Inside Mercedes-Benz: how the automaker’s production spread from Germany to 21 other countries
- Mercedes has production facilities in 22 different countries
- The German company has been building cars for over a century
- The manufacturer has plants in Germany, America, and Africa
Published by Henry Kelsall
Edited by Henry Kelsall
German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is a giant in the automotive world, producing some of the finest cars, from luxury sedans to high-performance hatchbacks.
The German manufacturer was founded in Stuttgart, Germany, and its headquarters remains there today.
But the company also has several manufacturing plants across the country, as well as a few more around the globe.
Here’s how Mercedes went from humble beginnings to the global motoring behemoth we know it as now.
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Where are Mercedes-Benz models made?
Germany is the home country of Mercedes, and naturally many of its production facilities are located there.
The Sindelfingen plant was founded in 1915 and is one of the oldest Mercedes factories, producing vehicles such as the S-Class, S-Class Maybach, and the all-electric EQS.
Mercedes expanded the factory by building an all-new assembly hall, Factory 56, in 2020.
However, in total, Mercedes has factories in 22 countries, including Germany.
These countries include the United States with its Tuscaloosa plant and South Africa with the East London factory.
Mercedes truly is global, opening a plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina, back in 1951.
It is here that its Sprinter model is produced, with the current version made in Argentina since 2019.
Production in Germany and beyond
Mercedes produces vehicles in some of its biggest markets.
Aside from Europe, the United States is an important territory for the German manufacturer.
Tuscaloosa is the main plant in America, founded in 1995 with four million vehicles rolling off the assembly line since 1997.
The plant is responsible for several models, including the Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS, and the C-Class.
Mercedes also has a facility in Beijing, which opened in 2005 and expanded to build engines in 2013.
The South African plant, meanwhile, produces C-Class sedans for both right-hand and left-hand drive markets.
Germany itself is also home to most Mercedes powertrain factories, with one of the most notable being in Berlin.
Founded in 1902, it’s the company’s oldest production facility, producing electric drive components and other electrical items.
Mercedes makes around 2.4 million vehicles each year, all spread out over its various production locations.
As you can see, Mercedes is a truly global company, cementing itself as one of the giants of the automotive world.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
