The Inventor of the Automobile
Mercedes Benz is the oldest car brand in the world and is synonymous with luxury, quality and innovation. The brand was founded in 1926 from the merger of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. However, the history goes back to 1886, when Carl Bandz patented the world's first car.
The current range is enormous: from the compact A-Class to the luxurious S-Class, from the performance-oriented AMGmodels to the fully electric EQ-series. With model prices of approx €32,000 to more than €250,000 there is a Mercedes for every budget.
Mercedes-Benz insurance costs on average €60-€150 per month for Allrisk, depending on the model. Due to the high build quality, good parts availability and excellent safety scores, Mercedes models can be insured relatively cheaply.
Mercedes-Benz Models Insurance
The most popular Mercedes-Benz models:
A-Class & CLA
116-421 hp | Gasoline & Hybrid
From €32,000 | Entry-level model
- ✓ Hatchback & Sedan
- ✓ MBUX infotainmandt
- ✓ AMG A35 & A45 available
- ✓ Popular with younger riders
C-Class
170-510 hp | All drivetrains
From €52,000 | Most popular Mercedes
- ✓ Sedan, Estate & Coupé
- ✓ Plug-in Hybrid 110 km EV
- ✓ AMG C43 & C63 available
- ✓ Most sold model in the Netherlands
E-Class
197-612 hp | All drivetrains
From €68,000 | Business Class
- ✓ Sedan, Estate & All-Terrain
- ✓ MBUX Hyperscreen option
- ✓ Level 3 autonomous driving
- ✓ AMG E53 & E63 available
S-Class
299-612 hp | V6, V8 & V12
From €130,000 | Flagship
- ✓ Ultimate luxury limousine
- ✓ Maybach variant available
- ✓ S 580 V8 & S 680 V12
- ✓ Level 3 autonomous driving
🚙 SUV & Off-Road Range
- → GLA & CAP: Compact SUVs from €45,000
- → GLC: Mid-size SUV, most popular SUV
- → GLE & GLS: Large SUVs, 7-seater option
- → G-Class: Legendary off-roader from €140,000
📜 Carl Benz & Gottlieb Daimler: Pioneers
Carl Bandz (1844-1929) built in 1885 the world's first car, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, patented on January 29, 1886. His wife Bertha Bandz made the first long-distance ride of 194 km in 1888.
Gottlieb Daimler (1834-1900) and Wilhelm Maybach independently developed the first four-wheeled car in Stuttgart (1886). They founded the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft in 1890.
The name Mercedes comes from Mercédès Jellinek, daughter of Emil Jellinek, a Daimler dealer who in 1900 demanded that the cars be named after his daughter. In 1926 both companies merged into Daimler-Bandz AG.
🏁 Mercedes-AMG: Performance Division
AMG was in 1967 founded by Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher as an independent motorsport tuner. The name stands for Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach (birthplace Aufrecht). Since 2005, AMG has been a 100% subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz.
Well-known breakthrough: the legendary one "Rote Sau" (300 SEL 6.8) won the 1971 Spa 24 Hours. AMG engines are hand-built Affalterbach volgens het principe "One Man, One Engine" – elke engine draagt de signatuur van zijn bouwer.
⚡ Mercedes-EQ: Electric Future
Mercedes EQ is the fully electric sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, introduced in 2019. The range is growing rapidly with models from compact to ultra-luxury. The EQS is the electric flagship with up to 785 km range.
Available EQ models: EQA (Compact SUV), EQB (7-seater family SUV), EQC (SUV), EQE (sedan & SUV), EQS (luxury sedan & SUV), EQV (electric V-Class).
💰 Premium indication Mercedes-Benz 2025
Average monthly premium per model class:
| Model class | WA | WA+ | All risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Class / CLA | €35-€50 | €45-€70 | €60-€100 |
| B-Class / GLA | €40-€55 | €50-€80 | €70-€110 |
| C-Class / GLC | €45-€65 | €60-€95 | €80-€130 |
| E-Class / GLE | €55-€80 | €75-€120 | €100-€170 |
| S-Class / GLS | €70-€120 | €100-€180 | €150-€280 |
| AMG models | €80-€150 | €120-€250 | €180-€400 |
| G-Class | €90-€140 | €130-€220 | €200-€350 |
📊 Mercedes-Benz Facts & Figures
⚠️ Security Requirements Higher Models
For more expensive Mercedes models such as the S-Class, G-Class, AMG GT and Maybach additional security may be required (SCM class 3+). This especially applies to models above €100,000 list value. Check the exact requirements with your insurer in advance.
Why insure Mercedes-Benz with Specialist?
🔧 Benefits of Mercedes-Benz Insurance
- → New value scheme 3 years: Longest in the market
- → Original parts: Always repair with genuine Mercedes parts
- → No deductible: For repairs at a Mercedes dealer
- → Replacement transport: Equivalent Mercedes during repair
- → AMG Specialist: Knowledge of performance models
- → EQ battery coverage: Specially for electric models
🛡️ What Coverage for Your Mercedes?
- → New Mercedes (0-5 years): All risk with new value scheme
- → C-Class / E-Class: All risk or WA+ depending on age
- → AMG models: All-risk with accessories cover
- → EQ electric: All-risk with EV battery coverage
- → S-Class / G-Class: All risk, consider valuation
- → Older Mercedes (10+ years): WA or WA+ is often sufficient
Insurers For Mercedes-Benz 2025
💡 Tips for Mercedes-Benz Owners
- ✓ Mercedes Benz Insurance: 3 years new value scheme + no deductible
- ✓ Always compare: Branded dealer can be more expensive than regular insurer
- ✓ AMG accessories: Document upgrades for appraisal
- ✓ EQ charging station: Insure separately in home insurance
- ✓ G-Class off-road: Ask about site damage coverage
- ✓ Hedin & Van Mossel: Largest Mercedes dealers in the Netherlands
📍 Mercedes-Benz Timeline
- → 1886: Carl Benz patents the world's first car
- → 1888: Bertha Benz's first long-distance ride (194 km)
- → 1902: Mercedes name officially registered
- → 1909: Three-pointed star introduced as logo
- → 1926: Merger of Daimler and Benz to form Mercedes-Benz
- → 1967: AMG founded by Aufrecht & Melcher
- → 2005: AMG 100% subsidiary Mercedes-Benz
- → 2019: Launch of Mercedes-EQ electric
