Mercedes-Benz · W02 · 1926-1933

History of the W02

The Mercedes-Benz W02 Stuttgart 200 debuted in 1926 as a landmark achievement in interwar automotive design.

Development began in 1925 with engineers focusing on combining luxury with accessible pricing for the expanding middle-class market.

The model launched to immediate acclaim in September 1926, becoming one of Mercedes-Benz's most successful consumer vehicles.

Production concluded in 1933 as the company transitioned to the modern W11 platform and evolving market conditions.

  • 1926Introduction
  • 1933Production ends