Mercedes-Benz Innovations
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Mercedes-Benz Innovations
here is some of what Mercedes-Benz gave to the world of automobile..it shows how great this brand is ......(these are only some of them)
* Mercedes-Benz is the only car manufacturer called out by European authorities to the scene of an accident to perform research.
* The "Safety cage" or "Safety cell" construction with front and rear crumple zones was first developed by Mercedes-Benz in 1951.
* Anti-lock brakes (ABS) was pioneered by and first used in Mercedes-Benz cars in 1978. They have been standard equipment on all Mercedes-Benz cars since model year 1989. ABS is now used on virtually all cars.
* Mercedes-Benz pioneered and were the first to use traction control. It was introduced in 1986 to maintain car stability and driver control by reducing wheelslip on pulloff or in slippery conditions.
* The first airbags offered in the European market were in Mercedes-Benz automobiles in 1980. Also the first manufacturer to include airbags as standard safety equipment on its cars.
* Mercedes-Benz pioneered and was the first to introduce pre-tensioners to seat belts on the 1981 S-Class. In the event of a crash, a pre-tensioner will tighten the belt almost instantaneously, preventing the impact of the passenger against the seatbelt- caused by the jerking around in a crash.
* Stability control, brake assist, collapsible steering column, automatic fuel shut-off in an accident, and a large variety of other safety equipment and features were all pioneered, tested, and implemented into passenger cars first by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz is not known for making a large fuss about its innovations and is the only car manufacturer with the exceptional distinction of licensing their safety innovations for use by competitors in the name of improving automobile and family safety, thus placing family safety at a higher priority than profit and competitive advantage. Mercedes-Benz research indicates that stability control has prevented 42% of accidents that would have otherwise been unavoidable. Toyota has estimated 50%. According to Mercedes Benz research, Brake Assist has helped prevent 8% of rear-end collisions, and 13% of pedestrian accidents.
* PRE-SAFE is another Mercedes Benz innovation. The system uses radar to detect an imminent crash and prepares the car's safety systems to respond optimally. Occupants are also prepared by tightening the seatbelt, closing the sunroof and windows, and moving the seats into the optimal position.
* Mercedes Benz pioneered and were the first to use supercharging, the double-pivot steering system, the starter motor and fuel injection.
* Mercedes Benz is in the process of pioneering a fatigue-detection system that warns the driver when they are displaying signs of micro-sleep (when the eyes stay closed for slightly longer than a natural blinking action). The system will use a variety of data including the individual driving style, the duration of the journey, the time of day and the current traffic situation. Fatigue mostly sets in gradually.
* The fastest (production) automatic road car in the world is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at 334 km/h (208 mph). The car was co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars. It is assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. Although some consider the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 as the fastest automatic, the transmission used in that car is an automated manual and not a traditional automatic with a torque converter.
* The fastest street-legal saloon car in the world is the Mercedes-Benz BRABUS (tuned) W211 'E V12' - based on the E-Class saloon. The car uses a tuned version of the M275 AMG biturbo V12 engine which now produces 640 bhp (471 kW) and over 1000 Nm (757 lb-ft) of torque, the top speed was recorded as 350.2 km/h (217.6 mph) in Nardo, Italy. In 2006, Brabus once again beat the world record again with a twin-turbo CLS sedan named "The Rocket" by achieving a speed of 365.7 km/h (227.2 mph).
* The (W211) E320 CDI which has a (VNT) turbocharged, 3.0L V6 common rail diesel engine, set new world endurance records. It covered 100,000 miles (the equivalent of four times round the Earth, which has a circumference of approximately 24,900 miles) in record time with an astonishing average speed of 224.823 km/h (140 mph). Three identical cars did the endurance run (one set above record) and the other two cars set world records for time taken to cover 100,000 km and 50,000 miles respectively. After all three cars had completed the run their combined distance of 300,000 miles is one-and-a-quarter times the distance from Earth to the moon (all records were FIA approved).
* The most powerful naturally aspirated eight cylinder engine in the world is the Mercedes-AMG, 6208cc M156 V8 engine. It is the first engine in the world to combine large displacement with the high-revving concept, allowing it to produce around 20 percent more torque than comparable naturally aspirated engines in this performance class. The V8 engine is badged '63 AMG' and will replace the '55 AMG' M113 engine in most applicable models (exceptions include the SL55 and G55 AMG which will retain the M113 engine). The M156 engine can produce up to 518bhp, and although some models using this engine do have this output (like the S63 and CL63 AMGs) specific output varies slightly across other models in the range.[19]. In the future Mercedes-Benz AMG plan to tweak and add twin turbochargers to this engine for use in some of their cars.
* Since 1948, Mercedes-Benz has built the Unimog, or "Universal Motor-Gerät", a 4WD truck. It features extreme offroad capability due to offset axles and elastic frame, drive shafts for numerous additional machines, hydraulic and pneumatic connections, etc. Despite its high price, the Unimog is popular as an allround work horse, as snow plow, expedition vehicle in desert, jungle, and mountains, and it has won the truck class at high speed desert races such as Paris-Dakar[citation needed], and is used in some countries by their armed forces.
* Mercedes-Benz claims all of the wood used in its modern automobiles is raised on tree farms. This claim has not been confirmed.[citation needed]
* The first Daimler-Benz factory to be built outside of Germany after World War II was in Argentina. It originally built a massive number of trucks, some of which were slightly modified (by Mercedes-Benz) to Truck-Busses, popularly named Colectivo (in Buenos Aires).
* In September 2003, Mercedes-Benz introduced the world's first 7-speed automatic transmission called '7G-TRONIC'.
* Jeremy Clarkson said in a Top Gear episode that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always contained technology that will make its way down to other cars in the future. Clarkson states, "If you want to know what toys are going to be fitted in your ordinary family saloon in like 10 years time, there is only one place to look..." "It's more than just a car, it's a glimpse into the future, it's a showcase of everything that can be done and everything that everyone else will be doing very soon."
* Due to a period (late 1990s - early 2000s) of poor reliability, Mercedes-Benz suffered by having none of its eleven models available for sale in North America recommended by Consumer Reports due to poor reliability.
* Due to a period (late 1990s - early 2000s) of poor reliability, the old Mercedes-Benz W163 M-Class ranked as the least reliable mid-size SUV for sale in North America according to research by Consumer Reports. [21]
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* Mercedes-Benz is the only car manufacturer called out by European authorities to the scene of an accident to perform research.
* The "Safety cage" or "Safety cell" construction with front and rear crumple zones was first developed by Mercedes-Benz in 1951.
* Anti-lock brakes (ABS) was pioneered by and first used in Mercedes-Benz cars in 1978. They have been standard equipment on all Mercedes-Benz cars since model year 1989. ABS is now used on virtually all cars.
* Mercedes-Benz pioneered and were the first to use traction control. It was introduced in 1986 to maintain car stability and driver control by reducing wheelslip on pulloff or in slippery conditions.
* The first airbags offered in the European market were in Mercedes-Benz automobiles in 1980. Also the first manufacturer to include airbags as standard safety equipment on its cars.
* Mercedes-Benz pioneered and was the first to introduce pre-tensioners to seat belts on the 1981 S-Class. In the event of a crash, a pre-tensioner will tighten the belt almost instantaneously, preventing the impact of the passenger against the seatbelt- caused by the jerking around in a crash.
* Stability control, brake assist, collapsible steering column, automatic fuel shut-off in an accident, and a large variety of other safety equipment and features were all pioneered, tested, and implemented into passenger cars first by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz is not known for making a large fuss about its innovations and is the only car manufacturer with the exceptional distinction of licensing their safety innovations for use by competitors in the name of improving automobile and family safety, thus placing family safety at a higher priority than profit and competitive advantage. Mercedes-Benz research indicates that stability control has prevented 42% of accidents that would have otherwise been unavoidable. Toyota has estimated 50%. According to Mercedes Benz research, Brake Assist has helped prevent 8% of rear-end collisions, and 13% of pedestrian accidents.
* PRE-SAFE is another Mercedes Benz innovation. The system uses radar to detect an imminent crash and prepares the car's safety systems to respond optimally. Occupants are also prepared by tightening the seatbelt, closing the sunroof and windows, and moving the seats into the optimal position.
* Mercedes Benz pioneered and were the first to use supercharging, the double-pivot steering system, the starter motor and fuel injection.
* Mercedes Benz is in the process of pioneering a fatigue-detection system that warns the driver when they are displaying signs of micro-sleep (when the eyes stay closed for slightly longer than a natural blinking action). The system will use a variety of data including the individual driving style, the duration of the journey, the time of day and the current traffic situation. Fatigue mostly sets in gradually.
* The fastest (production) automatic road car in the world is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at 334 km/h (208 mph). The car was co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars. It is assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. Although some consider the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 as the fastest automatic, the transmission used in that car is an automated manual and not a traditional automatic with a torque converter.
* The fastest street-legal saloon car in the world is the Mercedes-Benz BRABUS (tuned) W211 'E V12' - based on the E-Class saloon. The car uses a tuned version of the M275 AMG biturbo V12 engine which now produces 640 bhp (471 kW) and over 1000 Nm (757 lb-ft) of torque, the top speed was recorded as 350.2 km/h (217.6 mph) in Nardo, Italy. In 2006, Brabus once again beat the world record again with a twin-turbo CLS sedan named "The Rocket" by achieving a speed of 365.7 km/h (227.2 mph).
* The (W211) E320 CDI which has a (VNT) turbocharged, 3.0L V6 common rail diesel engine, set new world endurance records. It covered 100,000 miles (the equivalent of four times round the Earth, which has a circumference of approximately 24,900 miles) in record time with an astonishing average speed of 224.823 km/h (140 mph). Three identical cars did the endurance run (one set above record) and the other two cars set world records for time taken to cover 100,000 km and 50,000 miles respectively. After all three cars had completed the run their combined distance of 300,000 miles is one-and-a-quarter times the distance from Earth to the moon (all records were FIA approved).
* The most powerful naturally aspirated eight cylinder engine in the world is the Mercedes-AMG, 6208cc M156 V8 engine. It is the first engine in the world to combine large displacement with the high-revving concept, allowing it to produce around 20 percent more torque than comparable naturally aspirated engines in this performance class. The V8 engine is badged '63 AMG' and will replace the '55 AMG' M113 engine in most applicable models (exceptions include the SL55 and G55 AMG which will retain the M113 engine). The M156 engine can produce up to 518bhp, and although some models using this engine do have this output (like the S63 and CL63 AMGs) specific output varies slightly across other models in the range.[19]. In the future Mercedes-Benz AMG plan to tweak and add twin turbochargers to this engine for use in some of their cars.
* Since 1948, Mercedes-Benz has built the Unimog, or "Universal Motor-Gerät", a 4WD truck. It features extreme offroad capability due to offset axles and elastic frame, drive shafts for numerous additional machines, hydraulic and pneumatic connections, etc. Despite its high price, the Unimog is popular as an allround work horse, as snow plow, expedition vehicle in desert, jungle, and mountains, and it has won the truck class at high speed desert races such as Paris-Dakar[citation needed], and is used in some countries by their armed forces.
* Mercedes-Benz claims all of the wood used in its modern automobiles is raised on tree farms. This claim has not been confirmed.[citation needed]
* The first Daimler-Benz factory to be built outside of Germany after World War II was in Argentina. It originally built a massive number of trucks, some of which were slightly modified (by Mercedes-Benz) to Truck-Busses, popularly named Colectivo (in Buenos Aires).
* In September 2003, Mercedes-Benz introduced the world's first 7-speed automatic transmission called '7G-TRONIC'.
* Jeremy Clarkson said in a Top Gear episode that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always contained technology that will make its way down to other cars in the future. Clarkson states, "If you want to know what toys are going to be fitted in your ordinary family saloon in like 10 years time, there is only one place to look..." "It's more than just a car, it's a glimpse into the future, it's a showcase of everything that can be done and everything that everyone else will be doing very soon."
* Due to a period (late 1990s - early 2000s) of poor reliability, Mercedes-Benz suffered by having none of its eleven models available for sale in North America recommended by Consumer Reports due to poor reliability.
* Due to a period (late 1990s - early 2000s) of poor reliability, the old Mercedes-Benz W163 M-Class ranked as the least reliable mid-size SUV for sale in North America according to research by Consumer Reports. [21]
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