Overview
The Mercedes-Benz API platform provides access to connected vehicle features including telematics data, remote vehicle controls, car configurator, and dealer locator services. It is aimed at developers building automotive apps, fleet management tools, or in-car experiences. An API key from the Mercedes-Benz developer portal is required.
Beginner Tip
Start with the sandbox mode on developer.mercedes-benz.com to test API calls without a real vehicle — it returns simulated data so you can learn the response structure risk-free. Each API product (Telematics, Remote Control, etc.) is a separate subscription in the portal.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"make": "Toyota",
"model": "Camry",
"year": 2025,
"engine": "2.5L 4-cylinder",
"fuel_economy": {
"city_mpg": 28,
"highway_mpg": 39
},
"msrp": 28400
} Field Reference
finorvin The vehicle's unique identification number (VIN or FIN) used across all API requests. fuellevelpercent Current fuel level as a percentage, including value and timestamp. doorstatusfrontleft Status of the front-left door (open/closed/locked), including timestamp. odo Odometer reading in kilometers with the timestamp of last update. location GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the vehicle's last known position. Implementation Example
const url = "https://developer.mercedes-benz.com/apis";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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