Mercedes inventions - innovations non-stop

In its long company history, vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has produced innovations virtually non-stop. Since the founding of Daimler-Benz AG in 1926 (today Mercedes-Benz Group AG) - and even before that - the group has been responsible for numerous innovations in the field of mobility. Renowned inventors such as Gottlieb Daimler, Carl Benz or Wilhelm Maybach have also contributed to Mercedes' reputation as a driver of innovation, as have numerous engineers at the Stuttgart-based automaker. Read more now about Mercedes inventions and how they shaped the history of the automobile.

First Mercedes inventions - How it all began

That Mercedes inventions are of great importance to the automotive industry is an understatement! Without the inventions of Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, there would probably be no cars. For in 1883, Daimler developed the first prototype of a car engine. Only three years later, Carl Benz built the first car with the help of this engine. Mercedes' first innovation was therefore more than just an improvement to the automobile - it was the car itself. Since that time, new innovations have been regularly produced at Mercedes-Benz, constantly improving cars.

The history of innovations from Mercedes

The history of Mercedes innovations is long and full of ingenious ideas. We are pleased to give you a quick overview of the most important innovations from Mercedes-Benz:

1883	Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach develop the first high-speed four-stroke engine
1886	Carl Benz patents the first automobile
1893	The first four-wheeled car is developed
1923	Mercedes produces the first diesel truck
1954	The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is the world's first production car with fuel injection in a four-stroke engine
1963	The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL is the first sports car with safety body
1976	The W 123 series gets a new safety steering
1981	Mercedes introduces the first airbag in the S-Class, as well as the first seatbelt tensioner

Mercedes innovations - Mercedes patents

Today, Mercedes continues to produce innovations that contribute to the modernization of cars. In some cases, Mercedes-Benz files over 2,000 patents a year. Many Mercedes patents include inventions to make vehicles more environmentally friendly and, for example, increase the efficiency of electric cars or reduce their susceptibility to defects. The amount of innovations built into modern Mercedes vehicles can probably only be guessed at by laymen.

Mercedes inventions - from airbags to door locks

Mercedes inventions range from airbags to door locks and far beyond. Over the years, Mercedes-Benz has added many new features to its vehicles. If you're the proud owner of a vintage Mercedes Benz, our little timeline may help you see which innovations are already installed in your Mercedes and which are likely to be missing from a classic car in its original condition.

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