Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German luxury automotive brand known for producing high-end passenger cars, vans, and commercial vehicles. It operates as a division of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, a publicly traded company headquartered in Stuttgart.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Stuttgart
Founded
1926
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
XETRA
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Data Hosting
DE
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1926
Company Foundation
Daimler-Benz AG was formed through the merger of Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft.
2022
Corporate Rebranding
Daimler AG officially rebranded to Mercedes-Benz Group AG to focus on automotive production.