Mercedes-Benz MRA platform

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Mercedes-Benz MRA
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Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Production2014–present
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The Mercedes-Benz MRA platform (Modular Rear Architecture) is an automobile platform made by Mercedes-Benz since 2014. The first car to utilize it is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205). [1]

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Vehicles

First generation MRA Mid-Size [2]

Second generation MRA2

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References

  1. "Mercedes-Benz Will Switch to Just Four Car Platforms". autoevolution.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  2. https://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf
  3. "2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review". carexpert.com.au. Retrieved 2 April 2024.