Which mercedes are made in the usa

This made sense from a boring business point of view: the Wgeneration E-Class was the roomy wagon for us Americans, and Stuttgart didn't have to compete with BMW's Egeneration 3-Series wagon , which also stayed out of the States. In short, nobody missed the C-Class wagon, until you consider the fact that there were C43 AMG versions of the wagon as well, with a 4. How will I be able to explain this at classic car shows? The clever engineering hid most of the mechanicals underneath the "sandwich" floor structure, maximizing interior space up above.

The W was a major hit, expanding Mercedes-Benz's reach downmarket by stealing sales from the small French MPVs that had a lock on the segment. But the second and third generations of the model saw it morph into a conventional hatch. Was America denied something awesome? No, because it wouldn't be able to compete here in a market full of gigantic minivans. Can I import one? In about five years, when they become importable, someone will probably bring one in.

Under the sleek hood was a 5. We'll say this again: hp and lb-ft of torque. In a sleek station wagon. No, not for a looong time. If only it were that simple. Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep were absorbed by Italian maker Fiat after parent company Chrysler went into bankruptcy in Ram was born from Dodge's truck lineup.

Is the renamed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles—and the vehicles it makes—American anymore? Then there's the fact that numerous models built by the 11 foundational American brands listed above are today assembled outside of the 50 states.

On the other hand, foreign automakers from Honda to Mercedes-Benz assemble vehicles here in the U. So, which brands and models should be considered American? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA requires that automobile manufacturers track where a vehicle's parts are sourced, final assembly points, the country of origin of the engine and transmission, and what countries its parts come from.

Automakers must then display that information on every vehicle's window sticker. That data complicates things further. Mercedes-Benz Accessories. For You and Your Vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Accessories Items made with greater personalization and added protection in mind. Shop Now. This year, add the three-pointed star to your everyday life. Stay Connected Follow the official pages of mercedesbenzusa.

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