The new Mercs will also use Renault 3-cylinder and turbo 4-cylinder petrol engines and diesel engines developed by the French carmaker.
Renault's next Twingo platform will also underpin the next generation Smart hatchback from Mercedes-Benz, which will also feature the sliding rear doors seen on the F800 concept shown by the German maker at the recent Geneva Motor Show.
A small van platform will also be provided by Renault to M-B for a new urban delivery vehicle.
The collaborations are the result of an agreement signed by Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche and Renault/Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn. The two companies also exchanged a 3.1-percent equity and formed a committee to identify and work on projects where the three auto giants can find synergy.
