Mercedes C-Class EV: 473-Mile Range, 482 HP
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- Mercedes-Benz revealed the first all-electric C-Class, positioning the mid-size luxury sedan as a direct rival to the Tesla Model 3 and the upcoming BMW i3.
- The C 400 4MATIC runs on a 94 kWh battery delivering up to 473 miles (762 km) of WLTP range, and can add 201 miles (325 km) in just 10 minutes at 330 kW on 800-volt stations.
- Dual electric motors produce a combined 482 hp, launching the car from 0–100 km/h in 4 seconds; a rear-wheel-drive variant with roughly 497 miles (800 km) of WLTP range is slated to follow in 2027.
- Mercedes claims the sedan's 0.22 drag coefficient, optional AIRMATIC air suspension, and rear-axle steering deliver ride quality "as smooth as an S-Class."
- The interior features an optional 39.1-inch MBUX HYPERSCREEN and Mercedes' fourth-generation infotainment, the first to integrate AI from ChatGPT4o, Microsoft Bing, and Google Gemini.
- The C 400 4MATIC is expected to go on sale in the first half of 2027, riding on a wheelbase 97 mm longer than the gasoline C-Class for added legroom.
Why it matters: Mercedes is bringing 800V architecture, 473-mile WLTP range, and sub-10-minute meaningful charging stops to the mid-size luxury EV segment — specs that meet or exceed what Tesla and BMW currently offer in this class. With deliveries starting in the first half of 2027, Mercedes lands ahead of BMW's i3 and forces every premium EV rival to recalibrate range and charging benchmarks.
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