From new products to a piece of automotive history: Mercedes-Benz at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026

• The new Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo and Marco Polo HORIZON celebrate their trade fair debut in Düsseldorf
• Mercedes-Benz announces proven Torque-on-Demand all-wheel-drive system for fully integrated motorhomes based on the Sprinter; first prototype from KABE¹
• Further new motorhomes based on the popular Sprinter on display: Core from Rhön Camp, Kreos H 5109 from LAIKA, Verge from Offtrack, TAKLAMAKAN 4x4 XL from AllRoad, HISPANIOLA from Captain Camper and Carbon 4x4 from ATLANTIS¹
• Brand celebrates 140 Years of Innovation with the Benz Patent-Motorwagen 

At this year’s Caravan Salon Düsseldorf, Mercedes-Benz is presenting new products and a piece of automotive history: the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. As the world’s first petrol-powered automobile, it stands for 140 years of brand history, during which Mercedes-Benz has inspired generations and shaped mobility through numerous innovations. Among the new products that trade fair visitors can experience at the Mercedes-Benz stand in Hall 17 are the new Marco Polo and the new Marco Polo HORIZON. Both models are celebrating their trade fair debut and feature new, smart functions for even greater comfort. Mercedes‑Benz is also announcing that its proven Torque-on-Demand all-wheel-drive system in the Sprinter will be made available for fully integrated motorhomes – a market first. A prototype is already on display, with KABE showcasing it on its stand in Hall 6. Rhön Camp, LAIKA, Offtrack, AllRoad, Captain Camper and ATLANTIS are also presenting new motorhomes based on the Sprinter at their respective trade fair stands.¹

“Since the invention of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz has shaped mobility through innovation. Our ambition to build the world’s most desirable vehicles for our customers also guides us in the motorhome industry. Whether in direct sales to end customers or in our partnerships with motorhome manufacturers, this industry is of great strategic importance to us. Our presence at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf underlines this.”
Thomas Klein, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans

The new Marco Polo and Marco Polo HORIZON celebrate their trade fair debut

In future, the Marco Polo and Marco Polo HORIZON will be manufactured entirely in-house for the first time. This will provide greater flexibility in responding to strong customer demand. At the same time, the models will offer new, smart features for even greater comfort. These include enhancements in space, the lighting and blackout concept, as well as acoustics and connectivity.

Further details on the new Marco Polo and Marco Polo HORIZON can be found in the attached Marco Polo Magazine.

Mercedes-Benz announces proven Torque-on-Demand all-wheel-drive system in the Sprinter for fully integrated motorhomes; first prototype from KABE on site

The Sprinter has always impressed with its qualities as an ideal base vehicle for the motorhome use case. Last year, one in ten Sprinter vehicles worldwide went to a motorhome customer. Mercedes‑Benz is now taking the next step and is introducing its proven Torque-on-Demand all-wheel-drive system for fully integrated motorhomes – a market first.

The Torque-on-Demand all-wheel-drive system distributes drive power automatically – depending on the situation and within milliseconds – between the front and rear axles. The driver does not need to activate anything manually; the system takes care of it. This makes entry into the 4x4 world significantly easier and increases comfort. At the same time, it can enhance driving safety, particularly in changing grip conditions in snow or on rough roads.

KABE from Sweden is presenting the first prototype of a fully integrated motorhome based on a Sprinter 4x4 at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf: the KABE Imperial Ri830 TRAQ 4x4. In addition to high-quality insulation, it features a sleeping area with two beds, a kitchen/dining area, a bathroom and a large garage suitable, for example, for ski equipment when winter camping. In future, it will be available on request with an additional off-road package.¹

Further new motorhomes based on the Sprinter on display at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf include, among others, Core from Rhön Camp, Kreos H 5109 from LAIKA, Verge from Offtrack, TAKLAMAKAN 4x4 XL from AllRoad, HISPANIOLA from Captain Camper and Carbon 4x4 from ATLANTIS.¹

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 140 Years of Innovation

This year, Mercedes-Benz is celebrating a special milestone: 140 years of automotive history, innovation and technological pioneering achievements. On 29 January 1886, Carl Benz filed the patent for his “vehicle with gas engine operation” – the birth of the automobile and the beginning of a mobility history that continues to set standards worldwide to this day.

The anniversary year 2026 is dedicated to this achievement, accompanied by one of the largest product launch offensives in the company’s history. Visitors to the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf can experience this for themselves and see the Benz Patent-Motorwagen live.

Mercedes-Benz anniversary year “140 Years of Innovation”

Since Carl Benz filed the patent for the first automobile 140 years ago and Gottlieb Daimler built his motorised carriage shortly afterwards, Mercedes‑Benz has dedicated itself to constant innovation and to creating the world’s most desirable cars for customers. This ambition has driven every innovation – from the world’s first automobile in 1886 to the biggest product launch programme in the company’s history that is currently underway. With its passion for performance and pioneering power, excellence and an unwavering commitment to customer service, the brand has consistently shaped the future of mobility. The result goes well beyond engineering achievement – it creates the unmistakable feeling that runs through everything Mercedes‑Benz does: Welcome home.

Mercedes‑Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation by driving three new S‑Class saloons on a trans-continental journey to 140 locations worldwide. Each place highlights the brand’s technology, heritage, pioneering spirit and worldwide presence. Along the way, customers, fans and colleagues will get to join in the celebrations - on an epic adventure that will run until October. Follow the “140 Years. 140 Places” drive across six continents on our “140 Years of Innovation | Mercedes‑Benz Media” special and via the Mercedes‑Benz Community.

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