List of Mercedes Benz vehicles

Daimler and Benz vehicles

Before 1926, Mercedes-Benz was two separate companies that were competitors. One originated from Karl Benz, who invented the car, and Maybach and Daimler, who started Daimler which produced the Mercedes brand. Somehow the companies survived two world wars and various economic depressions to become one of the major suppliers of automobiles and trucks in the 21st century in Germany and in many parts of the World. The company has also supplied engines to many different products

Maybach left the company in 1907 to start his own company which was eventually bought by Mercedes-Benz in 1960.

Benz

Benz & Company Rheinische Gasmotoren-Fabrik (aka Benz & Cie), founded 1883

DMG (includes Mercedes)

Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, founded in 1890 by Daimler and Maybach

Mercedes-Benz cars (1926-present)

In 1926 Daimler-Benz was formed from the merger of DMG and Benz

1926-1930

Mercedes-Benz Three Wheeler

1930s

Production disrupted from WWII from 1939-1945, and restarted by late 1940s

1940s

4 Cylinder

6 Cylinder

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

Mercedes-Benz SUVs

Post 2015 naming restructure:

1950s

1970s

1980s

21st century

Concept models

Race cars

See Mercedes-Benz in motorsport

F1

1926-1944

The first Mercedes-Benz truck range, presented at the 1926 Berlin Motor Show (October) and at the 1927 International Motor Show for Trucks and Special Vehicles in Cologne (May) included three basic models with the payloads of 1.5, 2.5 and 5 tons. Each model was available with a standard and a low-frame chassis. Low chassis made sense especially that time to make easier loading and unloading of the vehicle. Also the low chassis has been used to build the buses. The models with the standard chassis were L1, L2 and L5 (L stood for Lastwagen, German word for a truck, and the digit stood for the rated payload in tons). The models with the low chassis were N1, N2 and NJ5/N5 (N stood for Niederwagen, German word means a low car). The trucks were equipped with the 4 cylinders petrol engines (M14, M2 and M5), developing 45HP, 55HP and 70 HP. Mercedes-Benz L1 and L2 were the new models, but Mercedes-Benz L5 truck was basically a continuation of famous Benz 5CN truck, which was developed before the merge of Benz & Cie and Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft companies.

In 1927 Mercedes-Benz presented its first diesel engine (OM5), which immediately became a sensation. It was the world's first six-cylinder diesel engine, installed on the commercial vehicle. Also from 1927 Mercedes-Benz offered the more powerful 6 cylinders petrol engines (M16, M26 and M36) developing 50HP, 70HP and 100 HP. Four cylinders engines were discontinued only one year later. Therefore, in 1927-1928 most of the trucks from the series L1,L2,L5 were available with 4 or 6 cylinders engines. To distinguish that, 6 cylinders versions of the trucks were referred sometimes as, for example, L1/6 or N2/6.

In 1927-1928 Mercedes-Benz also expanded the range of the truck models, adding the small model L3/4 with the payload of 750 kg (3/4 ton), which was developed from the passenger car Typ 200 Nürnberg, and a heavy three axis model N56 with the payload 7-9 tons. The payloads of L1 and L2 models was increased with the new 6 cylinder engines from 1.5 to 1.75 tons (model L1/N1) and from 2.5 to 3.0-4.0 tons (model L2/N2). To fill the newly formed gap between L1 and L2 models, Mercedes-Benz offered new 2.5 tons model L45/N46 and (a bit later) 2.75/3.0 tons model L57/N58.

Resulting diversity of the trucks made an impressive lineup of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles, but also required a new, better system for their designations. In fact, by the year of 1930, only the model L5 still referred to its payload (5 tons). L1 model's payload has been gradually increased up to 2 tons, L2 model's payload - up to 4 tons, and L45/N46 and L57/N58 model names were not saying about their payload at all from the beginning, but were rather the company's internal model designations. So in October 1930 a new system for the commercial vehicle designation has been introduced. Basically, instead of the one digit, standing for the rated payload in tons, a four digits number, standing for the rated payload in kg, has now been used. This number followed the same letter L for the trucks (as before), or the letters Lo (LO) for the low chassis, or the letter O for the buses (O stood for the German word Omnibus, what is translated as a bus). According to that, the model L1 was renamed to L2000, model L45 was renamed to L2500, model L57 was renamed to L3000, model L2 was renamed to L4000, model L5 was renamed to L5000 and the model N56 was renamed to L8500. This nomenclature has been used for more than 20 years, until 1954.

1926-1932. Mercedes-Benz L1, L2 and L5 trucks.

1st generation, with the 4 cylinder engines (1926-1929):

2nd generation, with the 6 cylinder engines (1927-1931):

3rd generation (1930-1932):

1928 Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles lineup.

1931 Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles lineup.

1927-1936. Mercedes-Benz L3/4 and L1000 "Express".

1932-1941. Mercedes-Benz light trucks with the small diesel engines.

1st generation (1932-1935):

2nd generation (1935-1937):

3rd generation (1937-1941):

1932-1938. Mercedes-Benz semitrailer tractors.

Mercedes-Benz semitrailer tractor family was developed from Mercedes-Benz Lo2000-Lo3750 trucks.

1932-1936. Mercedes-Benz 5 ton truck.

1934-1939. Heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz 6.5, 8.5 and 10 t trucks.

1934-1944. Mercedes-Benz off-road LG and LR trucks.

LG means Lastwagen Gelandewagen (off-road truck). LR means Lastwagen Raupenfahrzeug (caterpillar truck).

Mercedes-Benz LG65/2 and LG65/4 were experimental models.

1936-1941. Mercedes-Benz light-duty L1100, L1500 and L2000 trucks.

1938 Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles lineup.

1939-1944. Mercedes-Benz L1500, L3000 and L4500 trucks.

1945-1960

1945-1961. Post-war development of the pre-war L4500 truck and the new 5 – 7 tons trucks.

1949-1961. First post new war truck series: light and medium-duty L3500/L4500 family (3 – 5 t).

1950-1962. Heavy-duty L6600 family (6 – 12 t).

The nomenclature: In 1954 the old four-digit model series designation (indicated the payload in kilograms), was replaced by a three-digit model series designation, which basically corresponded to Mercedes-Benz internal model designations (in-house design codes). This nomenclature have been used for almost 10 years, from 1954 till 1963.

A cab-over-engine versions of most of the trucks were also available from 1954. For example, LP4500 (1954) and LP315 (1955). However, there was the only model, which existed in cab-over-engine version only, LP333 "The millipede".

1960s

1959-1988. Medium-duty trucks "Kurzhauber" with a short hood (7 – 14 t).

The cab-over-engine versions (LP) of most of the trucks were also available.

1st generation (OM312, OM321, OM322 engines), 1959-1963:

2nd generation (OM352 engine), 1963-1970:

The nomenclature: In 1963 for simplification a new index system was introduced: a four-digit model series designation, where the first one or two first digits indicate the rounded GVW in tones, and the last two figures - the engine power to tens of horsepower. This index system is in use until now.

3rd generation (OM352 and OM 360 engines), 1967-1988:

LP versions - see below.

1959-1988. Heavy-duty trucks "Kurzhauber" with the longer hood (14 – 26 t).

The cab-over-engine versions (LP) of most of the trucks were also available.

1st generation (OM326 engine), 1959-1963:

2nd generation (OM346 engine), 1963-1970:

3rd generation (OM355 engine), 1967-1988:

LP versions - see below.

1965-1984. The cab-over-engine light range of the trucks with a "cubic" driver's cab (6 – 11 tons).

1965-1976. The cab-over-engine medium range of the trucks with a "cubic" driver's cab (8 '''''–''''' 15 tons).

1963-1977. The cab-over-engine heavy range trucks with a "cubic" driver's cab (15-22 tons).

1970-1980s

1974-1988. Neue Generation, NG (10-26 tons).

1st generation (NG74):

2nd and 3rd generations (NG80, 1980-1985 and NG85, 1985-1988):

1990s

2000s

Mercedes-Benz internal model designations (in-house design codes) were always more or less just consecutively allocated design codes devoid of any deeper meaning. For the passenger cars they are so-called W-numbers, from German word Wagen (=car). For example, W202 is C-class, W220 is S-class etc. This system started in 1926 and the numbers are consecutive continued till now. From 70-ies letter W is used for saloons, while the other letters have been add for the different body types (f.e. W212 is E-class saloon, V212 is E-class limousine, S212 is E-class estate etc.). For the commercial vehicles for early decades letter L was used instead of letter W (German word Lastwagen means a truck). From 50-ies letter L was omitted, resulting in just 3 numbers code. Sometimes word Baumuster (model) or Baureihe (model line) was used, like Baumuster 352 (or in short BM352) or Baureihe 352 (in short BR.352). So, basically, with or without a letter(s) in front, there is unique 3-number code, which determine every Mercedes-Benz car. As for the trucks, 300-i.e. numbers were used till 80s to code Mercedes commercial vehicles, 600-i.e. numbers were used in 80s and 90s, and 900-i.e. numbers have been used from the introduction of Sprinter (1995) and Actros (1996).

In 2011 the internal model designations system was a little bit reorganized:

1. Division.
2. 9: Commercial vehicle
3. Generation
4. 6: Actros/Antos/Arocs/Atego
5. 56: Econic
6. Project
7. 3: Actros/Antos On-road
8. 4: Arocs Off-road
9. 7: Atego
10. Kind of vehicle
11. 0: Rigid
12. 2: Dumper
13. 3: Concrete mixer
14. Tractor
15. Axle configuration/tonnage/rear suspension

For example: 963403 means Commercial Actros/Antos concrete mixer On-road vehicle, 4x2 18t

Mercedes-Benz models by type code

W01 1926 typ 140 (prototype)

W02 1926-1936 Stuttgart 200, L3/4

W03 1926-1927 typ 300

W04 1927-1928 typ 300, typ 320

W05 1928-1929 typ 350

W06 1926-1934 S, SS, SSK, SSKL

W07 1930-1938 typ 770 "Grosser"

W08 1928-1939 Nuerburg 460, Nuerburg 500

W09 1928-1931 typ 350, G3

W10 1929-1935 Mannheim 350, Mannheim 370, Mannheim 380, G3a

W11 1929-1934 Stuttgart 260

W12 1930 Mannheim 370 K

W13 1930 Mannheim 370 S

W14 1928 typ 130 (prototype)

W15 1931-1936 typ 170, L300

W16 1932 typ 270

W17 1931 typ 120 (prototype, rearmotor)

W18 1933-1937 typ 290

W18 III 1934 typ 290 Kübelwagen I

W19 1932-1933 typ 380 S

W20 1932-1933 typ 380 S

W21 1933-1937 typ 200, typ 230

W22 1933-1934 typ 380

W23 1934-1936 typ 130 (rearmotor)

W24 1936, 1943 typ 540 K

W25 1934-1936 W25 Silver Arrow

W25D 1933 typ 175 (prototype)

W27 1935 Mannheim 390, Mannheim 400

W28 1936-1939 typ 170 H

W29 1934-1939 typ 500 K, typ 540 K

W30 1935-1936 typ 150 (rearmotor)

W31 1934-1939 typ G4

W34 1934 typ 150 (rearmotor)

W37 1929-1936 L1000 (Stuttgart 260 based)

W100 1963-1981 600

W103 1926-1928 G1, G2

W104 1928 G2

W105 1956-1959 219

W107 1971-1989 280 SL – 560 SLC

W108 1965-1972 250 S – 280 SEL

W109 1965-1972 300 SEL

W110 1961-1968 190, 200, 230

W111 1959-1971 220, 250, 280 /S/SE

W112 1961-1967 300 SE

W113 1963-1971 230 SL, 250 SL, 280 SL

W114 1968-1976 230.6, 250, 250C, 280, 280E, 280C, 280CE

W115 1968-1976 200, 200D, 220, 220D, 230, 240D, 240D 3.0, 300D

W116 1972-1980 280 S – 450 SEL

W117 2013- CLA

W118 1960 prototype

W119 1960 prototype

W120 1953-1962 180, 180D

W121 1956-1961 190, 190D

R121 1955-1963 190 SL

W122 1956 prototype

W123 1976-1985 200, 230, 230E, 250, 280E, 300D

W125 1936-1938 W125 Silver Arrow

W124 1985-1996 200 – 500E

W126 1979-1993 260SE - 560SEL

W127 1955 190 SL (prototype)

W128 1958-1960 220 SE

R129 1989-2001 280 SL – 600 SL

W129 1939-1940 typ 540 K, 580 K

W130 1935 typ 150 (rearmotor)

W131 1934 G 4

W132 1934-1935 typ 240

W132 II 1935 typ 250

W133 1935 typ 160 H

W133 II 1935 typ 160 HM

W133 III 1935 typ 170 VG Kuebelsitzer 4x4

W134 1934 typ 175 D (prototype)

W134 I 1935 typ 190 D (prototype)

W135 1936-1937 typ 290 Kübelwagen II

W136 1936-1942 typ 170 V

W137 1930-1936 L1000 (Stuttgart 260 based)

W138 1936-1940 typ 260 D

W139 1936 typ 170 VL Kuebelsitzer 4x4, 160 VL

W140 1991-1998 300 SE – 600 SEL

W140 I 1935 typ 240 S

W141 1935-1936 typ 175 DX (prototype)

W142 1937-1942 typ 320, 320 WK, 340 WK

W143 1937-1941 typ 230

W144 1936-1937 typ 130 V (Roehr prototype)

W145 1936-1937 typ 190 V (Roehr prototype)

W146 1936-1937 typ 260 V (Roehr prototype)

W147 1938 typ 400 V (Roehr prototype)

W148 1941-1942 typ 600 V

W149 1938-1939 typ 200 V Sportwagen

W150 1938-1943 typ 770 "Grosser"

W152 1937-1940 G5

W153 1938-1943 typ 230, typ 340

W154 1938-1939 W154 Silver Arrow

W156 coming soon GLA

W157 1941-1942 typ 600 K

W158 1938-1942 typ 170 VX (prototype)

W159 1941-1942 typ 260 (prototype)

W160 1938 typ 400 VM (Roehr prototype)

W161 1938 typ 400 VMS (Roehr prototype)

W163 1997-2005 ML

W164 2005-2011 ML

X164 2006-2012 GL

W164 1939 typ 150 BX (prototype)

W165 1939 W165 Silver Arrow

W166 2011- ML

X166 2012- GL

W166 1939 typ 290 D (prototype)

W168 1943 typ 290 D (prototype)

W168 1997-2004 A

W169 2004-2012 A

R170 1996-2004 SLK

R171 2004-2011 SLK

R172 2011- SLK

R197 2009-2014 SLS AMG Roadster

W173 1942 typ 650 (prototype)

W176 2012- A

W177 coming soon SLM

W179 1942-1944 G6

W180 1984-1959 220 /S

W185 1939 typ 120 FX (prototype)

W186 1951-1957 300

W187 1951-1955 220

W188 1951-1958 300 S

W189 1957-1962 300

C190 2014- AMG GT

W191 1952-1953 170 S, 170 DS

W194 1952-1953 300 SL

W195 1937 W125 Rekordwagen

W196 1954-1955 W196 Formula 1

W196S 1955 300 SLR

C197 2009-2014 SLS AMG

W198 1954-1963 300SL

C199 2003-2010 SLR

W201 1982-1993 190

W202 1993-2000 C

W203 2001-2007 C

CL203 2008-2011 CLC

W204 2007- C

X204 2008- GLK

W205 2014- C-class 4

C207 2009- E coupe

C208 1996-2003 CLK

C209 2003-2009 CLK

W210 1995-2003 E

W211 2002-2009 E

W212 2009- E

C215 1999-2006 CL

C216 2006- CL

C218 2010- CLS Coupé

X218 2010- CLS Shooting Brake

C219 2004-2010 CLS

W220 1998-2005 S

W221 2005-2013 S

W222 2013- S

R230 2001-2011 SL

R231 2011- SL

W240 2002-2013 Maybach

W245 2005-2011 B

W246 2011- B

W251 2005- R

W252 coming soon R

C297 1997 CLK-GTR

303 L 4500, L 5000, L 5500

304 L 6600

309 1967-1986 T2 (old)

310 1967-1986 T2 (old)

311 L 3500

312 L 4500

313 1967-1986 T2 (old)

315

319 1956-1968 L319 / L319D

321 L911

322 L1113

323 L710

325

326

327 L1413

328 L911

329 L1518

331

332

333

334

335 L1620

336 L1920

337

338 L1418

346 L1624, L1924

349 L1618

366 L2023

401 1953-1956 Unimog U25

402 1953-1956 Unimog U25

403 1966-1988 Unimog U54, U66, U72, U800

404 1956-1980 Unimog U82, U110 (Unimog S)

405 2000- Unimog U300, U400, U500

406 1963-1986 Unimog U65, U70, U80, U84, U900

407 1988-1993 Unimog U600, U650

408 1992-2001 Unimog U90, U100

409 1996-1998 Unimog UX100

411 1956-1971 Unimog U34, U36

413 1969-1988 Unimog U80, U800

414 2002-2005 Vaneo

415 2012- Citan

416 1965-1989 Unimog U80, U90, U100, U110, U125, U1100

417 1988-1993 Unimog U 800, U900, U1100, U1150

418 1992-1998 Unimog U110, U140

421 1966-1989 Unimog U40, U45, U52, U60, U600

424 1976-1989 Unimog U1000, U1200, U1250, U1550

425 1975-1990 Unimog U1300, U1500

427 1988-2002 Unimog U1000, U1200, U1250, U1400, U1450, U1600, U1650

435 1975-1990 Unimog U1300, U1700

437 1988-2002 Unimog U1350, U1550, U1700, U1750, U2100, U2150, U2400, U2450

437.4 2002- Unimog U3000, U4000, U5000

440 1973-1991 MB-Trac 65/70, 700, 800, 900

441 1982-1991 MB-Trac 1000

442 1976-1991 MB-Trac 1100

443 1976-1991 MB-Trac 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1800

450 1998–2007 Smart Fortwo

451 2007– Smart Fortwo

452 2003-2005 Smart Roadster

454 2004-2006 Smart Forfour

460 1979-1991 G

461 1979- G

462 G

463 1990- G

601 1977-1985 T1

602 1977-1985 T1

611 1977-1985 T1

631 1981-1995 MB100

638 1996-2003 Vito

639 2003- Vito

661 1999-2004 MB140

667 1986-1996 T2 (new)

668 1986-1996 T2 (new)

669 1986-1996 T2 (new)

670 1986-1996 T2 (new)

670 1996- Vario

901 1995-2006 T1N Sprinter

902 1995-2006 T1N Sprinter

903 1995-2006 T1N Sprinter

904 1995-2006 T1N Sprinter

905 1995-2006 T1N Sprinter

906 2006- NCV3 Sprinter II

930-934 Actros MP2, MP3

944 Axor

950-954 Actros

949 Zetros

957 Econic

963 Actros MP4, Antos

970-976 Atego

US model names

Most model names in the last few decades in alphanumeric order (in the USA):

Joint ventures or sub-brands

MB-combination vehicles (such as joint-ventures)

Corporate history and related businesses

Tuners

some examples