The Type 170 W15 debuted as Mercedes-Benz's response to growing demand for affordable yet sophisticated automobiles in the early 1930s.
Development focused on delivering engineering excellence through advanced suspension geometry and precise steering mechanisms accessible to discerning middle-class buyers.
The sedan launched in 1931 to immediate acclaim, establishing Mercedes presence in a rapidly expanding market segment across Europe and beyond.
Production concluded in 1936 as the company transitioned to the improved Type 170 W18 with enhanced performance and styling updates.
Production timeline
- 1931Introduction
- 1936Production ends
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