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15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Automotive1(m): 12:18pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Mercedes-Benz has been a well-known, luxury and family automobile brand for many years. So, over the various model years, many interesting and ground-breaking moments have happened to Mercedes-Benz. Here are 15 Mercedes-Benz fun facts that you may not be aware of. 1) The name Mercedes in Mercedes-Benz was gotten from Mercedes Jellinek, the daughter of Austrian consul general,entrepreneur and car racer, Emile Jellinek, who suggested to Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhem Maybach, Mercedes original owners, that they name the company's vehicles after his 11-year-old daughter. 2. Karl Benz, one of the founders of Mercedes-Benz, is widely regarded to have invented the first petrol-powered automobile, which was his 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen. 3. Gottlieb Daimler invented the honeycomb radiator that is still used on all water-cooled vehicles today! 4. In June 1909, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) registered both a 3-pointed and a 4-pointed star as trademarks, but only the 3-pointed star was used. To DMG, the star symbolized Gottlieb Daimler's aims for universal motorization: on land, water and in the air. 5. The Mercedes-Benz 600 or 600S Pullman Guard limousines have available armor-plating and have been used by many diplomats worldwide over the years. 6. The Popemobile that Pope Benedict XVI used the most was a modified Mercedes-Benz M-Class. 7. Every Mercedes-Benz vehicle body is welded in 10,000 places so that there is no space for the bolts or nuts to loosen. 8. The current Mercedes-Benz slogan is “Das Beste oder Nichts” which literally mean “The Best or Nothing”.This phrase helps represent what Mercedes-Benz as a brand stands for. 9. Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) was founded in 1899. In 1926, it merged with Benz & Cie. to become Daimler-Benz AG. Daimler AG runs Mercedes-Benz , Smart ,Mercedes-Benz Trucks , Freightliner ,Fuso ,Western Star , Bharatbenz ,Mercedes-Benz Vans , Mercedes-Benz Buses ,Setra and Thomas Built. 10. The iconic 1954-1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was the first vehicle to offer a direct fuel-injection engine. 11. There are four coats of paint that are sprayed on in between every hand polishing, then the final salt resistant painting is done by hand to give each Mercedes-Benz vehicle a smooth and glossy touch 12. In 1924, Mercedes-Benz vehicles were the first to feature a four-wheel brake system. 13. The 1st Mercedes-Benz brand name vehicles were produced in 1926, following the merger of Karl Benz's and Gottlieb Daimler's companies into the Daimler-Benz company. 14. Mercedes is a Spanish feminine given name, derived from Maria de las Mercedes ("Our Lady of Mercy" or "Mary of Mercies" ), which is one of the Roman Catholic titles of the Virgin Mary. The word "Mercedes" is ultimately of Latin origin meaning "Grace", "mercies"(the plural of mercy) 15. The 1936 Mercedes-Benz 260D was the first ever diesel-engine passenger car. Did you know any of these facts? Which was your favorite Mercedes-Benz fun fact? Source https://autojosh.com/15-interesting-fun-facts-mercedes-benz-daimler-ag/ Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Benjom(m): 12:55pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Informative 3 Likes |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Nobody: 7:12am On Mar 06, 2018 |
I wan sell my venza buy 4matic 9 Likes |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by godwinkessi: 7:14am On Mar 06, 2018 |
That won't stop rochas from winning imo come 2019 |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Nobody: 7:15am On Mar 06, 2018 |
godwinkessi: But it must surely send that vegetable back to daura 15 Likes |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by lexy070(m): 7:15am On Mar 06, 2018 |
No wonder we love Mercedes Benz. It's named after a babe 11 Likes |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by madridguy(m): 7:16am On Mar 06, 2018 |
The Best or Nothing. 2 Likes |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Nyroo: 7:17am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Benjom:
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Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by ibkgab001: 7:21am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Kingwizzy16: You mean the one that flew mercedece to Taraba 1 Like |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Nobody: 7:22am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by blackboy(m): 7:49am On Mar 06, 2018 |
godwinkessi: is he recontesting? NO!! he is done . No 3rd term |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by andymofia(m): 8:24am On Mar 06, 2018 |
ok |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by beetown(m): 8:48am On Mar 06, 2018 |
I'm definitely naming my daughter Mercedes now 1 Like |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by 400billionman: 8:54am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Complete history |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Germandude: 9:31am On Mar 06, 2018 |
My brother,if u see d way Germans drive these Benz on the high way,u ll start nodding ur head in amazement. They have a way of changing the sound to give it DAT g wagon sound.all in sleek and elegant design. U ll fall in love with them on Frankfurt high way.90% of cars on their highway na Benz. 1 Like |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by daiksworld: 9:47am On Mar 06, 2018 |
14. Mercedes is a Spanish feminine given name, derived from Maria de las Mercedes ("Our Lady of Mercy" or "Mary of Mercies" ), which is one of the Roman Catholic titles of the Virgin Mary. Definately naming my future daughter "MERCEDES" 1 Like |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by CHIGIM: 10:31am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Two cars in the world. Mercedes and otherS |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Mutuwa(m): 10:35am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Mercedes Benz motor cars. |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Edge1(m): 10:40am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Benz's connection with Roman Catholic though |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by imma2(m): 10:45am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Kingwizzy16:Come buy my own |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by Nobody: 10:53am On Mar 06, 2018 |
imma2:You go swap? |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by seenter84: 11:10am On Mar 06, 2018 |
Benz gives guts |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by chigoizie7(m): 11:23am On Mar 06, 2018 |
I need to own one, |
Re: 15 Interesting Fun Facts About The Mercedes Benz And Daimler AG by akigbemaru: 12:21pm On Mar 06, 2018 |
Automotive1: 1 Like |
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