Mercedes-Benz is one of the most iconic and prestigious car brands in the world. The company has a long and rich history of innovation, excellence, and luxury. But how much do you really know about Mercedes-Benz? Here are 5 interesting facts about Mercedes that nobody knows. 1. Mercedes-Benz invented the first modern car The history of Mercedes-Benz dates back to 1886 when Karl Benz patented the first modern car, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. It was a three-wheeled vehicle powered by a gasoline engine. The patent, number 37435, is considered the birth certificate of the automobile. 2. Mercedes-Benz is named after a girl The name Mercedes-Benz comes from the combination of the names of two people: Emil Jellinek and his daughter Mercedes. Jellinek was a businessman and a racing enthusiast who worked with Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG), the company that later merged with Benz & Cie. to form Daimler-Benz. Jellinek used the pseudonym Monsieur Mercédès to participate in races, and he a