Mercedes-Benz: 120 Years of Innovation

The 120 year history of Mercedes-Benz also celebrates the twelve decades of continuous innovation for car production. The German automaker has introduced numerous safety and technological features that later became a standard in modern vehicles. The video timeline below traces the roots of the company, from Karl Benz’s invention of the first petrol engine car called Motorwagen, to the first 6-cylinder racing engine and a series of constant creative development of the modern automobile.