{"id":333756,"date":"2017-10-25T16:36:51","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T16:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=333756"},"modified":"2025-01-10T20:43:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T20:43:39","slug":"mercedes-benz-biggest-hitters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/mercedes-benz-biggest-hitters\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz: The Biggest Hitters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The very first <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/mercedes-benz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; the Patent Motorwagen &#8211; was produced way back in 1886 and it\u2019s fair to say that, since then, the German car manufacturer has released a whole lot of brilliant automobiles that have been difficult to match in quality, style and performance, but which of their cars have been the best? Here are what we think are Mercedes- Benz&#8217;s biggest hitters of all time:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1928 SSK<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mercedes SSK, or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pursuitclassics.com\/en\/blog\/153-mercedes-benz-ssk-super-sport-kurz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Super sport Kurz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to give it its full title, was one of the greatest Grand Prix sports racing cars of its time. It is, perhaps, best known for its victory in the 1931 Mille Miglia Race. At the time of its launch, it was one of the fastest racing vehicles available, and even know it is one of the vehicles most highly coveted by collectors of sports cars and racing vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1961 W111 Coupe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scherbanlaw.com\/vehicle-accidents\/accident-injury\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A car accident lawyer can help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you pay for your medical bills and sort out your life following an accident, but as we all know, it\u2019s better to never have the accident at all, or at least to make yourself as safe as possible when you\u2019re on the road, which is just one of the reasons why the 1961 W111 Coupe deserves a spot on this list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed with a higher level of comfort and safety in mind, the coupe featured a wider than usual cabin, and larger windshield to ensure a clearer view of the road. As well as that, it included crumple zones at the front and rear and retractable seat belts that were patented by Mercedes-Benz at the time. Of course, the W111 Coupe was also one of the most stylish and attractive cars of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1979 Gelandewagen<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-presso_thumbnail_full wp-image-333758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k-770x543.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k-1536x1083.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k-293x207.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8359525088_86bf73cec2_k-1400x987.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of Mercedes-Benz, you probably don\u2019t think of a bulky SUV, probably conjuring an image of a nice little coupe or a flashy executive motor vehicle instead, but you know what? The German car company did, in fact, make one of the best luxury SUVs ever made in the form of the Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen, which was launched in 1979.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally created as a military vehicle for the Shah of Iran, who at the time held a majority of shares in the company, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbusa.com\/mercedes\/vehicles\/class\/class-G\/bodystyle-SUV\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G-Wagen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it came to be known, although not one of Mercedes\u2019 most beautiful vehicles was strong, sturdy and great for getting off road without sacrificing one\u2019s comfort, earning it a solid place on this list. If you buy one of the modern iterations of this vehicle today, you surely won\u2019t be disappointed either!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1934 W25 Silver Arrow<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No serious list of Mercedes-Benz\u2019s best cars would be complete without a mention of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedes-benz.com\/en\/mercedes-benz\/classic\/history\/mercedes-benz-silver-arrows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1934 Silver Arrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is quite simply one of the most iconic &nbsp;motor vehicles of all time, due primarily to its unique bullet-like shape, but also because of its history as an early racing car, competing as it did in the Nurburgring race of 1934, which it won.. Weighing just 751 kilograms, this car was light, fast (350 HP) and a delight to watch in action. We can only imagine how fantastic it would have been to get behind the wheel of such an iconic vehicle!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1953 W120 Ponton<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1953 W120 Ponton had to be on this list, not only because it is a beautiful car that the company should be proud of producing, but also because it is the vehicle that saved Mercedes-Benz from almost certain destruction during the war and enabled us to continue enjoying their superior quality to this day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The car was named after the German word meaning pontoon, which is a type of fender and if you look at pictures of the car, you will be able to see why &#8211; it has a very distinctive fender that set a trend in the post-war years of the 1950s and early 60s. However, what was really great about the W120 Ponton was its comfort and the beautiful way that it handled. Once people had tested it out for themselves, they were sold!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 2003 SLR McLaren<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-333759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16760328488_a32f3ddf68_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16760328488_a32f3ddf68_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16760328488_a32f3ddf68_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16760328488_a32f3ddf68_b-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16760328488_a32f3ddf68_b-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16760328488_a32f3ddf68_b-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16760328488_a32f3ddf68_b-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/16760328488_a32f3ddf68_b-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes\u2019 2003 offering &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cargurus.co.uk\/Cars\/l-Used-Mercedes-Benz-m297\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the SLR Mclaren<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; was a \u2018Sport Light Racing\u2019 vehicle (hence SLR), and perhaps the most iconic of all vehicles produced by the German automotive experts (although the Silver Bullet is also a strong contender for that title). Unfortunately, the car, which boasted a 617 horsepower engine and wheels that were shaped like turbines and able to suck in lots more air to keep the tires cool, had a hefty price tag of $450,000, putting it well out of the reach of the average Joe, but still firmly cementing it as a classic car for all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1886 Benz-Patent Motorwagen<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first vehicle ever launched by &nbsp;the Mercedes-Benz company, the 1886 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FucB-aaMEsM\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benz-Patent Motorwagen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not look like much now and unless you\u2019re a fan of all things steampunk, driving one might not seem like the most exhilarating of experience, but it has earned its place on this lust by being the first ever Mercedes and (depending on who you speak to) the first car of all time. Just think where we would be now if this simple vehicle with just 3 -heels and a slight 954 rear mounted single cylinder engine had never been invented! It may be quaint, but it\u2019s truly an icon!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re talking classic cars, you\u2019ll find it very difficult to beat the 1954 300 SL <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I4uEk3AcY84\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gullwing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which was launched at that year\u2019s New York Auto Show to an instantly enamoured audience. What made this Mercedes-Benz so special? At the time, it was the fastest vehicle around, but perhaps more importantly, it was also the first automobile to utilize direct fuel injection &#8211; an advancement that made owning a car a lot more convenient. As well as that, the 1954 Gullwing also boasted a 3-liter inline 6, which meant that it packed a punch in the power department, and, of course, unique gullwing doors that slid upwards like the wings of birds, giving the vehicle its name. Aesthetically appealing, powerful and innovative, it was a big hit then and can still be considered a classic now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1990 Sauber-Mercedes C11<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sauber-Mercedes C11, which was built by Peter Sauber, who &nbsp;would go on to be the company&#8217;s F1 team owner was built specifically to take place in the World Sports-prototype Championship in 1990. A powerful machine, it used its five-liter V8 turbocharged engine to devastating effect, winning pretty much every race in the season, save for the Le Mans 24 Hours. Oh, and it looked pretty amazing too! Absolute perfection.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like classic cars; the kinds of cars you\u2019d expect to see Gary Cooper driving in one of those atmospheric film noirs that were made in the 1930s and 40s, then you\u2019ll adore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WlMYnAYExyk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1936 Mercedes-Benz 540k<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is surely one of the company\u2019s most stylish offerings. As well as looking the part, this 5.4-liter sports car may not have had a roof, but it did have a supercharged inline 8, which offered a pretty impressive for the time 180 horsepower, great handling and the ability to reach speeds of 110 mph. Unfortunately, only 500 of these vehicles were ever built. Which means that they\u2019re exceedingly difficult to even lay eyes on right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 2010 SLS AMG Roadster<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SLS AMG Roadster was exactly what fans of Mercedes hoped for when it was released in 2010. It handles like a dream while offering lots of power and being extremely comfortable. It was the first Mercedes built from beginning to end by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedes-amg.com\/en\/experience\/amg-partners.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMG<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it showed in its slightly more serious aesthetics, improved stability and supreme performance, which prompted Top Gear\u2019s Jeremy Clarkson to say it was the greatest car on the planet! A true feat of engineering the AMG Roadster undeniably was!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The 1963 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the vehicle that spurred Mercedes-Benz to create the ever-popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbusa.com\/mercedes\/vehicles\/class\/class-S\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S-Class <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">range of vehicles, but it is not only because if this that it deserves its place on the list. You see, the 600 Pullman was a brilliant luxury sedan in its own right, combining the comfort of its stretched wheelbase, which made for a smoother ride, with undeniable good looks, and a futuristic (at the time) moon roof, doors and trunk, which were operated using a unique hydraulic system, ensuring that it was a car for the rich and famous, including Elvis Presley himself, to be seen in. It\u2019s sad to think that only 3000 of them were ever produced and many of those will now be lost to the hazy days of the 60s and 70s!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, there have been no shortage of great cars in Mercedes-Benz\u2019s history, but do you agree with this list? Are there any cars that you think should be on the list that aren\u2019t, or have we added a vehicle you don\u2019t think makes the grade? Let us know in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The very first Mercedes-Benz &#8211; the Patent Motorwagen &#8211; was produced way back in 1886 and it\u2019s fair to say that, since then, the German car manufacturer has released a whole lot of brilliant automobiles that have been difficult to match in quality, style and performance, but which of their cars have been the best? 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