Benefactor

Type	MANUFACTURER
Appears in	Grand Theft Auto IV The Lost and Damned The Ballad of Gay Tony Grand Theft Auto V Grand Theft Auto Online Grand Theft Auto VI
Type	Automotive

Benefactor is a German luxury automaker appearing in the HD Universe of the Grand Theft Auto series.

Description

Based on its vehicle designs, it is the in-game counterpart of Mercedes-Benz, although its diamond-shaped logo slightly resembles Volkswagen's stylized "VW" logo. The term "benefactor" refers to a person who aids an individual or group. Additional vehicles made by Benefactor are featured in The Ballad of Gay Tony. With the exception of the Stretch E, most of Benefactor's vehicles have "special" variants, like their real-life Mercedes AMG counterparts; however, the changes are purely cosmetic.

According to the badging on the engine of the Feltzer, Benefactor may have been established and/or have its headquarters in the German town of Lenningen. Lenningen is situated very close to the city of Stuttgart, where the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz is located.

Vehicles

Image	Vehicle	Style	Based on (HD Universe)	Notes
The BR8 in Grand Theft Auto Online.	BR8	Open-wheel race car	Red Bull RB7	Added in the Los Santos Summer Special update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Apocalypse Bruiser in Grand Theft Auto Online. The Future Shock Bruiser in Grand Theft Auto Online. The Nightmare Bruiser in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Apocalypse Bruiser, Future Shock Bruiser, and Nightmare Bruiser	Six-wheeled monster truck	People Eater's limo from Mad Max: Fury Road	Based on the Glendale. Added with the Arena War update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Dubsta in Grand Theft Auto V.	Dubsta	Mid-size SUV	Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
The Dubsta 6x6 in Grand Theft Auto V.	Dubsta 6x6	Six-wheeled Off-road SUT	Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6	Based on the Dubsta. Added in The "I'm Not a Hipster" Update for Grand Theft Auto V.
The Feltzer in Grand Theft Auto IV. The Feltzer in Grand Theft Auto V.	Feltzer	Sports car	First Generation: 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-500 (R230) Second Generation: Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series
The Glendale in Grand Theft Auto V.	Glendale	Classic sedan	Mercedes-Benz W123/W114	Returns in The "I'm Not a Hipster" Update for Grand Theft Auto V.
The Glendale Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Glendale Custom	Classic sedan/Lowrider		Based on the Glendale. Added in the Los Santos Summer Special update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Krieger in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Krieger	Hypercar	Mercedes-AMG One	Added in The Diamond Casino & Resort update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The LM87 in Grand Theft Auto Online.	LM87	Endurance racing car	Mercedes-Benz Sauber C9	Added in The Criminal Enterprises update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Panto in Grand Theft Auto V.	Panto	Supermini	2007-2014 Smart Fortwo W451	Returns in The "I'm Not a Hipster" Update for Grand Theft Auto V.
The Schafter in Grand Theft Auto IV. The Schafter in Grand Theft Auto V.	Schafter	Executive sedan	First Generation: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 Second Generation: Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class C216
The Schafter V12 in Grand Theft Auto Online. The Schafter V12 (Armored) in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Schafter V12 and Schafter V12 (Armored)	Sports sedan	Brabus E V12 Sedan	Based on the 2nd generation Schafter. Added in Executives and Other Criminals for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Schafter LWB in Grand Theft Auto Online. The Schafter LWB (Armored) in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Schafter LWB and Schafter LWB (Armored)	Luxury sedan	Mercedes-Benz S-Class LWB V221 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB V212	Based on the 2nd generation Schafter. Added in Executives and Other Criminals for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Schlagen GT in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Schlagen GT	Sports car	Mercedes-AMG GT	Added in the Arena War update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Schwartzer in Grand Theft Auto V.	Schwartzer	Sports coupé	Mercedes-Benz E500 (E550 in USA) Coupe (C207)
The Serrano in Grand Theft Auto V.	Serrano	Mid-size crossover SUV	Mercedes-Benz M-Class W164
The Streiter in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Streiter	Off-road station wagon	Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain 4x4²	Added in The Doomsday Heist update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Stretch E in The Ballad of Gay Tony.	Stretch E	Limousine	Mercedes-Benz E-Class Limousine
The Surano in Grand Theft Auto V.	Surano	Grand tourer/Sports convertible	Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
The Stirling GT in Grand Theft Auto V.	Stirling GT	Two-door sports vintage	Mercedes-Benz 300SL Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR	Added in the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 update for Grand Theft Auto V.
The SM722 in Grand Theft Auto Online.	SM722	Grand tourer/Sports convertible	Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss	Added in The Criminal Enterprises update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Terrorbyte in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Terrorbyte	Armored Truck	Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733 6x6 Expedition Truck	Added in the After Hours update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Turreted Limo in Grand Theft Auto Online.	Turreted Limo	Improvised Combat Limousine		Based on the Stretch E. Added in Executives and Other Criminals for Grand Theft Auto Online.
The XLS in Grand Theft Auto Online. The XLS (Armored) in Grand Theft Auto Online.	XLS and XLS (Armored)	Executive SUV	Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class	Added in the Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update for Grand Theft Auto Online.

Gallery

Logos

Benefactor logo icon used in GTA Online garages.

Benefactor badge.

Benefactor badge with deep embossing, first appeared on the XLS.

Products

Benefactor Serrano booklet at Premium Deluxe Motorsport.

Benefactor booklet at Premium Deluxe Motorsport.

Advertising

Billboard ad showing the Surano.

Poster showing the Feltzer.

Billboard in Grand Theft Auto IV depicting a first generation Schafter.

Vintage Benefactor logo sign.

Miscellaneous

Perfect Cut I, a painting by Kröger at The Diamond Casino & Resort.

Perfect Cut II, a painting by Kröger at The Diamond Casino & Resort.

Trivia

• The Benefactor-Gallivanter Dealership on Eclipse Boulevard in Rockford Hills features a rear garage that can be purchased by Michael De Santa.

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