Launched as M-Class in 1997 as body-on-frame SUV. First luxury SUV with electronic stability control. Production moved to Alabama in 2005. Quality improved significantly after 2001 facelift
Third generation C-Class produced from 2006 to 2014. Available in sedan, station wagon and coupe bodystyles. Production reached over 2.4 million units worldwide. Brand's best-selling vehicle at launch
Sixth generation S-Class produced from 2013 to 2020. Designed by Il-hun Yoon in 2009, inspired by F700 concept. Production started in Sindelfingen, Germany in June 2013
Fourth generation E-Class produced from 2009 to 2016. Available as sedan (W212) and estate (S212) body styles. Coupé/cabriolet versions based on W204 C-Class platform. Global sales reached 550,000 units by July 2011
Second generation C-Class produced from 1999 to 2010. Available in sedan, coupe, and station wagon body styles. Over 2 million units sold by September 2006. Over 30% sales in Germany, 20% in United States
Mercedes-Benz W201 was first compact class sedan produced from 1982 to 1993. Designed by Bruno Sacco, production started in Sindelfingen at 140,000 units/year. Total production reached 1,879,629 units over eleven years