query: when was the first mercedes g class made

pos: Mercedes-Benz G-Class produced Mercedes-Benz in Daimler's history, with a span of 35 years. Only the Unimog surpasses it. The G-class was developed as a military vehicle from a suggestion by the Shah of Iran (at the time a significant Mercedes shareholder) to Mercedes and offered as a civilian version in 1979. In this role it is sometimes referred to as the "Wolf". The Peugeot P4 was a variant made under licence in France with a Peugeot engine. The first military in the world to use it was the Argentine Army (Ejército Argentino) beginning in 1981 with the military model 461. It was

pos: Mercedes-Benz G-Class produced Mercedes-Benz in Daimler's history, with a span of 35 years. Only the Unimog surpasses it. The G-class was developed as a military vehicle from a suggestion by the Shah of Iran (at the time a significant Mercedes shareholder) to Mercedes and offered as a civilian version in 1979. In this role it is sometimes referred to as the "Wolf". The Peugeot P4 was a variant made under licence in France with a Peugeot engine. The first military in the world to use it was the Argentine Army (Ejército Argentino) beginning in 1981 with the military model 461. It was

pos: Mercedes-Benz G-Class Circle in 1974. Construction commenced on a new production facility in Graz, where the new cross-country vehicle would be assembled nearly entirely by hand in 1975, with production of the "G Model" beginning in Graz in 1979. In 1980, the Vatican took delivery of a specially made G-Wagen outfitted with a clear thermoplastic top which served as the Popemobile. The “Papa G” later took up permanent residence at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. The first major refinements were introduced in 1981, including an automatic transmission, air conditioning, an auxiliary fuel tank, protective headlamp grilles and a cable winch. Fuel

pos: Popemobile built in 1979 by OBAM Vehicle Builders, for Pope John Paul II's first visit to Ireland; it was bigger than the later one used in Vatican City. Another popemobile was a modified Mercedes-Benz with a small windowed enclosure in the back where the Pope sits. A converted 230 G Mercedes-Benz G-Class was built for John Paul II's visit to Germany in 1980. A later model was presented to John Paul II in June 2002 based on a Mercedes-Benz M-Class sports-utility vehicle built in the United States. A Fiat Campagnola was used during transit within Vatican City and during masses at

pos: Steyr-Daimler-Puch the two-cylinder Haflinger and the 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 Pinzgauer, the Fiat Panda 4x4 (999 cc) to the Mercedes-Puch G. SDP was the initial designer and manufacturer of these utility vehicles. The Haflinger was produced from 1959–1974, the Pinzgauer from 1971–2000, and the Puch G (also known as Mercedes G-Class) from 1979. The company's Puch division produced a line of motorcycles, mopeds, and motor scooters marketed in the United States through Sears Roebuck including the Puch 250 SGS which was delivered in a cardboard crate box to the customer's home. The Austro-Daimler branch built heavy tractors and

pos: Mercedes-AMG E-class), Mercedes-Benz W124 (1984-1997 E-class), Mercedes-Benz W126 (1979-1992 S-class), Mercedes-Benz R129 (1989-2001 SL roadster), and Mercedes-Benz W201 (1982-1993 C-class) models. During the early 1980s and up until 1990, AMG offered a variety of engine performance packages, alloy wheels and styling products as an entirely independent company from Daimler-Benz. In 1990, AMG signed a co-operation agreement with Daimler-Benz, and AMG options and cars were then offered in Mercedes-Benz showrooms; in 1999 Daimler AG, then known as DaimlerChrysler AG, bought the controlling share of AMG and made them part of the official Mercedes-Benz line-up. Typical AMG performance enhancements, which the buyer could

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class with military and off-road enthusiasts, with more than 50,000 built in the first decade. Mercedes-Benz initially did not sell the model in the United States, but by means of "casual importation" grey-market in the mid-1980s, importers sold a number of G-Wagens which had been modified to meet the specifications by the US DOT, at about $135,000. The 461 is the dedicated military and parapublic service model, produced since 1990. The 462 designation was used on ELBO-made Greek army verhicles. The Peugeot P4 had its own designations. The chassis was significantly revised for 1990, and resulted in the new 463 G-Class.

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class signed an agreement with Daimler AG to extend the production of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria until 2015. Besides the production, the further development of the G-Class by Daimler's subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Consult Graz since 1992. For 2007 the output of the G 55 AMG was raised to an even 500 hp. Bi Xenon headlamps, corner-illuminating front foglamps and new scratch-resistant nano-particle paint finishes were offered for the first time. In 2008 more-refined instrumentation and controls were included in the G-Class cabin, along with the COMAND system with hard-drive-based navigation, a rear view camera, voice control, Bluetooth

neg: Mercedes-Benz M-Class the revised nomenclature adopted by the brand. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for Geländewagen (German off land wagon for off-road vehicle) and alludes the long-running G-Wagen. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "E"—the GLE being the SUV equivalent to the E-Class. Mercedes-Benz proposed a plan to replace the G-Class, which at the time had been in production for 11 years. A joint agreement with Mitsubishi Motors to develop and produce a sports-utility vehicle was made in

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, sometimes called G-Wagen (short for "Geländewagen", "cross country vehicle"), is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV manufactured by Magna Steyr (formerly Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Austria and sold by Mercedes-Benz. In certain markets, it has been sold under the Puch name as Puch G. The G-wagen is characterised by its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction. It uses three fully locking differentials, one of the few vehicles to have such a feature. Despite the introduction of an intended replacement, the unibody SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in 2006, the G-Class is still in production and is one of the longest

neg: Mercedes-Benz GL-Class second generation model, the GL-Class was renamed to GLS-Class as per the revised nomenclature adopted by Mercedes. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for "geländewagen" (German for "off-road vehicle") and alludes the long-running G-Class. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "S", the SUV equivalent to the S-Class. The X164 GL-Class debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. It was released along the same time as the similarly sized Audi Q7, and was the first full-size,

neg: Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class model, the GLK-Class was renamed to Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class as per the revised nomenclature adopted by the brand. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for geländewagen (German for off-road vehicle) and alludes the long-running G-Wagen. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "C"—the GLC being the SUV equivalent to the C-Class. It is a concept vehicle incorporating design of the original Mercedes-Benz G-Class with typical design features from the contemporary Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. The concept vehicle includes 2.2-litre

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class U.S. market as the G550 4x4^2 as a 2017 model. In the late 1990s the USMC acquired the G-Class model as the Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV), which was essentially a '97 to '01 DaimlerChrysler model 290 GDT, a diesel-power 2-door with a pick-up bed. This was compact and light enough to be transported inside a Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter. In 1983 a specially modified 280 GE won the Paris–Dakar Rally driven by Jacky Ickx and Claude Brasseur. Press kit: Some history on the GWagen: Mercedes-Benz G-Class The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, sometimes called G-Wagen (short for "Geländewagen", "cross country vehicle"),

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class top speed. In 2017 was the release of the first SUV under the sub-brand name Mercedes-Maybach which will be built on the basis of the G-Class. The car will be assembled on an elongated platform model Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4², whose wheelbase is 3428 mm. The folding fabric roof will be installed on the rear of the vehicle above the 2nd row seats. In addition, the SUV will get the same portal axle, powerful brakes, all locking differentials, but the suspension will be re-designed with extra comfort. Under the hood, there is an AMG-enhanced V12 biturbo engine that produces 630

neg: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (X253/C253) is a compact luxury SUV introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year that replaces the former Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. Under the vehicle naming scheme maintained by Mercedes-Benz, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for Geländewagen (German for off-road vehicle) and alludes the long-running G-Wagen. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "C"—the GLC being the SUV equivalent to the C-Class. The GLC, like its predecessor, began assembly at Mercedes-Benz's plant in Bremen, Germany. Since the

neg: BAIC BJ80 a two-speed transfer case with selectable four-wheel drive. The BJ80 is a contention of controversy since it looks like the G-Class Wagon by Mercedes Benz, which was pointed out by Mercedes-Benz spokesperson Toby Mueller via Instagram. In 2015, rumors were abound that Daimler were not pleased with BAIC copying the look of the G-Class Wagon with plans to force the company to kill the marketing of the vehicle. While the G-Wagon has influenced it, aspect of the vehicle was also based on Beijing Qishi S12, a Beijing-made Jeep Cherokee. BAIC BJ80 The Beijing Auto BJ80 (Chinese: 北京BJ80) is a mid-size

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class horsepower. The production will be strictly limited to 99 units. G 500 is sold as G 550 in Canada, Japan, United States. Production of G63 AMG 6x6 was set to begin in third quarter of 2013 by Magna Steyr. As of July 19, 2013, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class 300 CDI started replacing the Swiss army's PUCH 230 GE all-terrain vehicles, with the 4-seater station wagon variant accounting for 75% of the planned procurement volume for Mercedes-Benz G-models, and the chassis variant for shelter-type bodies making up the remaining 25%. The G-Class is used in the 2013 film "A Good Day to

neg: Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class The Mercedes-Benz GLK (codename X204) is a compact luxury SUV that went on sale from the autumn of 2008 after its public debut at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show alongside the competing Audi Q5. The name GLK is an acronym for Geländewagen Luxus Kompaktklasse, taking its name from larger Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, which in turn was named after the G-Wagen or Geländewagen. Thus, the GL is the luxury-oriented version of the G, and GLK is the compact version of the GL. Its successor is now called the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. In 2015, with the release of the second generation X253

neg: Mercedes-AMG G65 AMG US Version was previewed at the New York Auto Show in the spring of 2015 as a Mercedes-AMG model. The basic model was introduced in Europe in 2012 and in 2015 was introduced in the United States as a Mercedes-AMG brand model. Prior to its US launch, Daimler experienced sales of over 3000 G-class vehicles of which about half were the AMG specification version. The car tuner Brabus also made a version of the G65. Mercedes-AMG is a brand of Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz, Unimog, AMG, and Smart) Sometimes it called the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG The 2018 model for the USA

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class As part of Mercedes-Benz's attempt to demonstrate the off-road capability of G-Class SUV, seven G-Class vehicles took a journey from Halls Creek in Western Australia to Wiluna. However, shock absorbers on six of the vehicles (5 civilian G 350 and 1 military models) were broken during their trip in the corrugations of Canning Stock Route in day 7. Mercedes-Benz Australia later arranged for the replacement shock absorbers to land in Perth, before transferring to a light plane destined for a remote Aboriginal settlement close to Well 33, about 1000 km from Wiluna. The parts would be delivered by the sole

neg: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class formally announced in November 2014 to begin rollout in 2015. However, the GLA-Class name was already compliant with the naming structure since its debut. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for geländewagen (German for off-road vehicle) and alludes the long-running G-Wagen. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "A"—the GLA being the SUV equivalent to the A-Class. Designed to compete with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3, It slots below the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, renamed GLC-Class from 2015. The

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a limited (5 units) version of G 55 AMG with four-door long Station Wagon body for Japan market, designed with apparel brand mastermind JAPAN. Availability varies depending on export market G 500 is sold as G 550 in Japan, United States. Manufacturing contracts with Daimler AG have been renewed for the continued production of Mercedes-Benz's G-Class at Magna Steyr's facilities in Graz, Austria, until 2015 now to 2019 end of production because due to legislative reasons. Production of G 300 CDI Professional ended in October 2011. The G-Class vehicle appeared in the 2010 movie "Sex and the City 2".

neg: Official state car tires, and carries an array of communications equipment. On state visits, it is airlifted to the destination using an Il-76. Historically, presidents Yeltsin and Medvedev were driven in Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousines stretched and armored by the Belgian Carat Duchatelet, while President Putin prefers Mercedes-Benz Guard limousines. For President Medvedev's inauguration a special Carat Duchatelet limousine with raised roof was ordered. The presidential motorcade will usually be escorted by police motorcycle outriders and a series of support vehicles including, but not limited to, the Mercedes G-Class, Mercedes E-Class, standard S-Class models, Mercedes SLK-Class, BMW 5 Series and Volkswagen Caravelle. Under the

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class centre console, as well as illuminated door sills with "Grand Edition" lettering. The vehicle went on sale in March 2006. On Nov 11, 2005, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, DaimlerChrysler Board of Management member and head of the Mercedes Car Group, announced Magna Steyr would continue production of G-Class vehicles in Graz. Early models include G 320 CDI (replacing G 270 CDI and G 400 CDI), G 500, G 55 AMG Kompressor. G 320 CDI and G 500 are available in three body variants (Station Wagon short, Station Wagon long, Cabriolet). G 55 AMG Kompressor only available in long Station Wagon body.

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class Equipped with anti-lock brakes, full-time 4WD and a trio of electric locking differentials. The interior was totally upgraded, finished with wooden accents and optional leather upholstery. The 463 features a larger choice of engines, with the first V8-powered model, the luxury 500 GE, appearing for a limited two-year production run in 1993. The 500 GE used the M117 engine, a four-speed automatic transmission, and, notably for a G-Wagen, only came with two locking differentials. Steering wheel was revised for 1993 model year. All 463 G-Wagens began using Mercedes-Benz's new letter-first naming scheme in 1994, as well as another major steering

neg: Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) Mercedes-Benz W202 is a compact executive car which was produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz in 1993–2000, under the C-Class model names. In May 1993, the first generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class was introduced as a replacement for the 190. The C-Class sedan was the company's entry-level model up until 1997, when Mercedes-Benz launched the smaller A-Class. Styling themes were carried over from the previous W201 series, but the new series had a smoother and rounder design than the previous generation of the compact Mercedes-Benz. Development started on a new second generation 190 in October 1986, with design work

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class and achieved 3114 sales that year. This eventually tapered down to some sub-1000 sales years, but by the 2010s sales began to increase again surpassing 3000 in 2014 and in 2015 it sold more than in its launch year, 3616. In 2005, then Mercedes-AMG Chairman said that one third of all G-Class vehicles sold to civilians are the G55 AMG model. The largest markets for G 55s were California, United States (in black and silver color mostly), and the United Arab Emirates with Dubai (in white color mostly) For 2017 the Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4² is announced for introduction to the

neg: Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 The Mercedes-Benz R107 and C107 are automobiles which were produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1971 through 1989, being the second longest single series ever produced by the automaker, after the G-Class. They were sold under the SL (R107) and SLC (C107) model names as the 280 SL, 280 SLC, 300 SL, 350SL, 350SLC, 380SL, 420SL, 450SL, 450SLC, 500SL and 560 SL. The R107/SL was a two-seat car with a detachable roof. It replaced the W113 SL-Class in 1971 and was replaced by the R129 SL-Class in 1989. It was the only cabriolet Mercedes during its entire production.

neg: 4Matic 4Matic 4Matic (stylized as 4MATIC) is the marketing name of an AWD four-wheel drive system developed by Mercedes-Benz. It is designed to increase traction in slippery conditions. The four-wheel-drive system was developed in conjunction with Steyr-Daimler-Puch (currently Magna Steyr), who manufactured the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Austria. Nearly all Mercedes-Benz vehicles that feature this system are paired with an automatic transmission as the default transmission. The first design of 4Matic system was introduced in 1987 on the W124 series (E Class) saloons (four-door) and estate (station wagon) cars. It was available with the 2.6 L and 3.0 L 6-cylinder petrol (gasoline)

neg: Mercedes-AMG G65 AMG has the AMG bi-turbocharger V-12 producing 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft (US units). This is connected to a 7-speed transmission and full-time four wheel drive drivetrain. The G65 is more oriented towards urban driving, with low-profile tires and a 0-60 mph (96.56 kph) time of 5.1 seconds making it fastest of MB G-Class models offered then. Size: Weight: Fuel Capacity: Max angle of approach: Max angle of departure: Mercedes-AMG G65 AMG Mercedes-AMG G65 is a V12 engined (with twin turbochargers) version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The vehicle weighs 6250-pounds (2835 kg) (US model as estimated by an automotive magazine publication)

neg: Haflinger (vehicle) the French Army albeit with Peugeot engines. Under Australian Department of Defence project Land 121 Mercedes-Benz G-Class have been introduced into Australian Army service to replace the ageing Land Rover Perentie Note: The term 'G-Wagen' is only used in English-speaking parts of the world. It is originally called 'G-Klasse' ('G-Class'), similar to the C-, E-, M-, R-, and S-Klasse in MB's nomenclature. Also the links with Fiat were maintained as Steyr Puch made all the 4WD kit for the Panda and may still do to this day. The Haflinger changed very little during its years of production, but there are

neg: Mercedes-Benz W116 Mercedes-Benz W116 The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship luxury sedans produced from September 1972 until 1980. The W116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, although earlier sedan models had already unofficially been designated with the letter 'S' – for "Sonderklasse" or "special class." The 'new' S-class generation development began in 1966, which was only a year after the launch of the W108/09. This was the first Mercedes saloon to feature the brand new corporate styling theme which was to be continued until 1993 when the 190 was discontinued. The design, finalized in December

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class are significant. Among other things, the front axle now has independent suspension instead of a rigid axle; the rear axle remains solid. The low range gear ratio was shortened from 2.1: 1 to 2.9: 1. The new model now has the familiar digital cockpit from the S-class. At launch only the G500 (550 as US specs) will be offered. In terms of pricing, the new G 500 will go on sale in the USA at a starting price of $125,495 with the upgraded AMG G 63 starting at $144,695. The Mercedes-Benz G500 was officially launched in 2002 as the G500,

neg: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217) of the S-Class coupé was announced and unveiled in February 2014, with its first public showing at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014. Mercedes showed the S500 model (known as the S550 in the United States market) at the Geneva show. At the New York Auto Show in April 2014, Mercedes made the first public showing of the S 63 AMG 4MATIC model. The S 65 AMG model, which includes a V12 Bi-Turbo engine, was unveiled in July 2014. It features all the latest driver assistance and safety systems introduced in 2013 on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222), including Traffic

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class from G 55 AMG, the "ARTICO" interior package with robust man-made leather appointments, the new "Cognac" leather upholstery which extends the previous choice of leather appointments in either black or grey by adding a third, brown tone (no-cost option for G 500 model). The delivery of the vehicles began in mid April 2007. The "G" is available in three body variants, two station wagon versions with a short or long wheelbase. Early engine ranges include G 320 CDI (replacing G 270 CDI and G 400 CDI), G 500, G 55 AMG. G 55 AMG is only available in long Station

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class surviving vehicle, a G-Professional. In June 2012, the G-Class received some minor modifications to the specification and engine range. The significant changes on the outside are LED running lights and new side mirrors with integrated turn signals (coinciding with the current design of side mirrors for Mercedes-Benz); also, the AMG has a new bumper and grille. The majority of the G-Class's upgrades reside under its hood and behind its doors: a new interior and more modern amenities. Interior changes include a re-sculpted dashboard and center console with a relocated COMAND screen and a new colour multifunction screen added to the

neg: Emergency brake assist In December 1996 BAS premiered to the world on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and SL-Class. In 1998 Mercedes-Benz became the first company to make Brake Assist standard equipment on all its models; other brands including Volvo and BMW soon followed suit. Mercedes-Benz Brake Assist Plus (BAS Plus) was first made standard equipment on the W221 (2006 onwards) S-Class Mercedes-Benz. This system works much like the Volvo system with a warning and precharging of the brakes but will not automatically brake for you. The BAS Plus system has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of rear-end collisions, and so is very

neg: Mercedes-Benz Mexico is Mercedes Benz's second fastest growing major market with a growth rate of 29.9%, behind only Japan at 38.5%. On March 5, 2014, Zetsche confirmed that the expansion of a Nissan plant in Mexico for production of the next compact class family of Mercedes-Benz was under consideration. However, other options were also being considered, said Dieter Zetsche. Daimler has a joint venture with Renault-Nissan. The Mexican Secretary of Defense (SEDENA) and Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR) also build several Mercedes-Benz models in Semi Knock Down kits (G-Class, Zetros, and Unimog) under license using Mexican and German sourced components. Mercedes-Benz Mexico

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class for the front doors, and an AMG performance steering wheel. Shortly after the G63 AMG 6x6 sold out, Mercedes-Benz revealed a G500 4×4² bearing strong resemblance to the G63 AMG 6x6. It's one axle shorter than the G63 AMG 6x6 but uses a newly developed variable chassis, albeit with the body of the series production G-Class. The G500 4×4² is powered by the new 4.0 liter V8 biturbo engine which debuted in the Mercedes-AMG GT and later in the 2015 C63 AMG. It produces 422 hp and 610 Nm of torque which altogether is capable of achieving a 210 km/h

neg: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class model of the CL and the most expensive Mercedes-branded vehicle, slightly edging out its S-Class equivalent S65 AMG and the SLS. CL sales are the third-lowest of Mercedes-Benz in North America with under 1400 units sold in 2006, as only the G-Class four-wheel drive and two-seat SLS AMG sell smaller numbers; annual CL sales equalled Ford truck sales for one day. However, this degree of distinction was considered attractive to CL buyers. Main competitors of the CL-Class in the luxury 2+2 coupé segment included the Aston Martin DBS, Bentley Continental GT, BMW M6, and the Ferrari 612. The CL-Class had

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class versions were also available as windowless two-door Vans (or "Kastenwagen" in German). While always assembled in Graz, the car was sold as the Puch G only in the Austrian, Swiss, and Eastern European markets. During the G-wagen's life span many a different body style was made for army and public-service clients, like the Popemobile, the pickup or the chassis/cab with a wheelbase of 2,850, 3,120 or 3,400 mm, the chassis/cab being the base vehicle for army-ambulances or communication vehicles. Because of the sheer variety of military versions, this article focuses on the more standardized civilian G-Wagen. The 460 was popular

neg: Mercedes-Benz W136 luxurious, costlier and, when launched, slightly larger than the 170 V, distinctions the company made an effort to emphasize. Though sometimes referred to today as the first S-Class Mercedes-Benz that designation did not yet exist. A pair of 170 S derivations followed, the 170 Sb and 170 DS diesel models, earning the 170 S series its own chassis code, W191. The 170 S series retained the separate internal designation until the 1953 introduction of Mercedes' new W120 180 "Ponton", when the 170 S was downsized to the 170 V's body (while retaining the 170 S' more powerful motor). This hybrid

neg: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (V213) customers have been dissatisfied that other new signature features, such as multi-beam headlights, are optional extras. Some of the features offered for the V213 E-Class in China are not available in other countries. The fact that some of the standard features of the V213 are not available for the W213 and has made the V213 more popular than the W213. The V213 model has a 10.000 RMB price difference when compared to the W213 model. in India also same model Mercedes-Benz E-Class (V213) The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (V213) was launched at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show and, in August 2017 went

neg: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231) R231 is a chassis code for the current generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class roadster, replacing the R230. The car was released in March 2012 and uses Mercedes-Benz's new 4.7 litre twin turbo V8 engine with a power output of . AMG version of the roadster will follow. The new SL is lighter than the previous, being made almost entirely out of aluminium For the first time, the R231 SL-Class is not available with a non-AMG V12 engined SL 600 model. The R231 is designed with an aluminium space-frame, in length by in width. (. wider/longer than previous

neg: Haflinger (vehicle) to the Haflinger, called the Pinzgauer, which is available in both 4x4 and 6x6 versions. The name originates from a horse breed of the same name. Steyr Puch stood alone and had no input from the Daimler-Benz, i.e. Mercedes-Benz, until well after the production of Haflinger ceased. Steyr Puch was an important light motorcycle manufacturer. Their expertise in 4WD attracted Mercedes-Benz and they built the first G Wagens (Geländewagen) that were intended as an alternative to the military specification Land Rover. When Mercedes invested in Steyr Puch they started building both Puch and Mercedes badged vehicles. G Wagens serve in

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class with a supercharged V 8 engine developing 476 hp. In Siberia in 2006, a documentary filmmaker was the first foreigner to reach the world’s coldest region with a passenger vehicle in winter, driving a stock G 500 nearly 19,000 km without a single breakdown, in temperatures as frigid as −63˚F/-53 °C. A new version was expected for 2007, but the new GL-Class did not replace the G-Wagen, and it will continue to be hand-built in Graz, Austria at an annual production of 4,000 to 6,000 units. In February 2009, Magna Steyr, an operating unit of Magna International, announced that it

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class a facelifted 2007 model at the Paris Auto Show in September 2006 and increased the power of the G55 AMG version from 476 to . Mercedes-Benz at the same time also announced that it will continue to manufacture the G-Class through 2015 on the continuing demand worldwide for the model by military and civilian buyers. New options include a reversing camera which shows drivers the scene behind the vehicle on the new COMAND unit's 6.5-inch screen, a tire pressure monitoring system whose information appears in the instrument cluster display, a sports exhaust system for the long-wheelbase G 500 Station Wagon

neg: Mercedes-Benz W154 However, Mercedes discontinued the programme. The ex-Don Lee W154 made one final appearance at Indianapolis in 1957. The car was now owned by Edward Shreve, and had a Jaguar straight-six engine fitted. Danny Kladis drove the car, but failed to qualify for the race. † The Grand Prix class was run at the same time as the Voiturette class.<br> <nowiki>*</nowiki> Fowler and Tomei were relief drivers for Miller. Miller drove laps 1-29, Fowler drove laps 30-50 and Tomei drove from 51-108, when the car retired. Mercedes-Benz W154 The Mercedes-Benz W154 was a Grand Prix racing car designed by Rudolf Uhlenhaut.

neg: Daimler AG Daimler AG Daimler AG () is a German multinational automotive corporation. Daimler AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. As of 2014, Daimler owned or had shares in a number of car, bus, truck and motorcycle brands including Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Smart Automobile, Detroit Diesel, Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Setra, BharatBenz, Mitsubishi Fuso, MV Agusta as well as shares in Denza, KAMAZ and Beijing Automotive Group. The luxury Maybach brand was terminated at the end of 2012, but revived in April 2015 as "Mercedes-Maybach" versions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and G-Class. In 2017, Daimler sold 3.3 million vehicles. By

neg: Mercedes-Benz M-Class went down to 0.34 compared with the previous generation. Mercedes-Benz has also made the new M-Class 71 mm larger, 150 mm longer and 5 mm lower than the first model. The M-Class was named "Best New Sport Utility Vehicle" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. Mercedes-Benz extensively publicised the US$600 million spent to update its factory and add manufacturing space for the new R-Class. According to early automotive press reports, the 2006 M-Class vehicles demonstrated vast improvements in quality. The W164 platform used for the new M-Class is shared with the new GL-Class and is a unibody

neg: Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 until being replaced upon the release of the W164 M-Class in 2005. Later, in 1998, the more powerful ML 430 became available with the newly introduced Mercedes-Benz 4.3-litre V8. This was followed by the February 1999 debut of the 2000 ML 55 AMG, featuring a 5.4-litre V8 engine made by AMG, modified bodywork, and other performance features. In September 1996, before the vehicle was launched, Mercedes-Benz allowed the producers of the 1997 film "" to make use of modified pre-production M-Class SUVs as a way to advertise the W163 when it was launched in 1997. As a result, a

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class tuners such as AMG, Brabus, Lorinser, Carlsson, A.R.T., and RENNtech have all modified the engine, interior, and exterior. It was rumored that, with military contracts for the G-Class completed, production of the old G-wagen in Graz, Austria would cease in 2006. However, reports state that production of the current G-wagen will continue for the foreseeable future, alongside its once-intended replacement, the GL-Class (X164). An outcry among enthusiasts who admired the G-Class for its tremendous off-road potential, along with its reputation and cachet, showed that a market still existed for such a vehicle. G63 AMG V12 (2002) The G63 AMG V12

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class limited run of V 8 powered "G 500 Classic" special editions marked the model's 20th anniversary. A multifunction steering wheel was added to all models. Later in the year, the new G 55 AMG debuts as the most powerful G-Class yet, with 354 hp. The U.S. market launch of the G-Class took place in 2001. New alloy wheels, a chrome grille and body-color bumpers plus a more luxurious cabin were introduced. New dynamic control systems included the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assist and the 4 wheel Electronic Traction System (4 ETS). The G 55 AMG was upgraded in 2004

neg: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Murat Günak being selected in 1989 and the production design by Olivier Boulay delayed in January 1990, finally being patented on 19 December 1990. Rough prototypes went into testing in 1989, with first production design prototypes commencing testing in 1990. In May 1993, the first generation W202 C-Class was introduced as a replacement for the 190. The C-Class sedan was the company's entry-level model up until 1997, when Mercedes launched the A-Class. Styling themes were carried over from the previous W201 series, but the new series had a smoother and rounder design than the previous generation of compact Mercedes, with

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class station-wagon body style only. It went on sale in the United States in 2015. The Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle 6.1 is based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle 6.X CONCEPT. It includes a 3.0-liter Diesel engine from the 461 series, a tire pressure monitor, 1000 mm water treading depth and a top speed of 140 km/h. The G-Class 6x6 is a truck with 2 rows of seats and with 3-ton payload capacity. The vehicles were unveiled at Eurosatory 2012. It is a concept vehicle based on the concept of a future police car developed for the Los Angeles

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class injection became available in 1982, when the 230 GE was introduced in Turin, along with more comfortable and supportive front seats, auxiliary heating, wider tires and fender flares. For 1985, differential locks, central door locking and a tachometer became standard and by 1986 over 50,000 G Models had been produced. The G-Wagen was facelifted in 1990. In 1989, for the 10th anniversary of the G Model, a new model variant with permanent 4-wheel drive, a wood-trimmed interior and optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) debuted at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Production began the following April. For 1992, a new sub-series

neg: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi noted that "13 Hours" instead portrays the attacks as having been initiated by "well-armed jihadists who know exactly what they are doing". Some of the vehicles used in the movie are models from later years, especially the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (model year 2013) and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) (model year 2015) which did not exist when the attacks happened in 2012, only known to be original prototypes. 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (also known simply as 13 Hours) is a 2016 American biographical war film directed and produced by Michael Bay and

neg: Grey import vehicle vehicles, and still obtain certification. Tens of thousands of cars were imported this way each year during the 1980s. Penetrating the market via the grey market first, is a valid market entry strategy. The Lamborghini Countach was one of the first grey market vehicles (from 1976 to 1985), and the Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz G-Class were initially available only through the grey market as well. These automakers later made US models to meet the demand. Many vehicles otherwise unavailable entered the US via the grey market, like the Citroën CX and Renault 5 Turbo. This avenue of vehicle availability was

neg: Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) is also used in the majority of Mercedes-Benz vehicles: C-Class, CLS, E-Class, S-Class, ML-Class, GLK-Class, GL-Class, G-Class, R-Class, the Vito / Viano, and the Dodge / Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Throughout its five-model-year production run, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK received many changes: Launched on September 19, 2004 for the "'2005 model year, the Grand Cherokee WK was all-new, following a 5-year development process from 1999 to 2004. The 3.7L Powertech V6 engine replaces the 4.0L Powertech Inline Six-Cylinder (I6) engine, and now produces a full 210 horsepower, up 15 horsepower from before. This engine is only available on the

neg: Mercedes-Benz W126 any S-Class generation since the first "S" designated top-class models were built in the mid-1950s, the 300 S and 300 Sc. Following the debut of the 1970s generation W116 (which also included the limited-production Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9), Mercedes-Benz began plans for the next-generation S-Class model in October 1973. Codenamed "project W126," the project had specific goals: an improved ride, better handling, and improved fuel efficiency. These improvements were aimed at helping retain the S-Class' market leadership as the world's best-selling prestige luxury sedan. Mercedes-Benz had made fuel efficiency an especially pertinent goal (named "Energy Program"), even in the large V8

neg: Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a former series of mid-size or entry-level luxury coupés and convertibles produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1997 and 2010. Although its design and styling was derived from the E-Class, the mechanical underpinnings were based on the smaller C-Class, and was positioned between the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class and CL-Class. In 2010, Mercedes moved the CLK-Class designation back to the E-Class, as it had been called previously. The first-generation W208/C208 CLK was introduced in 1997, and was based on the W202 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launched three years earlier. The W208 coupé was replaced by the W209 CLK-Class in 2002

neg: History of the diesel car featured an aluminium block, DOHC chain driven valvetrain, common rail direct injection and variable geometry turbocharger. In Spring 2005, Mercedes-Benz unveiled their first application of a mass-produced aluminum block diesel engine for passenger vehicles and commercial use. While aluminum is traditionally considered of inferior strength and temperature resistance to withstand diesel applications, Mercedes engineers made extensive use of CAD/CAM design to arrive at an aluminum block that would meet with Mercedes' testing and reliability standards. First use was in 2006 model-year vehicles in the E-Class sedan and ML-class and GL-class SUVs. Similar in weight () to the five-cylinder it replaced,

neg: Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a luxury SUV/MPV introduced by Mercedes-Benz for the 2006 model year. It is the first multi-purpose vehicle ever produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was first seen at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show as the Vision GST ("Grand Sports Tourer") concept, and the final production vehicle was shown at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. The R-Class was built on the W251 chassis, and was originally assembled in Vance, Alabama. It was priced between the M-Class and the GL-Class. It was initially marketed by Mercedes-Benz as a "Sports Cruiser" and later as a "Family Tourer".

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class interior trim (black), Alcantara roof liner (anthracite), leather dashboard and "designo" floor mats (black). The vehicle went on sale 2013-04-16. The vehicle was unveiled at the Mercedes Benz Connection in Roppongi. It is a limited (200 units) version of the G500 Cabriolet, commemorating the end of the G-Class Cabriolet production, with a collapsible soft top in beige with a draught-stop, beige-coloured tonneau cover, radiator grill in chrome, 5-spoke light-alloy wheels in titanium grey, “Final Edition 200” monogram on the B-pillar, sand-coloured and black designo leather seats, trim on the centre console in "designo" satin-finish light brown poplar wood, leather trim

neg: Mercedes-Benz S-Class presented. The W220 S-Class was completely restyled, with a body that was slightly smaller and lighter than its predecessor. Unlike its predecessor, the W220 was not the first model to feature the company's new design theme for the next generation of Mercedes-Benz. This honor was given to the W168 A-Class when it launched in 1997. The new S-Class incorporated the new styling cues first introduced on the Mk I A-Class the year before (for example, the dashboard carried over the new styling details first seen in the A-Class), with a renewed focus on elegance and style in a more rounded

neg: Mercedes-AMG G65 AMG Mercedes-AMG G65 AMG Mercedes-AMG G65 is a V12 engined (with twin turbochargers) version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The vehicle weighs 6250-pounds (2835 kg) (US model as estimated by an automotive magazine publication) and has 603 hp going into a seven-speed transmission as of 2016. In the United States it cost $224,000 USD in the year 2016, another source says it cost $218,000 USD. It was noted as being cheaper than a previous limited production run of Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 (old-style name) from 2013. (note in this period of the 2010s, transition AMG vehicles from Mercedes-Benz to Mercedes-AMG branding. The

neg: Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203) Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class DTM (W203) The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM is a Touring car (DTM) constructed by the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. It was the successor to the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM who permanently retired after 2003 season and based as Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 first generation car. Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W203 DTM makes first roll-out on February 3, 2004 in the Circuit de Catalunya. Like all racing cars of the DTM is based on the C-Class W203 DTM only look at the eponymous series cars. Constructed is the prototype of a CFK - monocoque chassis with an integrated 15.4-imperial gallons

neg: Mercedes-Benz 9G-Tronic transmission Mercedes-Benz 9G-Tronic transmission 9G-Tronic (codename 725.0) is Mercedes-Benz's trademark name for its nine-speed automatic transmission. This transmission was introduced in 2013. It is the world's first nine-speed transmission. It was first used in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222), and it has been expanded to be used in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) and the sedan and wagon variants of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213). This transmission was later introduced on Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W166) facelift on the GLE250d model. V12 engine models continue to use the older Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic transmission. Wide ratio spread of 9.30:1. ▶ Interactive Nomogram This nomogram is a real geometric

neg: Official state car the Prime Minister of Bangladesh also use Mercedes-Benz G class SUV. The Belgian King, Philippe, uses a Mercedes Benz S600 or a BMW 7-Class mostly with the number plate, '1', because he is the commander in chief of the army. For the inauguration a Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulette was used. All royal family members drive cars with only numbers. The Prime Minister of Belgium, Charles Michel, uses an Audi A6. Federal government officials drive cars with number plates starting with an "A" followed by one to three numbers. Regional government officials drive cars with number plates starting with an "E" followed

neg: Unimog High-powered factory-sponsored entries of truck companies aiming for the overall win have since taken the laurels, with Unimogs used mainly for service purposes. In 1973 the Unimog department in Gaggenau also designed the MB Trac, a more tractor-like version. It was produced by Daimler-Benz until 1991, when the product line was sold to Werner Forst- und Industrietechnik, who continues to produce it as the WF trac. It is sold and maintained by Mercedes Unimog dealers. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class shares some features of the Unimog, which eases maintenance for military and industry users who also use the Unimog. The Unimog also

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class the G63 AMG 6x6 has been sold out. Mercedes-Benz managed to sell more units of the G63 AMG 6x6 than originally anticipated. The last customer delivery is expected to leave the G-Class factory in Graz, Austria in May, a little over 100 units have been built. It is a limited (100 units) version of G550, right-side drive for the Japanese market, with obsidian black body colour, porcelain (60 units) or classic red (40 units) "designo" leather interior, AMG over fender, exclusive titanium grey paint 18-inch 5 twin spoke aluminium wheels, "designo" leather seats with seat heater, "designo" piano lacquer wood

neg: Rally raid by Side (UTV) vehicles made by Polaris, Yamaha, and Can-Am. Originally, European utility vehicles like the Renault 4, Land Rover, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz G, Volkswagen Iltis and the Pinzgauer, as well the Japanese Toyota Land Cruiser, dominated the sport. Prominent examples in the Car Class included the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero, the Volkswagen Race Touareg, the Bowler Wildcat 200 and the Nissan Navara. The Truck class, also known as "Camions" or "Lorries" is made up of vehicles weighing more than . They are divided into two groups, Group T4 and T5. The T4 Group is made up of trucks that actually participate

neg: Official state car and 1995 Prime Minister Waldemar Pawlak replaced his Volvo 760 limousine with Polish made FSO Polonez. The current President of Romania rides in his Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222), escorted by a motorcade consisting of black BMW 5 Series models. Since the fall of communism, Ion Iliescu, Emil Constantinescu and Traian Băsescu also used the Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousines. The President of Russia is usually seen in an armoured Mercedes S-Class stretched limousine as his car. The first such model, a W140 variant, was purchased for Boris Yeltsin and has been superseded by a W221 model. The limousine is bulletproof, has solid rubber

neg: Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a coupe manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, based on the platform of the Mercedes-Benz W176 A-Class and W246 B-Class compact cars, formally launched at the January 2013 North American International Auto Show. The vehicle was previewed as the 2012 Concept Style Coupe at various international locations. The CLA is Mercedes' first ever front-wheel drive three-box saloon car. The CLA first went on sale in Europe in April 2013, and was subsequently introduced in the United States in September 2013. Its largest markets are Western Europe and the United States. Global cumulative CLA sales reached 100,000 during

neg: Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219) Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219) The W219 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the first generation of the CLS-Class range of four-door sedan features a fastback body style by Mercedes-Benz, and was produced between 2004 and 2010. The CLS-Class only has four seats and is marketed by Mercedes as a four-door coupé. The car is less than practical than the W211 E-Class that it is based on, with less legroom, headroom, and trunk space. The CLS-Class is priced above the E-Class, but below the S-Class in the Mercedes model range. It was replaced by the W218 CLS-Class in 2011. The W219 CLS-Class is based on

neg: Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217) Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217) The Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C217) is a full-size luxury car/grand tourer manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 2014. The C217 model succeeded the CL-Class (C216) and is the current version of the S-Class coupé. It is also the first Mercedes coupé to carry the S-Class name since the 1990s. The Concept S-Class Coupé was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show to showcase the appearance of the upcoming S-Class coupé model. It features an all-new design compared to the previous CL-Class model, utilizing the brand's "Sensual Purity" design philosophy first developed for the W222 S-Class in 2009. The production version

neg: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 is an SUT manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. An SUT derivative of the six wheel drive Mercedes Geländewagen developed for the Australian Army from 2007, at the time it was the company's largest and second most expensive street-legal offroad vehicle. It was manufactured from 2013 to 2015 by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. It combines the engine from the G63, a twin-turbo V-8, with 6x6 portal axles, a pick-up version of the G-Class body, and a luxury interior. It was produced from 2013 to 2015, with production exceeding 100 vehicles. The G63 AMG 6×6

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class States. Canada saw a similar increase; although a smaller market compared to the United States, it saw sales increase from 127 in 2012 to over 400 in 2016. Development started in 1972, focusing on off-road abilities and maximum safety and comfort; with a cooperative agreement between Daimler-Benz and Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz, Austria. Mercedes-Benz engineers in Stuttgart were in charge of design and testing, while the team in Graz developed the production plans. The first wooden model was presented to Daimler-Benz management in 1973, with the first drivable prototype beginning various testing including German coalfields, the Sahara Desert, and the Arctic

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class the supposed end of US market Geländewagens, 500 examples of the "Grand Edition" model were made available. All "Grand Edition" are marked with external Grand Edition badging on the front fenders as well as silver plaque with specific series number "xxx of 500" on the interior of the vehicle. Also new for the 2005 model year was the first supercharged G55 AMG model, boasting a V8 engine. So equipped, a G55 AMG was able to achieve in 5.2 seconds. The G550 went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, while it took the G55 AMG 5.2 seconds. Various automobile

neg: Toluca complex — where the FIAT 500 is assembled — employs 2300 people. Other companies located here and other of Toluca's industrial parks are BMW, Mercedes Benz, Coca-Cola, Femsa, Grupo Bimbo, Nissan, Nestlé, Pfizer, Bayer, Crisa, Barcel, Knorr, Trelleborg Automotive, and HSBC. have complete manufacturing and R&D facilities in the Toluca industrial park. Mercedes-Benz manufactures the C-Class, E-Class, G-Class, here and upgrades the GL-Class, S-Class and CLS-Class to armored vehicles at this facility. BMW manufactures its 3, 5, 7 and X5 series and also offers armored variants. Toluca has an infrastructure of highways that connect the city with the main cities

neg: Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class range of compact luxury roadsters produced by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2004. SLK stands for the company’s design mission to create a "sportlich" (sporty), "leicht" (light) and "kurz" (compact) roadster, and is based on a shortened platform of the W202 Mercedes C-Class. It was replaced by the Mercedes R171 SLK in 2005. The R170 Mercedes SLK is based on the SLK I Concept and SLK II Concept, which is a two-seater roadster concept car that features a folding metal electro-hydraulic roof, dubbed 'vario-roof' by Mercedes,

neg: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Mercedes-Benz A-Class The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a subcompact executive car (subcompact in its first two generations) produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. The first generation (W168) was introduced in 1997, the second generation model (W169) appeared in late 2004 and the third generation model (W176) was launched in 2012. The fourth generation model (W177) which was launched in 2018 will mark the first time the A-Class is offered in the United States and Canada. This fourth generation A-Class will also be the first to be offered both as a hatchback (W177) and sedan (V177). Originally produced only as a

neg: Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Mercedes-Benz GL-Class The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006. It is a three-row, seven-passenger vehicle positioned above the GLE-Class, and is the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz SUV line. The GLS shares the same unibody architecture with the GLE-Class. Most GLS-Class vehicles are assembled at the Mercedes plant in Alabama, except for a small number of early 2007 production vehicles which were manufactured in Germany. The first generation model (X164) was manufactured between 2006 and 2012 and was replaced in 2012 by the new generation GL-Class (X166). From 2016 with the release of the facelifted

neg: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C-Class bodystyles; Sedan (W205), Wagon (S205), Coupe (C205), and Cabriolet (A205). The W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class received a facelift which made its debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, including exterior changes and new engines. On 10 December 2009, Daimler announced the production of the C-Class will be concentrated at the Bremen plant with additional production in the United States for the domestic market. Press Kit: Press Kit (2011–): Mercedes-Benz C-Class The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a line of compact executive cars produced by Daimler AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class Die Hard". The second generation G-Class (W463) was launched on January 14, 2018 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In contrast to its predecessor, the new G-Class has grown in width by 121 millimeters, and 53 millimeters in length, and now has 6 millimeters more ground clearance. Compared to its predecessor with the same engine, the weight savings are around 170 kilograms. Despite all this, the vehicle visually differs from the W463 very little and the previous model code (W463) was retained. Due to the age of the basic concept of the previous model, the technical changes

neg: Canadian Forces casualties in Afghanistan Anthony Boneca initiated debate about the combat readiness of Canadian reservists, wherein questions were asked not only about the suitability of employing reservists, but also the role of the media in reporting comments by grief-stricken relatives, such as those made by Boneca's partner's father. The suitability of the Iltis vehicle was also questioned heavily following a land mine incident on 2 Oct 03 that claimed the lives of two Canadian soldiers, Cpl Robbie Beerenfenger and Sgt Robert Short, leading the military to thereafter acquire Mercedes-Benz G-Class and RG-31 Nyala armoured patrol vehicles. The first Canadian woman to die of suicide

neg: Official state car a particular marque was the association of Paul von Hindenburg and Adolf Hitler with Mercedes-Benz. Especially Hitler was known for his love of luxury cars and ordered a succession of custom vehicles from Mercedes, culminating in the 770K model of 1941, which was rumoured to weigh up to five tonnes. These cars and their predecessors were most prominently seen at Nazi parades and Hitler's visits to conquered cities such as Vienna and Paris. The Prime Minister of Greece used to use a heavy armoured, custom-built W221 Mercedes-Benz S600 escorted by custom built Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles. George Papandreou displaced it with

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class side trim strips, 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a titanium finish, chromed protective grilles for the front indicators, tail lights and the underguard; designo leather seats in black/sand, solid carbon-fibre trim, Edition logo "1 out of 79" positioned in front of the selector lever. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Dubai International Motor Show. It is the first G-Class vehicle with BlueTEC Diesel engine. It includes electronically controlled traction system 4ETS, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and three differential locks selectable at the push of a button, permanent all-wheel drive with off-road ratio, 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission. AdBlue tank has

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class for professional users began production. The civilian model began to offer cruise control, a stainless-steel spare-tire cover, running boards and Burl Walnut wood interior trim. The same year, the 100,000th G Model was built in Graz. In 1994, the model line was officially renamed the G-Class. Ventilated front disc brakes and a driver’s air bag became standard. In 1996 the automatic transmission became an electronically controlled 5-speed unit. Headlamp washers, cruise control and a front passenger’s air bag were added. In 1998, the range-topping G 500 with a 296 hp V 8 was introduced for series production. For 1999 a

neg: Mercedes-Benz E-Class car to inherit the company's new design theme since the late 1970s, following the flagship W126 and compact W201. Similar to its predecessors, the W124 also offered a coupé and estate body styles. A new convertible (internally A124) was also available, making it the first mid-size Mercedes convertible. The "E-Class" name first appeared in with the facelifted W124 in 1993 for the model year 1994 (the W124 was introduced in 1984 but continued with the older naming convention until 1993, when all Mercedes-Benz models switched to a new system, e.g. E 320 instead of 300 E). The diesel versions continued

neg: Peugeot P4 installed the engine of the Peugeot 504 and the transmission of the Peugeot 604 on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class; it also installed the electrical systems, welded the exterior and painted the car. The rest was done by Mercedes. The plant in Sochaux did the final assembly. The first prototype was tested in 1978, beginning a long series of tests and trials, notably a rally in south Algeria with a petrol and a diesel P4. The French Army ordered 15,000 P4s, both petrol and diesel versions; in 1981, the order was reduced to 13,500 units with the downsizing of the Army. From

neg: Mercedes-Benz A-Class five-door hatchback in 1997, the second generation W169 introduced a three-door hatchback. In the markets where the A-Class is or has been sold, it has represented the entry level model for Mercedes-Benz. Having grown by since the original model, the 2012 third generation A-class was longer than the first-generation B-class. And although sometimes referred to by fans as the 'Baby Benz', Mercedes themselves actually use that moniker for the 1982 Mercedes 190 (W201), their first compact executive car model. In 1994, Mercedes-Benz confirmed that it would be launching a compact car - the A-Class (A 160) - by early 1997,

neg: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a line of compact executive cars produced by Daimler AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class arrived in 1997. The C-Class is built at Mercedes-Benz factories in Sindelfingen and Bremen, Germany as well as numerous satellite factories in other countries. The first C-Class (W202) sedan was produced on 1 June 1993, and the first of the second generation (W203) rolled off the assembly line on 18 July 2000. The C-Class has been available with a

neg: Mercedes-Benz 7G-Tronic transmission acceleration times and quicker intermediate sprints than the outgoing 5-speed automatic transmission. The 7G-Tronic has two reverse gear ratios: 3.416 and 2.231. The winter mode, also recently named 'comfort' mode, starts out in 2nd forward and 2nd reverse. The transmission can skip gears when downshifting. It also has a lockup torque converter on all seven gears, allowing better transmission of torque for improved acceleration. The transmission's case is made of magnesium, a first for the industry, to save weight. The 7G-Tronic is the fifth-generation transmission for Mercedes-Benz. About 65 percent of Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans, wagons, and sport coupes are purchased

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2Q 2012. It is an armoured version of G 500 long Station Wagon with bullet resistance level FB6 or FB7, Touchshift 7‑speed automatic transmission. EDITION.PUR is a long-wheelbase station wagon based on the G 280 CDI from the 461 model series. It includes all-terrain tyres in size 265/75 R 16 on aluminium rims, flexible wheel arch flaring, protective grilles for the headlamps and lights, optional a walk-on bonnet, a towing lug at the front, a two-section rear door, four individual seats upholstered in hard-wearing fabric or man-made leather, rubber floor coverings in the passenger compartment, spray-protected controls and drainage apertures

neg: Mercedes-Benz buses by the VDV. In 1977, Mercedes-Benz presented a 17-metre-long articulated version of the O305 (the O305 G), featuring a rear-mounted engine. By the end of the 1970s the project was improved and a VÖV-II standardised bus range was presented. Mercedes-Benz again took part in the project and in 1980 presented the "S80" standardised regular-service bus. After minor changes were made, the Mercedes-Benz S80 came into production in 1984 as the O405, succeeding the O305. In the following year, an articulated (O405 G) and a rural-service version (O407) were unveiled. In 1995 Daimler-Benz Bus and Coach range and Kässbohrer Bus Division

neg: Toyota Active Control Suspension straight-line performance somewhat. Introduced in September 1989 on the Japanese market only Toyota Celica ST183 GT-R Active Sports. Ten years later, Mercedes-Benz introduced a very similar active suspension, called Active Body Control , on the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in 1999. <BR> Toyota Active Control Suspension Toyota Active Control Suspension was (according to Toyota) the world's first fully active suspension. It was a complex hydropneumatic, computer-controlled active suspension system. This did away with conventional springs and anti-roll (stabiliser) bars in favour of hydraulic struts controlled by an array of sensors (such as yaw velocity sensors, vertical G sensors, height sensors, wheel speed

neg: Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since 1953, the E-Class falls midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations. Before 1993, the E in Mercedes-Benz nomenclature was a suffix following a vehicle's model number which stood for "Einspritzmotor" (German for fuel injection engine). It began to appear in the early 1960s, when that feature began to be utilized broadly in the maker's product line, and not just in its upper tier luxury and sporting models. By the launch

neg: Mercedes-Benz G-Class R 18 tyres, carbon-fibre look inserts in the protective strips, an underguard and an AMG sports exhaust system, two-tone upholstery in porcelain/black designo leather (optional Single-tone black designo leather), chrome luggage compartment sill protector with "Mercedes-Benz" lettering and a radiator grille with chrome inserts, black leather dashboard, armrest, door handles and parking brake lever; gathered leather inner door panels, black designo velour floor mats with porcelain edging, designo wood trim in black piano lacquer, steering wheel and selector lever are in a leather/piano lacquer combination with contrasting topstitching. Japan version of Edition Select includes G 500 (as G 550), and

neg: Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219) and 'Grand Edition' insignia. Models were also offered with a choice of designo leather upholstery and four exclusive metallic exterior paint colours. In 2008, a facelift was introduced for the CLS-Class: Pre-facelift styling Post-facelift styling The CLS-Class was produced in Sindelfingen, Germany. The following are the sales figures in European markets and in the United States only: Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219) The W219 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the first generation of the CLS-Class range of four-door sedan features a fastback body style by Mercedes-Benz, and was produced between 2004 and 2010. The CLS-Class only has four seats and is marketed by Mercedes

neg: Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4² show car G 500 4×4² version was Extreme-G, and the positive response to this concept helped endorse the development of the production version. One reason the concept was developed was due to the high-demand for the G-Class, and in 2014 the G-Class sold over 14,000 units which is a lot for this type of vehicle. It was introduced to the U.S. market as the G550 4x4² as a 2017 model. Although a different designation it has the same engine and transmission as the global version. That includes a seven speed transmission and a double-turbo V-8 that can produce up to