The appeal of sliding behind the wheel of your new Mercedes-Benz automobile for the very first time is one that can be very hard to top – unless, of course, you happen to be picking it up just outside the factory where it was born in Stuttgart, Germany. 
While this might sound more like a fantasy than a plausible scenario, it is in fact exactly the sensation experienced by the thousands of Mercedes-Benz buyers who have chosen to benefit from the automaker’s European Delivery Program.
The Mercedes-Benz European Delivery Program is one of the most unique and exclusive offerings in the entire automotive industry. It provides North American buyers with the chance to not only take possession of their brand new car at the Sindelfingen Delivery Center in Germany, but also to take advantage of several very special travel and adventure programs designed to provide maximum enjoyment of the new vehicle in its natural environment.
The logistics of the program are actually fairly simple. Buyers who choose to take advantage of European Delivery are given two-for-one airfare on Lufthansa to cross the Atlantic, as well as two nights’ accommodations at a luxury hotel. Mercedes-Benz USA includes travel and concierge services throughout the duration of the trip, as well as taxi vouchers valid in the city of Stuttgart, tickets to the Mercedes-Benz Museum and a factory tour at Sindelfingen that includes breakfast or lunch.
Besides the thrill of seeing where your car has been built and meeting those responsible for putting it together, there are other benefits associated with European Delivery. On the financial side, a discount of up to seven percent off the car or truck’s MSRP is available on certain vehicles, and there are no destination or delivery charges applicable to your purchase. When it comes to adventure, European Delivery offers the opportunity to take your new Mercedes-Benz out onto the autobahn and experience the performance and capabilities it was specifically designed with on roads where the only speed limit is the one you enforce on your own right foot.
The passion of driving on the autobahn in a brand new example of the apex of German engineering is just the beginning of the experiences awaiting buyers through the European Delivery Program. With 15 days of European road insurance included with the purchase, the entire continent itself is open and waiting for exploration – all with you behind the wheel of your Mercedes-Benz. To help facilitate the most exciting and trouble-free trip possible, those behind the three-pointed star have arranged a number of special travel packages designed to appeal to a range of different Mercedes-Benz owners.
The Black Forest-Alps Rally Package is a four-day jaunt that offers breathtaking scenery combined with beautiful accommodations at the Schlosshotel Bhlerhhe, Parkhotel Adler, the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol in Austria and finally, the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich. The Alpen Route Package spreads out a panorama of mountain vistas and historic castles across a three-day journey that ends up in Lindau, a lakeside town celebrated for both its beauty and its cross-cultural atmosphere. The Spa Package slows things down somewhat and allows for a five-day stay in the Bavarian Rhone Valley where both your body and spirit will be taken care of by the expert staff of the Malteser Klink von Weckbecker. Finally, a walking tour of Stuttgart offers a glimpse into several aspects of the city not often experienced by the casual visitor.
Regardless of whether you choose to take advantage of the suggested itineraries or strike out on your own, you can still take advantage of the 12 drop-off points scattered across the continent where you can leave your vehicle safely in the capable hands of Mercedes-Benz shipping agents. As they prepare it for its journey to America, you can return home knowing that your vehicle will soon be imported without any need for you to handle customs paperwork or transportation to your local dealer. The wait time is approximately six to eight weeks for East Coast shipments with an additional two weeks for West Coast deliveries.
The Mercedes-Benz European Delivery Program provides an unparalleled opportunity to sample the flavor of Germany and the culture of Europe through the windshield of the ultimate in luxury automobiles.
