Mercedes-Benz
AutomotiveFounded in 1926 following the merger of Daimler and Benz (whose founders Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler invented the modern automobile in 1886), Mercedes-Benz is the world's premiere luxury automobile brand.
Official Mercedes-Benz Careers Website
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1926 (Roots to 1886)
- Founders
- Karl Benz & Gottlieb Daimler
- Headquarters
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Public Ticker
- ETR: MBG
About Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz traces its history directly to 1886 when Karl Benz patented the Benz Patent-Motorwagen (the world's first internal combustion automobile) and Gottlieb Daimler fitted a gas engine to a stagecoach. In 1926, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. merged to form Daimler-Benz AG.
Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Mercedes-Benz Group AG generates over €150 billion annually. Encompassing Mercedes-Benz luxury passenger cars (C, E, S-Class, G-Class), Mercedes-AMG performance, Mercedes-Maybach ultra-luxury, and EQ electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz defines automotive safety, luxury, and automated driving.
What Mercedes-Benz Does
Luxury Passenger Cars
Iconic executive sedans (E-Class, S-Class), luxury SUVs (GLE, GLS), and rugged G-Class Off-Roader.
Mercedes-Benz EQ (EVs)
Dedicated electric vehicle lineup (EQE, EQS, EQG) featuring hyperscreen cockpits and long-range battery tech.
Mercedes-AMG
High-performance sports cars, hand-built AMG V8 engines, and Formula 1 motorsport engineering.
Mercedes-Maybach
Bespoke ultra-luxury chauffeur sedans and SUVs tailored for elite global clientele.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Mercedes-Benz.
- Vehicle Safety & Crash Test Engineering
- MB.OS Software & Autonomous Driving (DRIVE PILOT)
- EV Battery & E-Drive Engineering
- Automotive Exterior & Interior Design
- Global Assembly & Smart Factory Operations
- Luxury Brand Marketing & Experience
- Financial Services & Treasury
- People Operations & HR
Mercedes-Benz's History
- 1886First Automobile Patent
Karl Benz patents Benz Patent-Motorwagen; Gottlieb Daimler builds high-speed engine.
- 1926Daimler-Benz Merger
Daimler and Benz merge, registering the iconic Three-Pointed Star trademark.
- 1954300 SL Gullwing Debut
Launches famous 300 SL Gullwing sports car featuring direct fuel injection.
- 1978Crumple Zone & ABS Pioneering
Pioneers safety cell crumple zones, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and airbag systems.
- 2023Level 3 DRIVE PILOT Approval
Becomes first automaker certified for Level 3 conditionally automated driving in US/Europe.
Purpose & Values
“First of all, build the best — The Best or Nothing”
