Is Mercedes made by Dodge?
No. Mercedes-Benz is produced by Mercedes-Benz Group in Germany, while Dodge is an American brand owned by Stellantis. They are separate brands and have not been under the same corporate roof since the end of the DaimlerChrysler era.
Current corporate separation
What links the two brands today is historical curiosity rather than any current ownership or manufacturing arrangement. Here is a snapshot of who owns and operates each brand now.
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG (formerly Daimler AG) owns the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and van brands; it operates globally from its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.
- Dodge is a brand within Stellantis, the multinational automaker formed in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA; Dodge vehicles are sold primarily in North America and other markets through Stellantis' network.
- Today, Mercedes-Benz and Dodge are part of separate corporate families and do not share ownership, manufacturing facilities, or product development under a single company.
In short, the two brands operate independently under different corporate umbrellas and are produced in different regions with separate supply chains.
Historical ties: DaimlerChrysler era
The two brands did share a corporate connection for nearly a decade and a half when Daimler-Benz and Chrysler merged to form DaimlerChrysler. This era ended with a sale and re-separation of brands.
- 1998: Daimler-Benz merges with Chrysler to form DaimlerChrysler, bringing Mercedes-Benz and the Dodge brand under one corporate umbrella.
- 2007: DaimlerChrysler sells Chrysler to Cerberus Capital Management, ending the full cross-brand marriage; Mercedes-Benz remains with Daimler.
- 2014: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is formed from the merger of Fiat and Chrysler; Dodge becomes part of FCA US LLC within the FCA group, maintaining a separate corporate lineage from Mercedes-Benz.
- 2021: FCA merges with Groupe PSA to form Stellantis, unifying Dodge under the Stellantis umbrella, while Mercedes-Benz remains with its own group.
These milestones show how the brands diverged and now operate in completely separate corporate ecosystems.
Where they stand today
Today, Mercedes-Benz is the luxury brand line of Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Germany, focusing on premium passenger cars, trucks, and vans. Dodge is one of the performance- and value-oriented brands within Stellantis, primarily serving the North American market and other regions through Stellantis’ extensive network.
Manufacturing and markets
Mercedes-Benz vehicles are produced at multiple plants in Germany and worldwide; some models are assembled in North America and other regions to serve local markets. Dodge vehicles are produced primarily in North American facilities owned by Stellantis and distributed through Stellantis’ global network.
Summary
No, Mercedes is not made by Dodge. They are distinct brands with separate corporate ownership and manufacturing footprints. The historical link through DaimlerChrysler is a matter of corporate history, not current practice. Mercedes-Benz remains part of Mercedes-Benz Group in Germany; Dodge remains part of Stellantis in the United States and globally.
Who is Mercedes owned by?
Daimler
But of course, Mercedes-Benz has never been anything but exceptional. The fact that they're still owned by Daimler, after all these years, is a true testament to the integrity of the brand and the strength of the models they sell.
Does Dodge use Mercedes parts?
Yes, some older Dodge models, particularly those from the DaimlerChrysler era, share platforms and some parts with Mercedes-Benz. For example, the Dodge Charger and Challenger were built on a Mercedes E-Class platform from the 1990s, but have been heavily modified since. While the base platform is shared, modern vehicles have been significantly re-engineered and don't use a large number of identical parts.
- Platform sharing: Dodge vehicles like the Charger and Challenger, built during the DaimlerChrysler partnership, are based on older Mercedes-Benz E-Class platforms.
- Modern modifications: These platforms have been extensively modified, strengthened, and stretched to meet Dodge's needs and design goals.
- Part sharing: It's possible to find specific parts, such as a certain differential or parking sensor, with a Mercedes part number on older Dodge vehicles, but this is not widespread across the brand today.
- Differentiation: DaimlerChrysler's ownership period (1998-2007) led to some shared technology, but modern engines, like the Pentastar V6, are in-house Chrysler designs, not shared with Mercedes.
Is Mercedes owned by Dodge?
No, Mercedes does not own Dodge; the current parent company of Dodge is Stellantis. Dodge was formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which merged with the PSA Group in 2021 to form Stellantis. Daimler-Benz, the company that owns the Mercedes brand, did own Chrysler for a period in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but that was a separate event and they sold their stake, according to Quora users.
- Current ownership: Dodge is owned by Stellantis, a multinational corporation formed by the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the PSA Group.
- Past ownership: Mercedes-Benz's parent company, Daimler-Benz, previously owned Chrysler (which included Dodge) from 1998 to 2007.
- Separation: Daimler-Benz sold its stake in Chrysler in 2007, and Chrysler later merged with Fiat to become FCA, before FCA merged to form Stellantis.
What brands does Dodge own?
Dodge is owned by Stellantis, a multinational corporation that also owns brands like Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo. Stellantis was formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and the French PSA Group. While Dodge and Ram were once part of the same brand, they were split into separate entities in 2009, though both remain under the Stellantis umbrella.
- Stellantis: The parent company that owns Dodge and several other brands. It was created in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and PSA Group.
- Other Stellantis brands: Other popular brands that fall under Stellantis include Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo.
- Dodge and Ram: Although they are distinct brands today, with Ram focusing on trucks and Dodge focusing on performance vehicles, they were once part of the same division and are still owned by the same parent company, Stellantis.
