American or German: How Many Cars Can You Identify?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
American or German: How Many Cars Can You Identify?
Image: Wiki Commons by Franco Atirador

About This Quiz

No doubt about it: Both the United States and Germany know a thing or two about making cars.

It was the Germans (well, Karl Benz), who invented the car. His Benz Patent Autowagen is considered the world's first true car. Invented in 1886, it was the benchmark to which others would aspire. And in America, a few people were not far behind, soon producing vehicles of their own. 

Charles and Frank Duryea set up the Duryea Motor Wagon Company in 1893, Henry Ford built the Ford Quadricycle in 1896, and Ransom E. Olds formed Olds Motor Vehicle Company (later Oldsmobile) in 1897. It was the Olds Motor Vehicle Company that dominated the early car scene in America with their model, the Curved Dash. In fact, by 1901, the company was making use of production lines when making their cars. 

Today, both Germany and America continue to produce motor vehicles that are not only nice to look at, but that have incredible performance as well. The question is ... Will you be able to tell if a vehicle is American or German by just looking at it?


 

DeLorean DMC-12
Wiki Commons by Kevin Abato
It appeared in the "Back to the Future" trilogy, but it wasn't a particularly great car. Is the vehicle shown in this image American or German?
American
German
i8
Wiki Commons by Ermell
There's no denying that this vehicle is a thing of beauty, but who's responsible for this electric sports car: America or Germany?
America
Germany
Willys MB
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
First seen during World War II, is this vehicle American or German?
German
American

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Panamera
Wiki Commons by RudolfSimon
This four-door luxury sedan has a real turn of speed, but is it a German or American design?
American
German
Opel Adam
Wiki Commons by Overlaet
In this image, we have a cute city car. Who do you think designed and manufactured it?
Germany
America
Power Wagon
Wiki Commons by Alf van Beem
Was this pickup, produced until 1981, a German or American design?
German
American

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Mercedes W07
Wiki Commons by Jake Archibald
This Formula 1 car dominated racing in 2016. Is it an American or German design?
German
American
BMW SUV
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
Is this crossover SUV design American or German?
American
German
VIA pickup
Wiki Commons by MotorBlog
Electric vehicles are becoming more common; even pickups are now available. Do you think this design is American or German?
American
German

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Rogue
Wiki Commons by JOHN LLOYD
No doubt where this muscle car design came from... do you think it's America or Germany?
America
Germany
Studebaker Coupe Express J5
Wiki Commons by dave_7
A moving piece of art deco, is this vehicle from the late 1930's a German or American design?
German
American
Sonic
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
This compact car is notoriously efficient. Is it of American or German ingenuity?
American
German

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BMW Mini One
Wiki Commons by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima
Was it a German or American manufacturer that reintroduced this famous brand back into the world of motoring in 2000?
American
German
Maybach Landaulet
Wiki Commons by Frank C. Müller
In this image, we have a vehicle of unadulterated luxury. Is it a German or American design?
American
German
Saturn Sky
Wiki Commons by Rundvald
Now discontinued along with the brand, was the vehicle in this image of German or American origin?
American
German

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Vauxhall Corsa
Wiki Commons by Kieran White
Was this supermini class vehicle, introduced in 1982, a German or American design?
American
German
Roadmaster
Wiki Commons by Bull-Doser
American or German? This big, brash, bold station wagon was a popular family car in the 1990s.
German
American
Cayenne
Wiki Commons by Ben
Do you know if this crossover SUV is of American or German origin?
German
American

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Q2
Wiki Commons by Vauxford
This small 5-door SUV was introduced in 2016. Any idea as to if it is German or American in origin?
American
German
Concorde
Wiki Commons by Mic
Here we have a sedan that was produced from 1994 to 2004. Was it made in America or Germany?
America
Germany
Volkswagen Beetle
Wiki Commons by Lothar Spurzem
Surely you know if this car is of American or German origin, right?
American
German

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Smart ForTwo
Wiki Commons by Lothar Spurzem
You either love or hate this mini car. Is it German or American?
German
American
356 coupe
Wiki Commons by Franco Atirador
Do you know if this coupe from the late 1940s and early 1950s is of American or German origin?
German
American
Chevrolet station wagon
Wiki Commons by dave_7
Is this station wagon an American or German model?
American
German

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BMW 2014
Wiki Commons by Vauxford
Introduced in 2014, is this compact car American or German?
American
German
Mercedes B Class
Wiki Commons by Navigator84
This image shows a sports tourer first introduced in 2005. Was it made in Germany or America?
Germany
America
CT6
Wiki Commons by Navigator84
Do you know if this sedan is manufactured in Germany or America?
America
Germany

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A2
Wiki Commons by CrazyD
German or American? This supermini segment vehicle was introduced in 1999 and marketed until 2005.
American
German
Chevrolet GMT 400
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
Was this vehicle a German or American design?
German
American
Daytona
Wiki Commons by Jeremy
Set to race in NASCAR in the 1970s, this car was created in...
America
Germany

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Opel Zafira
Wiki Commons by Accord14
Any idea if the MPV in this image is German or American?
German
American
S63 AMG
Wiki Commons by Danny Galvez
Do you know if this is a German or American luxury sedan? It produces 518 brake horsepower!
German
American
S Series
Wiki Commons by Christoph.kueberl
The car shown in this image is of which origin?
American
German

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Dodge 1955
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Marketed toward women in the 1950s, was this an American or German vehicle?
American
German
Syclone
Wiki Commons by dave_7
Do you know if this performance pickup is of American or German origin?
German
American
Porsche Cayman
Wiki Commons by Mike Peel
Is this sports car of German or American design?
German
American

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Hummer H3
Wiki Commons by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
It's large and in charge, but is this made in the USA or Germany?
America
Germany
Superbird
Wiki Commons by Sicnag
Spoiler alert... no really, that's some spoiler! Can you guess which nation made this car?
Germany
America
i3
Wiki Commons by Michał Beim
Electric cars are certainly the way of the future. Some, however, are already here. Is this one American or German?
German
American

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Audi A8
Wiki Commons by Alexander Migl
Do you know if this luxury sedan is of American or German origin?
German
American