And not forgetting...

The 1997 introduced W163 M-Class launched Mercedes into the four-wheel drive SUV market and by the start of the new Millennium the range included five different petrol and diesel engine options.

Customer options for the W208 CLK coupé and its fabric topped four-seat convertible class mate were huge and included a range four, six and eight cylinder power units.

The van-based V-class MPV came on the scene in 1996 and was Mercedes-Benz only attempt at producing a competitive people carrier.