Built by Karl Benz in 1885, it is widely regarded as the world's first practical automobile and launched the era of individual mobility. Unlike other attempts of the time, it was not derived from a horse-drawn carriage — it was an entirely new machine with its own chassis and internal combustion engine, laying the foundations for modern automobile engineering.
The Benz Patent-Motorwagen is therefore not merely a historical exhibit, but a symbol of innovation, courage, and visionary thinking — values that Mercedes-Benz continues to build on today.
