[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/justice-league-mercedes-benz\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/justice-league-mercedes-benz\/","headline":"DC\u2019s Justice League recruit Mercedes-Benz","name":"DC\u2019s Justice League recruit Mercedes-Benz","description":"What do superheroes drive? Well, according to the upcoming Justice League movie, it\u2019s Mercedes-Benz. Presumably, Bruce Wayne would be reluctant to give up the keys to the Batmobile, but regardless, Mercedes-Benz vehicles are expected to get their fair share of screen time during the film, which is rumoured to have a running time of almost three hours. Models from the German car maker will join \u2018the League\u2019 alongside Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash as they race to […]","datePublished":"2017-10-11","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mercedes-Justice-League-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mercedes-Justice-League-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/justice-league-mercedes-benz\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Mercedes-Benz"],"wordCount":465,"keywords":["Justice League","mercedes","Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet","Mercedes G-Class","Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo"],"articleBody":"What do superheroes drive? Well, according to the upcoming Justice League movie, it\u2019s Mercedes-Benz.Presumably, Bruce Wayne would be reluctant to give up the keys to the Batmobile, but regardless, Mercedes-Benz vehicles are expected to get their fair share of screen time during the film, which is rumoured to have a running time of almost three hours.Models from the German car maker will join \u2018the League\u2019 alongside Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash as they race to save the planet from an alien assault of catastrophic proportions.That means you can expect to catch more than a glimpse of the new E-Class Cabriolet, the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo – with a special interior designed especially for this film – and the G-Class 4×42.Six exclusive digital comic stories will also begin to appear on Mercedes-Benz\u2019 Instagram channels from October 20th.\u2018Natural fit\u2019Dr Jens Thiemer, vice president of marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars, believes the E-Class Cabriolet is \u201ca natural fit for Wonder Woman\u201d.\u201cAnd who other than Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, would be more inclined to drive a car like the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo?\u201d he added.Dr Thiemer went on to claim that Justice League was the perfect partner to highlight the brand\u2019s current vehicles.Where you\u2019ll see Mercs in the filmIf you want to keep an eye out for Mercedes models during the film, Diana Prince (Wonder Woman – played by Gal Gadot once more) drives the drop-top E-Class during a mission to speak with Victor Stone (aka Cyborg – played by Ray Fisher, who reprises the role from 2016\u2019s Batman vs Superman flick).You\u2019ll also spot the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo as Bruce Wayne drops in on Barry Allen (aka The Flash) to recruit him into the League.This car was fitted with a virtual dashboard section for production purposes and the whole vehicle had to be enlarged to 110 per cent to facilitate filming and accommodate seating the film\u2019s 6ft 2in-tall Bruce Wayne while maintaining its sleek-looking low roofline.Art inspiring real-lifeGordon Wagener, chief design officer at Daimler AG, revealed that the realm of fantasy films and comic books regularly influence the world of film.\u201cAs a designer, you have to create fantasy, so we often get inspired by the film industry,\u201d he said.\u201cI am excited that this time, the film industry was inspired by us and our Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo became the car for a super hero.\u201cExtreme proportions, sensual contours and intelligently implemented high tech blend to form a breathtaking body and the perfect car for Bruce Wayne.\u201dJustice League has been directed by Zack Snyder, who previously helmed superhero epics such as 300, Watchmen and Man of Steel, and the film hits cinemas throughout the UK on November 17th."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"DC\u2019s Justice League recruit Mercedes-Benz","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/justice-league-mercedes-benz\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]