History of the W24

The W24 marked Mercedes-Benz's transition toward more accessible luxury vehicles without compromising engineering excellence.

Development began in 1935 as Mercedes-Benz sought to expand its market reach with sophisticated six-cylinder sedans featuring advanced independent front suspension.

The W24 launched in 1936 with Type 200 and Type 230 variants, offering buyers advanced mechanical features including hydraulic braking and refined inline-six engines.

Production concluded in 1938 as the company transitioned to the W153 series and redirected manufacturing toward military vehicle development.

• 1936Introduction of Type 200 and 230
• 1938Production ends