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Mercedes-Benz

10 facts from 4 episodes, in date order. These are what speakers said on the shows, each linked to the moment it was said. They aren't independently verified.

early 1900s

The Mercedes model name was taken from the daughter of one of Daimler's biggest dealers.

“is named after the daughter of one of their biggest dealers in their dealer network.”

Acquired · Porsche (with Doug DeMuro), 0:04:17

1924

Benz and Daimler merged in 1924 to form Mercedes-Benz.

“Benz and Daimler end up merging in 1924, and thus Mercedes Benz is born.”

Acquired · Porsche (with Doug DeMuro), 0:05:01

early 1990s

During its slump, Porsche built the Mercedes-Benz 500E sedan at its Zuffenhausen factory, which helped keep the lines running.

“Porsche built a Mercedes-Benz, which was called the 500E. It was a midsize sedan.”

Acquired · Porsche (with Doug DeMuro), 1:42:21

1998

Mercedes launched the M-Class SUV in the 1998 model year and BMW the X5 in 2000, before Porsche's Cayenne arrived in 2003.

“Mercedes came out with an SUV first in the 1998 model year called the M-Class”

Acquired · Porsche (with Doug DeMuro), 1:57:47

2009

Mercedes bought a 75% stake in Brawn GP for $200 million and renamed the team Mercedes.

“buying a 75% majority share in Braun for $200 million and renaming the team to Mercedes.”

Acquired · Formula 1, 2:33:57

2023

The hosts cite gross margins of 17% for BMW, 23% for Mercedes-Benz, 29% for Porsche and 48% for Ferrari.

“Mercedes is a little bit better at 23%. Porsche is at 29%, so about 50% higher than BMW. Ferrari is 48%.”

Acquired · Porsche (with Doug DeMuro), 2:50:16

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