Mercedes-Benz Museum: The Road Cars Published on November 27, 2017 in Galleries by Michel Deslauriers Photo: Michel Deslauriers 1938 Mercedes-Benz 260 D Pullman-Limousine. The world’s first large-scale production, diesel-engined passenger car. Engine: four cylinder Displacement: 2545 cc Output: 45 hp (33 kW) Top speed: 95 km/h