The special exhibition "Youngtimer" at the Mercedes-Benz Museum turns back the clock and presents ten vehicles in a trendy and colorful staging in the context of everyday culture and the lifestyle of the 1990s and 2000s. It can be seen at the Mercedes-Benz Museum from April 11 to November 2, 2025.
The vehicles in the "Youngtimer" special exhibition
The youngtimers in the "Collection 5" room tell the story of their time in elaborately designed themed islands.
"Easy Life" pays homage to the 1990s with the SLK (model series 170) and CLK Cabriolet (model series 208).
Supersonic" stands for the harmony of performance and innovative spirit with the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II (201 model series), E 500 Limited (124 model series) and SLR McLaren Roadster (199 model series).
The E 60 AMG power saloon (210 model series) is the centerpiece of the individually creative "subculture".
The CL 600 (215 model series) and CLS 350 CGI (219 model series) demonstrate luxuriously elegant sportiness in the "Subtlety" segment.
Finally, "Space" focuses on visionary approaches to technology and design with the SL 500 (129 model series) and the Vision R 320 CDI (251 model series).
- Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II (model series 201), 1990
- Mercedes-Benz E 500 Limited (model series 124), 1994
- Mercedes-Benz E 60 AMG (model series 210), 1997
- Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor (170 model series), 1997
- Mercedes-Benz Vision CLK 320 CDI Cabriolet (model series 208), 1998
- Mercedes-Benz CL 600 (215 model series), 1999
- Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (model series 129), 2000
- Mercedes-Benz Vision R 320 CDI (251 model series), 2005
- Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI (model series 219), 2006
- Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (199 model series), 2007
Vehicle in the parking garage showcases
In addition, the large glass cubes in the museum's multi-storey parking lot will display five more youngtimers until at least mid-October 2025. The following models can be experienced there: A 160 "Häkkinen" (model series 168), CL 500 (model series 140), ML 500 (model series 163), Vision CLK 320 CDI (model series 209) and C 55 AMG (model series 203).
The presentation is also unusual here, as each vehicle is staged as a model car in an oversized "sales package". Another classic car will be on display on the Classic Island near the escalator on level 0 until at least mid-June 2025: the A-Class HyPer concept car (model series 168).
Each of these youngtimers has its own exciting story to tell. The CL 600, for example, is the premiere vehicle of the C 215 model series at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999 and boasts exceptional equipment features.
Concept vehicles such as the A-Class HyPer, Vision R 320 CDI, Vision CLK 320 CDI Cabriolet and CLS 350 CGI present important drive innovations at the time.
The A 160 "Häkkinen" is one of only 125 vehicles built with the name of the famous racing driver on both sides and also bears his signature on the hood and steering wheel.
- Mercedes-Benz A 160 "Häkkinen" (model series 168), 1998
- Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (model series 140), 1998
- Mercedes-Benz ML 500 (model series 163), 2004
- Mercedes-Benz Vision CLK 320 CDI (model series 209), 2005
- Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG (model series 203), 2007
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class HyPer (model series 168), 1999
Further attractions
The "Youngtimer" special exhibition offers fun and entertainment at several interactive stations supported by artificial intelligence, such as the arcade racing game in the style of the 1990s or the "Feinsinn" station, where you can create a dream picture with a Youngtimer.
Further information can be found on the museum's website.
