MERCEDES BENZ

first car

1886

Mercedes created their first car in 1886, which inspired many more. It was a three-wheeled, self-propelled "Motorwagen."

first auto race

1894

Honeycomb radiator was created

1901

First electric powered car

1906

Supercharged engine

1921

First fully independent 4-wheel suspension system

1931

This specific suspension system allows each wheel to respond individually. This also brought along a new hydraulic braking system, which made the 170 have increased performance and safety benchmarks that remain the gold standard today.

Crash testing system

1958

Development of every new Mercedes now started to include an increasingly rigorous regimen of crash-testing. This vital learning tool was initially performed outdoors, however started to be incorporated more in crash testing facilities thanks to Mercedes Benz.

Antilock braking system was created

1978

Tele aid and Mbrace were introduced

2000

These were new safety features and navigation systems that greatly improved Benz vehicles.

Attention assist was introduced

2010

This feature allowed your Benz vehicle to alert the driver after signs of drowsiness or inattention to the road.

X-communication was introduced

2016

This was a very important feature that would alert drivers of slippery roads, fog, heavy rain, and even accidents and break-downs - earlier than ever previously possible.