What is a saloon car?

A Mercedes-Benz saloon is a four-door, three-box design passenger car. This means it has a separate engine compartment, passenger cabin and luggage area, offering a spacious and refined interior. A saloon car is the same as a “sedan” body style and is engineered to provide smooth, composed handling and excellent ride comfort, making them ideal for both business and personal use. There are various models and drivetrains to choose from, including petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and fully electric.

Mercedes-Benz saloon vehicles are also equipped with advanced safety technologies, innovative infotainment systems and premium materials throughout the cabin. Combining luxury, practicality and performance, they are designed to deliver comfort, sophistication and an exceptional driving experience on every journey.

Model overview

Discover the full range of Mercedes-Benz saloon cars for sale.

Saloons

0 of 2 models selected
0 of 2 models selected

Highlights

Why choose a Mercedes-Benz saloon?

Whether a sporty A-Class or a luxurious S-Class - all Mercedes-Benz saloon cars have something in common: their distinctive 3-box design, the unique comfort and high level of safety ensure that you reach your destination in a relaxed manner thanks to intelligent technologies.

Safety is a core component of Mercedes-Benz’s DNA. Mercedes-Benz is regarded as the inventor of modern vehicle safety – and remains a pioneer in the field to this day, with over 40 driver assistance systems in use across the range.

Which Mercedes-Benz saloon is right for you?

Electric saloon cars.
Experience iconic luxury and sophisticated engineering, seamlessly blended with groundbreaking electric power:

  • Discover the EQS Saloon, our flagship electric luxury vehicle, offering cutting-edge technology, ultimate comfort, and impressive electric range. Showcasing immersive technology and rear-seat comfort inside the cabin and a sleek saloon silhouette supporting its aerodynamic efficiency on the exterior.
  • Explore the EQE Saloon, an executive electric saloon known for its sporty elegance and advanced features, in a slightly more compact design than the EQS. Designed on a dedicated electric platform and offering an impressive electric range, this luxurious saloon is highly capable for daily commuting and longer journeys.
  • Look out for the new CLA Saloon, a compact electric saloon with a stylish coupé-like design, serving as an ideal entry into the Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle range. With an impressive range of up to 483 miles^ and the ability to charge up to 200 miles** in just 10 minutes, efficiency comes effortlessly. Secure your new electric fleet today.

^Max. range for the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology Sport Edition based on 100% battery charge. Charging to 80% is recommended to maintain battery health.
**Based on a 320kw DC charging, with a starting charge of 10%. Charging to 80% is recommended. External factors apply. 

The new all-electric C-Class saloon is a redefinition of the current C-Class. Combining executive luxury, intelligent technology and long-range electric performance, the new C-Class electric saloon bridges traditional luxury and next generation electric mobility.

mercedes-benz-cla

 

Hybrid saloon cars.

Plug-in hybrid saloon models offer the flexibility of both electric and combustion power. Combining an electric motor, which can be recharged externally, with an internal combustion engine offers beneficial fuel consumption and reduced emissions. This dual power flexibility, means a plug-in hybrid petrol or diesel saloon vehicle is great for the daily commute but also suitable for longer distance journeys too.

Mercedes-Benz offers a range of plug-in hybrid saloon models including:

  • The C-Class saloon plug-in hybrid offers a sporty, executive look, comfortable interior and an impressive electric range and everyday usability.
  • The E-Class saloon is a sophisticated, luxurious and versatile model delivering comfort, technology and hybrid efficiency.
  • The S-Class saloon is the ultimate expression of hybrid mobility and Mercedes-Benz luxury, showcasing the latest innovations and AI-powered technology.
mercedes-benz-s-class

More information

70 years of Mercedes-Benz saloon cars.

Since 1953, luxury Mercedes-Benz saloons have been providing elegance and relaxation on the road. In 1953, Mercedes-Benz presented the Model 180. The upper mid-range saloon car was the first passenger car with a self-supporting body and 3-box design, and was considered a pioneer of automotive modernity. The Model 180 laid the foundation for all current Mercedes-Benz saloons. They continue to represent a sporty, elegant design and top-class comfort to the present day.

Beyond this, since 2021, the consistently fully-electric luxury EQE and EQS saloons from Mercedes-EQ have been setting new standards for forward-looking design, innovative connectivity and fascinating everyday comfort.

Q & A

Frequently asked questions.

A "saloon" is traditionally defined as a conventional passenger car with a stepped rear end and four doors, i.e. the conventional "3-box design". Deviating from this, Mercedes-Benz also offers the A-Class Saloon in what is known as a "compact saloon" with four doors and an inclined rear end.
Saloons from Mercedes-Benz range from the compact class to the luxury class with different performance and comfort levels. The A-Class Saloon is sporty and compact and the C-Class Saloon is a popular mid-range model, while the E-Class and the S-Class Saloon represent sophisticated top-range vehicles. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is our most luxurious and elegant saloon. As fully electric alternatives to the E-Class and S-Class saloons, the EQE Saloon and the EQS Saloon also feature two high-quality vehicles with state-of-the-art technologies.

The CLA is the most recent addition to the Mercedes-Benz saloon range, available in combustion or electric power trains.

Modern automotive design sometimes blurs the boundaries between traditional body types, creating exciting hybrids for specific customer interests. A 4-door coupé such as the CLA combines the saloon concept with the falling roofline of a coupé and represents a design concept that is both sporty and sensual.

With EQE and EQS, we have two fully electric-powered saloons on the modular architecture for luxury and upper-range electric vehicles in our product range. The EQE represents the sporty business avant-garde, while the EQS takes on the role of a progressive luxury saloon in the Mercedes-Benz product range.

Plug-in hybrid saloon cars offer the best of both worlds: they combine the dynamics and efficiency of an electric motor with the range of an internal combustion engine.