Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled its first all-electric C-Class. Here’s what you need to know about the new model…
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Unveiled in C400 4Matic form, the first model in Mercedes-Benz’s all-electric C-Class lineup uses a dual electric-motor powertrain delivering combined outputs of 360 kW and 800 N.m of torque. According to the German marque, these figures let the 2 460 kg (claimed) emissions-free sedan sprint from 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds. The top speed is rated at 210 km/h.
The C400 4Matic electric is equipped with a 94 kWh battery, which offers a claimed operating range of up to 762 km from a full charge. Thanks to the car’s 800 V architecture, which also supports bi-directional charging, the lithium-ion unit can receive up to 330 kW at a DC fast-charging station. Plugged into such a facility, a 10-80% charge takes 22 minutes, with 325 km of range added in just 10 minutes. Mercedes-Benz claims a combined energy consumption of 14.1-18.5 kWh/100 km.
The all-electric C-Class measures 4 883 mm in length and 1 892 mm in width, making it 132 mm longer and 72 mm wider than its current-generation ICE siblings. The new model’s wheelbase is also longer, 2 962 vs 2 865 mm. Mercedes-Benz claims a boot capacity of 470 litres – 15 litres more than the ICE variant. The ‘frunk’ (front trunk) offers an additional 101 litres. The braked towing capacity matches the ICE models’, at 1 800 kg.
“With the all-new electric C‑Class, we have made a profound statement: reinventing classic elegance for the electric age. Its distinctive, coupé-like silhouette, sculpted with taut surfaces and muscular wheel arches, radiates a powerful emotional appeal. From the iconic illuminated grille to the star-design headlights, every detail instantly symbolises our new era of Mercedes‑Benz,” said Bastian Baudy, Chief Design Officer of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
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