Mercedes-Benz has been making luxury cars for a good while. They started with inventing the automobile in the literal sense, and they transpired into one of the ultimate purveyors of luxury sedans, SUVs, and even compact cars. Mercedes models became go-to vehicles for the jet set, world leaders, and CEOs the world over. About 50 years ago, if you wanted a Mercedes-Benz, your choice was very limited: you could only have the best car that they offered.