Short answer
Volkswagen Group leads this German automaker comparison with €321,913 million in revenue for 2025. Its passenger brands, commercial vehicles and financial services give it a much broader business than a single car marque.
- Data period
- Financial year 2025
- Entries
- 3
- Comparison
- Consolidated revenue, EUR million
- Topic
- Manufacturers
Largest Car Companies by Revenue and Profit at a Glance
| Rank | Group | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  | €321,913 million | €6,904 million |
| 02 |  | €133,453 million | €7,451 million |
| 03 |  | €132,214 million | €5,331 million |
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The scale of the difference
Consolidated revenue, EUR million
First 3 entries shown. Bar lengths compare the magnitude of the reported values.
- Volkswagen Group€321,913 million
- BMW Group€133,453 million
- Mercedes-Benz Group€132,214 million
Largest Car Companies by Revenue and Profit: Entry Details
Volkswagen Group
Financial year 2025Volume cars, premium marques, commercial vehicles and finance give Volkswagen the broadest revenue base here.
- Net profit
- €6,904 million
- Business scope
- Passenger cars, commercial vehicles and financial services
BMW Group
Financial year 2025BMW’s combination of premium cars, motorcycles and finance generated the highest net profit among these groups.
- Net profit
- €7,451 million
- Business scope
- BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, motorcycles and financial services
Mercedes-Benz Group
Financial year 2025The cars and vans business sits alongside financial services, with the annual result affected by pricing and international-market pressures.
- Net profit
- €5,331 million
- Business scope
- Cars, vans and financial services
Largest Car Companies by Revenue and Profit: Analysis
Volkswagen Group Revenue and Business Divisions
Volkswagen combines volume brands with premium cars, sports cars and commercial vehicles. TRATON adds truck businesses including Scania and MAN, while financial services add another source of revenue. That breadth explains the distance from the more concentrated BMW and Mercedes-Benz groups. Volkswagen’s identity belongs to one marque within that larger organisation.
BMW Group Revenue and Net Profit
BMW Group includes MINI, Rolls-Royce, BMW Motorrad and financial services alongside its core car brand. Its net profit exceeds Volkswagen’s in this comparison even though its revenue is substantially smaller. The difference gives the profit column a purpose beyond repeating the revenue order. BMW’s history covers the marque within the group.
Mercedes-Benz Earnings and the Chinese Market
Mercedes-Benz reported lower car volumes in China, weaker net pricing, tariffs and foreign-exchange headwinds during the year. Cost reductions helped counter those pressures. Vans and financial services also contribute to the company’s consolidated result, so its group figure reaches beyond the passenger cars wearing the star.
Important context
- BMW generated more net profit than the larger-revenue Volkswagen Group.
- Volkswagen’s commercial-vehicle businesses expand its reporting scope.
- Mercedes-Benz includes vans as well as passenger cars.
FAQ: Largest Car Companies by Revenue and Profit
Which German automotive group has the largest revenue?
Volkswagen Group has the largest revenue among these companies, supported by a range that includes commercial vehicles and financial services.
Which group has the highest net profit here?
BMW Group reported €7,451 million in net profit, ahead of Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz.
Does Volkswagen Group revenue include trucks?
Yes. Its commercial-vehicle businesses form part of the consolidated group, including TRATON’s truck brands.
Does BMW Group include MINI and Rolls-Royce?
Yes. Both brands belong within BMW Group, alongside BMW cars, motorcycles and financial services.
Why did Mercedes-Benz earnings face pressure?
The company identified lower volumes in China, pricing pressure, tariffs and foreign-exchange effects. Cost measures helped offset part of those pressures.
Sources & methodology
Annual reports provide consolidated 2025 revenue and net profit in EUR million. Revenue determines order. Group boundaries include finance and each company’s other reported businesses. No currency conversion or adjusted profit measures are used.
Maintained by Artsiom Dusau, a software engineer and BMW 4 Series owner. Editorial policy
