Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (Vance plant)
Mercedes-Benz, Vance, Alabama
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International near Vance, Alabama, was Mercedes' first U.S. car plant and began operating in 1997 with the M-Class. It now builds the GLE, GLS and the electric EQE and EQS SUVs, and has assembled more than 4 million vehicles.
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1997
- Employees
- 6,100
- company figure
- Industry
- Vehicles
- Revised
- November 11, 2026
What is made here
Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLE Coupe, GLS, Mercedes-Maybach GLS, EQE SUV and EQS SUV.
Facts
| Start of operations | January 1997; first M-Class went on sale in September 1997 (company: mbusi.com) |
|---|---|
| Original plant cost | $300 million (company: mbusi.com) |
| Total investment | Over $7 billion (company: mbusi.com) |
| Vehicles built | More than 4 million since 1997, sold in 135 markets with 60% exported (company: mbusi.com) |
| Site | 1,000 acres of land donated by the state of Alabama (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
Yes: Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center & Plant Tour has hours, booking and age rules checked on the operator's site.
Sources
- MBUSI: corporate info (company, checked November 11, 2026)
- Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (reference, checked November 11, 2026)
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