Mercedes-Benz is owned by Mercedes-Benz Group AG , a publicly traded German automotive company based in Stuttgart. No single person “owns” Mercedes-Benz today; instead, it is held by a mix of institutional and private shareholders.

Who owns Mercedes-Benz right now?

  • The Mercedes-Benz car brand belongs to Mercedes-Benz Group AG, which until 2022 was known as Daimler AG.
  • Mercedes-Benz Group AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is owned by its shareholders rather than a single family or company.

Major shareholders (2025 snapshot)

Several big investors hold notable stakes, but none has outright control.

  • BAIC Group (Chinese state-owned automaker) holds about 9.98% of voting rights, making it the largest single shareholder.
  • Li Shufu / Tenaciou3 Prospect Investment Limited (linked to Geely’s founder) owns roughly 9.7%.
  • Kuwait Investment Authority (sovereign wealth fund) owns around 5–6%.
  • Global asset managers like BlackRock and Morgan Stanley also hold mid‑single‑digit stakes.

Ownership structure at a glance

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Holder Type Approx. stake in Mercedes-Benz Group AG
BAIC Group State-owned automaker ≈9.98% of voting rights
Li Shufu / Tenaciou3 Prospect Individual / strategic investor ≈9.7%
Kuwait Investment Authority Sovereign wealth fund ≈5–6%
BlackRock, Inc. Asset manager ≈5–6% (voting rights incl. instruments)
Morgan Stanley Investment bank / asset manager ≈7–8%
Other institutional investors Funds, banks, companies ≈29–53% depending on breakdown
Retail / general public Individual shareholders ≈32–48%

Why people still say “Daimler”

  • Historically, Mercedes-Benz was part of Daimler AG , the group formed from the legacy of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler.
  • In 2022, Daimler AG rebranded as Mercedes-Benz Group AG after spinning off most of its truck and bus business (now Daimler Truck).

Bottom line: if you’re wondering “who owns Mercedes-Benz,” the current owner is Mercedes-Benz Group AG , whose shares are spread across governments, big investors, and the general public—no single owner behind the three- pointed star.

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