Mercedes Benz is the favorite car of everyone. Not just the very popular car of the Mercedes, it also gives a tough competition to its opponents such as Ford, Honda and other brands. Many people want to know what makes this car so special? There are some amazing facts about Mercedes Benz that will surely fulfill your curiosity.

The Marriage Secret

The 1st petrol operated Mercedes Benz cars were manufactured by Karl Benz, who is the co-founder of the Mercedes-Benz. His fiancée named Bertha was required to invest in this project as a condition of the predominant marriage law.

Bicycle Plans

The automaker launched three models of bicycles as the Fitness Bike, Carbon Bike, and the Trailblazer Bike. Mercedes has plans to launch a few more sophisticated bicycle models in the future.

Pope Also Uses Benz

We all know that Mercedes Benz is people’s favorite. There is not a single person who is untouched by its glamour and ecstasy. Even “The Pope” drives a Mercedes Benz M-Class SUV. This model comes with advanced features and functionality such as bullet-proof glass, oxygen system etc. Mercedes is a renowned brand that has a reputation to supply vehicles for VIP’s with added features.

Ranking

In 2013, Mercedes was granted the 30th position in Fortune 100 ranking for “Best Firms to Work For”. This is a proof that the splendid automobile manufacturer follows an employee-friendly scheme.

Famous People Associated With Mercedes Benz

You will be surprised to know that many top celebrities were associated with the Mercedes-Benz 600 model. Some of them being John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Jack Nicholson, Hugh Hefner, Aristotle Onassis, Coco Chanel, Elizabeth Taylor and Fidel Castro, who had the privilege to own this iconic model.

Symbol

Mercedes has a symbol of star. Many people do not know its significance. This symbol symbolizes land, air, and sea. You will see it on all models launched by Mercedes brand.

Motto

The popular Mercedes motto is “Das Beste oder Nichts”. This statement means “the best or nothing”. Truly, Mercedes is one of the leading car manufacturers in the world.

The Golden Fact

One billionaire from Abu Dhabi requested for a customized Mercedes-Benz made with a gold exterior. To fulfill this order request, professionals under this brand used white gold to complete the entire body work. So, the complete exterior of the car was covered with gold.

Conclusion

So, these are some of the interesting information that many of the people are not aware of.  Learning about them would surely equip you with more knowledge about your favorite brand.