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Documented brands
MAN · 1758
Oldest marque
e.GO · 2015
Newest marque
Where the automobile was invented — and where 'premium' was defined.
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All Germany car brands
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Germany · 2001
ABT
Germany · 1896
Alpina
Germany · 1965
Artega
Germany · 2006
Audi
Germany · 1909
Audi Sport
Germany · 1983
Bitter
Germany · 1973
BMW
Germany · 1916
BMW M
Germany · 1972
Borgward
Germany · 1924
Brabus
Germany · 1977
Carlsson
Germany · 1989
DKW
Germany · 1916
DMC
Germany · 1997
e.GO
Germany · 2015
EDAG
Germany · 1969
Gumpert
Germany · 2004
Horch
Germany · 1899
IMSA
Germany · 2001
Isdera
Germany · 1982
Lloyd
Germany · 1906
Lorinser
Germany · 1930
LUMMA
Germany · 1987
MAN
Germany · 1758
Mansory
Germany · 1989
Maybach
Germany · 1909
Melkus
Germany · 1959
Mercedes-AMG
Germany · 1967
Mercedes-Benz
Germany · 1926
Opel
Germany · 1862
Porsche
Germany · 1931
Rolfhartge
Germany · 2012
RUF
Germany · 1939
Setra
Germany · 1951
SIN CARS
Germany
Smart
Germany · 1994
Startech
Germany
TechArt
Germany · 1987
Volkswagen
Germany · 1937
Wanderer
Germany · 1885
Wartburg
Germany · 1956
Wiesmann
Germany · 1985
Frequently asked questions
- Why are German cars considered premium?
- German manufacturers built their reputations on precision engineering, high-speed stability suited to the Autobahn, and consistent investment in technology. Brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Porsche anchor the global luxury and performance segments.
- Where was the first automobile invented?
- Karl Benz patented the first practical petrol-powered automobile in Germany in 1886. That heritage is a direct ancestor of the modern Mercedes-Benz brand and underpins Germany's central place in automotive history.
- Which German car brands make supercars?
- Porsche is the best-known German performance marque, while Bugatti — under German ownership — produces some of the fastest hypercars in the world. BMW and Mercedes-AMG also field high-performance divisions.
