1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K The Mercedes 500K (type W29) is a grand touring car built between 1934 and 1936. The 500K was first admired at the Berlin Motor Show in 1934, and had a Kompressor (German for supercharger). The 500K was the successor to the 380 that had hit the market the year before. The car offered both a larger, more powerful engine and more opulent bodywork and met the wishes of customers for more luxury and performance. The 500K had a new suspension and was therefore a lot more comfo