Mercedes-Benz Plant Rastatt.

The Mercedes-Benz plant in Rastatt started production in 1992. With more than 6,100 employees, it is the largest employer in the region.

The Rastatt plant will build the A-Class, the compact SUV GLA, the all-electric EQA and the new CLA are built in Rastatt. With combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, Rastatt's compact car production covers the entire range of modern drive technologies.

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz models flexibly roll off the same assembly line as vehicles with conventional drives.

The Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Rastatt is located right next to the plant, where customers can pick up their ordered vehicles and book guided tours of the plant. On the "A-Rock" driving experience course with event area right next to the plant, they can also test the off-road characteristics and assistance systems of their Mercedes-Benz. In addition, public events are held regularly in the customer center.

The Kuppenheim Press Shop was founded in 2009. It is part of a press shop production network that also includes the sites in Sindelfingen, Bremen, Hamburg, and Kecskemét. Since January 1, 2026, the Kuppenheim site has been an operational unit of the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant.

At the Kuppenheim plant unit, body-in-white components, structural parts, and body panels are manufactured, primarily for Mercedes-Benz compact vehicles.

Located directly adjacent to the Kuppenheim plant unit is the Mercedes-Benz AG battery recycling factory. There, technologies and processes for closing the loop on raw materials used in batteries and for increasing recycling rates are being further developed.

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. With Mercedes-Benz AG, the Group offers a wide range of high-end passenger cars and premium vans. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is another key pillar of the Group and plays a central role in the financial services business.

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