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The First Car
A German patent is awarded to Carl Benz- for a three-wheeled, self propelled "motorwagon". This inspired the innovation that continues today -
The New Mercedes Model
The Honeycomb Radiator was the first car to wear the Mercedes name. Had a cooling system and a highly efficient design. The design was steel-framed, and was a popular design that held up until the end of the 20th century. -
Introducing the Electric Car
Many Mercedes passenger cars became available with battery-electric propulsion. It is considered to be an early ancestor of a hybrid vehicle. -
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
The Mercedes 170 featured the first ever fully independent suspension. Along with a new breaking system, it keeps up to the high safety standards of today. -
Passenger Car Testing and Development
Mercedes began a safety research on a test vehicle containing a highly rigid floor and collapsible steering column. -
Conical Pin Door Lock
This was designed to prevent doors from opening in the case of an accident. This patented, strong door latch was the first of its kind. -
Crash Testing Program
For the first time, development of every new Mercedes includes an increasingly rigorous regimen of crash-testing. This vital learning tool was initially performed outdoors. -
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
A concept first unveiled in 1970, ABS helps the driver retain steering control under heavy braking by preventing wheel lockup. It remains both a milestone in automotive safety and a cornerstone, with the ability to individually brake wheels serving as a fundamental element of countless future breakthroughs -
Mercedes PreSafe
A groundbreaking system that can help prepare the occupants for an accident before it happens, PRE-SAFE can detect that certain types of collision might be imminent. In the precious moments before impact, it can snug the front seat belts and adjust the front head restraints to help optimize the effectiveness of the restraint systems. -
Mercedes Attention Assist
After measuring over 70 parameters in the first few minutes of a drive, this innovation can help detect signs of drowsiness and audibly alert the driver to take a break. This is the newest innovation for safety in Mercedes. -
Mercedes Car-To-X Communication
This next-generation system in the 2017 E-Class shares critical information with other vehicles equipped with the technology in order to help warn of potential danger - such as slippery road conditions, fog, heavy rain, and even accidents and break-downs - earlier than ever previously possible.
