New compact car models in five plants on three continents: Mercedes-Benz starts production of new A-Class The A-Class is the first of eight models of the new compact car generation to roll off the production line at the lead plant in Rastatt, Germany. The new compact cars are setting new standards in their segment, for example in connectivity and design and also in the worldwide production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production & Supply Chain: “Mercedes-Benz Cars starts an unprecedented ramp-up cascade with the A-Class. In our global production network, we can ramp-up the production of our vehicles in proven top quality and supply the global market even faster. Using modern industry 4.0 technologies our plants are becoming even more flexible and efficient.” Rastatt, Germany - The start of the new A-Class at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Rastatt, 90 km west of Stuttgart in Germany, is the trigger for t