remains an industry standard.

Antilock Breaking

1978

This helps the driver keep steering control under heavy braking by preventing wheel lockup.

4matic All-wheel Drive

1985

The all wheel drive is put into car, along with automatic skid control.

Tele Aid and mbrace

2000

This continually advancing suite of security, convenience and navigation features can connect drivers to their vehicle or to Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance via smartphone, computer or three buttons inside the car.

Pre-Safe

2002

This feature can prepare passengers for an accident before it happens.

Attention Assist

2010

After the first few minutes of driving this feature can help detect drowsiness and alerts the driver to take a break.

Car - to - X Communication

2016

Allows cars to give other cars information about conditions such as rain or slippery roads.