By Editor Mercedes-Benz Group AG is leading German multinational automotive company. Founded in the year 1926 by Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, Mercedes-Benz Group is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. It is known globally for its luxury, high-end passenger cars and premium vans. The company’s brand portfolio includes Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Maybach. Mercedes-Benz also operates in the areas of mobility and financial services through Athlon, Mercedes-Benz Bank and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 28th June 1926 |
| Founder | Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler |
| Headquarters | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Chairman | Ola Kallenius |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Products | Passenger Cars, Commercial and Passenger Vans |
| Net Worth | 265 billion Euros (2024) |
| Owner | Institutional and Retail investors |
| Brands | Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, |
| Official Website | www.group.mercedes-benz.com |
Net Worth and Market Cap
Net Worth of Mercedes-Benz Group stood at approximately 265 billion Euros, with a total equity of 93.63 billion Euros in 2024. The company’s current market capitalisation is 5,633.99 billion Euros. Mercedes-Benz is among the top ten most valuable auto manufacturers in the world by market capitalisation. Its market cap has grown in the recent years, reflecting its status of a top luxury vehicle company.
Corporate Structure
Ola Kallenius is the Chairman of The Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group. He was appointed chairman in the year 2019. Jorg Burzer is the Chief Technology Officer and a member of the Board of Management. Other members of the board of management include Mathias Geisen, Olaf Schick, Michael Schiebe and Brita Seeger.
Overview of Products
Mercedes-Benz Group offers numerous models of premium and luxury cars of various types like sedans, coupes, convertibles, wagons and SUVs/crossovers. Major models include entry or compact CLA and GLA, mid-size C-class, E-class and GLC, SUV and crossover models like G-Class, GLS and GLE, performance models like AMG CLA and ultra-luxury models like Maybach S-Class.
The company also offers premium commercial and passenger vans like Citan, Sprinter, Vito, electric variants like eSprinter and eVito, and Marco Polo.
Mercedes-Benz also offers mobility and financial services. These include vehicle financing, vehicle leasing, vehicle insurance and vehicle rentals.
Scale of Operations
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. It operates around 35 production facilities in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Africa. The company is active in nearly all the countries of the world.
The company sold 2,160,000 vehicles in the year 2025, generating a revenue of 132.2 billion Euros. It has an employee base of around 164,000, as of 31st December 2025. Mercedes-Benz Group holds stakes in other vehicle manufacturers like Daimler Truck, Aston Martin and BAIC Motor.