Mercedes-Benz '140Years 140Places' global tour clocks up 3800km through NZ

"The conclusion of the New Zealand leg of the Mercedes-Benz "140Years 140Places" tour totalled 3800km through the North and South Islands, generated more than 10,000 photographs and videos and connected countless generations of the marque's vehicles."

 

"The 140Years 140Places global journey was created to mark 140 years since Carl Benz filed the patent for the first automobile. It began in Europe in January 2026, following the world debut of the new S-Class, and and will conclude in Stuttgart this October. The tour reveals the new S-Class ahead of the local market introductions, including NZ."

 

"As part of the worldwide tour, three new-generation S-Class models were each given a heritage-inspired name. NZ welcomed Gottlieb, a nod to Gottlieb Daimler, while Carl and Bertha both toured Australia."