Who owns Mercedes-Benz?
Mercedes-Benz is owned by Mercedes-Benz Group (Germany, XETRA: MBG).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Stuttgart
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Stuttgart
- Founded
- 1926
- Category
- Automotive › Cars › Luxury cars
- Parent ticker
- XETRA: MBG
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Mercedes-Benz
The Mercedes name came from the daughter of a dealer who ordered a batch of cars on condition they carry it, and the three-pointed star stands for engines on land, at sea and in the air. Its S-Class has introduced many safety features later made mandatory.
Ownership timeline of Mercedes-Benz
- 1926 – present Mercedes-Benz Group [1] reported
Where Mercedes-Benz sits in Mercedes-Benz Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Mercedes-Benz?
The parent company of Mercedes-Benz is Mercedes-Benz Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.
Is Mercedes-Benz German?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz originated in Germany in 1926 and its owner, Mercedes-Benz Group, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is Mercedes-Benz still owned by Mercedes-Benz Group?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Mercedes-Benz is still owned by Mercedes-Benz Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Mercedes-Benz Group AG Annual Report 2025 — Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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