The W21 emerged as Mercedes-Benz's answer to Depression-era market demands for economical yet refined transportation.
Development began in 1932 with engineering prioritizing manufacturing efficiency without compromising the Stuttgart marque's engineering reputation.
Production commenced in 1933 with the Type 200 model, joined by the more powerful Type 230 variant in 1934.
Assembly concluded in 1936 as the W24 platform superseded the aging four-cylinder design.
Production timeline
- 1933Introduction
- 1936Production ends
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