Mercedes-Benz is a German luxury automaker known for innovation and luxury sedans. Gottlieb Daimler was the first to drive a Mercedes in 1886. Key Mercedes models introduced over the years include the Benz and Cie introduced in 1909, the iconic W116 S-Class introduced in 1972, and the A-Class introduced in 2014 featuring a turbocharged 211 PS engine. Graphs are presented showing demand for various Mercedes models over time.