Mercedes-Benz Just Unveiled Its All-Electric C-Class—Here’s a First Look
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class just got a much-needed jolt of electricity.
The German luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary marque has just unveiled the all-electric version of its long-running compact sedan. The four-door features a bold design, a slew of exciting new technology, and a 350-mile range.
The new C-Class EV is distinct from both its gas-powered sibling and Mercedes’s other battery-powered cars. A longer wheelbase means its sleeker than the former, while sharper lines give it a more defined shape than the latter. The most eye-catching detail is the giant illuminated faux grille, which it shares with it SUV equivalent, the GLC, that sits at its nose and is winged by a headlights with a star motif. It, along with its fastback-style roofline and large rear, won’t be to everyone’s liking, but it’s a much more visually striking vehicle than the jellybean-like EQE and EQS.
The interior is also dominated by a giant glowing feature. Here, it’s the 39.1-inch Hyperscreen, which stretches from one end of the dashboard to the other and includes the instrument cluster, infotainment system, and a passenger display. The driver also has access to an augmented reality head-up system, that projects an 18-inch display onto the front windshield. The rest of the cabin is covered in premium materials, including a fully vegan upholstery option, and features more legroom, headroom, and cargo space than the gas-powered C-Class. Rounding things out is a panoramic glass roof that comes standard.
The first electric C-Class, the C400 4Matic, features a dual-motor powertrain. The setup, which includes one motor on the front axle and another equipped with a two-speed transmission on the rear, makes 482 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque, which is split to all four wheels. That’s enough power to rocket the car from zero to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds, while it tops out at a computer-controlled 130 mph.
The EV gets its juice from a battery with 94 kWh of usable capacity. Mercedes says the sedan can travel 472 miles on a single charge, but that estimate was reached using the more forgiving WLTP testing standard. Outlets like Car and Driver and Motor1.com suggest the EPA’s range estimate will be closer to 350 miles. An 800-volt architecture will allow for DC fast charging, so no one should have range anxiety about this EV. The car will also feature regenerative smart braking and an optional Airmatic suspension system with intelligent dampers.
An on-sale date has yet to be announced, but the new G-Class EV is expected to launch during the first half of 2027. We’ll also have to wait for pricing info, but well north of the gas-powered C-Class 4Matic’s $51,650 starting price seems likely.
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.