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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric

Brand: MERCEDES
Category: Cars
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  • Drive Type: RWD, AWD
  • Type: 5 door sedan, 5 seats
  • Self Driving:
  • Airbags: Full Suite

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.5
  • PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
  • BATTERY 7 / 10
  • BODY 3 / 10
  • DISPLAYS 5 / 10
  • COMFORT 6 / 10
  • SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

  1. The 800-volt architecture enables up to 330 kW peak charging
  2. The dedicated EV platform extends the wheelbase by nearly four inches over the petrol model
  3. Optional rear-wheel steering (up to 4.5 degrees) and predictive adaptive air suspension are available

CONS

  1. Europe gets the vehicle first from Q2 2026, with the US market not expected until early 2027
  2. The top range figure of 473 miles applies only to the flagship 94 kWh trim; base variants with the 64 kWh pack are rated at approximately 348 miles WLTP

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric is the brand’s first all-electric version of its long-running C-Class nameplate, built on a dedicated EV platform and not related to the internal combustion engine C-Class. It sits in the compact executive segment and is offered as a four-door sedan, with a fastback-style silhouette that differs significantly from the combustion-powered model.

The lineup spans five variants — C 200 EQ, C 250 EQ, C 300 4MATIC EQ, C 300+ EQ, and C 400 4MATIC EQ — with battery options of 64 kWh, 85 kWh, and 94 kWh depending on trim. The top C 400 4MATIC delivers up to 473 miles of WLTP range from its 94 kWh battery pack. On charging, the larger variants support up to 330 kW on 800-volt infrastructure, adding up to 201 miles of WLTP range in just 10 minutes.

Pricing is expected to start at around $55,000 USD, placing it firmly in the upper end of the compact luxury segment. It targets buyers who want a premium daily sedan with long-range capability and a technology-forward interior. Within the Mercedes-Benz EV lineup, the closest relatives are the GLC Electric (its SUV counterpart on the same platform) and the CLA Electric (a more entry-level option on a different architecture). Key alternatives from rival brands include the Tesla Model 3 and the BMW i3. In direct comparison, the C-Class Electric’s 94 kWh battery is smaller than what BMW fitted inside the i3, though Mercedes still quotes up to 473 miles of range from it.

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Full Specifications

MODEL

Models Mercedes C300+
Mercedes C400 4MATIC

LAUNCH

Announced 2025, April 20
Status Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q4 - Mercedes C300+
Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q3 - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Country of origin Germany

PERFORMANCE

Power RWD 369 hp (271 kW) - Mercedes C300+
AWD 489 hp (360 kW) - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Torque 504 Nm (372 lb-ft) - Mercedes C300+
800 Nm (590 lb-ft) - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.
4 sec 0-62 mph - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Max Speed
130 mph (210 km/h) - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
transmission Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity 94 kWh usable
Tech Liquid-cooled Li-ion (800V type)
Range
473 mi WLTP - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Consumption
227 Wh/mi WLTP - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Recuperation Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging Type 2 11 kW
Type 2 22 kW
DC Charging CCS 330 kW; 10-80% in 22 min
10 minute charge = 325 km (202 miles)

BODY

Type 5 door sedan, 5 seats
Dimensions 4883 x 1892 x 1503 mm (192.2 x 74.5 x 59.2 in)
Wheelbase 2962 mm (116.6 in)
Weight
EU: 2460 kg unladen, 2965 kg gross - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Suspension Four-link front axle, multi-link rear axle, Airmatic air suspension, adjustable damping ADS+, rear-axle steering up to 4.5Ëš (optional 10Ëš)
Wheels R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot
EU: 470 l - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Frunk/Bonnet No - Mercedes C300+
101 l - Mercedes C400 4MATIC
Towing No

DISPLAYS

Centre Part of 39" screen
Driver's Display Part of 39" screen
Head-Up Yes, with augmented reality
Others Passenger display
Rear passenger display

COMFORT

Seats Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats
Roof Panoramic glass sunroof with electrochromic variable light transmission and illuminated stars
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist
Others Fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication of the driver to activate profile, Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close

THERMOTRONIC automatic air conditioning with 4 climate zones (5-seater), 5 climate zones (7-seater)

SAFETY

Airbags Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags
Driving Aids 5 radars, 10 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of ​​zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function

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