Signifying a new chapter for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the German automaker has revealed the first-ever C-Class electric…
In September 2025, Mercedes-Benz teased the then-upcoming all-electric C-Class. Well, now, the German marque has officially revealed its first-ever emissions-free C. So, let’s take a closer look at this future-focused model…
The first C-Class employing a battery electric powertrain made its debut in C 400 4Matic format. The C 400 4Matic is equipped with twin electric motors — sited on the front and rear axles, respectively — producing combined power and torque outputs of 360 kW and 800 N.m. The Three-pointed Star brand says these figures allow for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.0 seconds; an impressive feat considering the C 400 4Matic tips the scales at 2 460 kg (claimed). The C 400 4Matic tops out at 210 km/h.
The initial emissions-free C-Class model’s dual electric-motor setup is coupled with a 94 kWh lithium-ion battery pack — the latter serving up a claimed operating range of up to 762 km when fully charged. Plugged into a DC fast-charging station, the battery can receive up to 330 kW. According to Mercedes-Benz, a 10 to 80 per cent DC charge takes just 22 minutes, while a 10-minute DC charge provides 325 km of range. The German marque claims the C 400 4Matic returns an energy consumption between 14.1 and 18.5 kWh/100 km.
Arguably previewing what we can expect from the next-generation C-Class’ exterior design, the battery powered C-Class’ illuminated front grille, replete with illuminated three-pointed star emblem, is flanked by sharper headlamp arrays — each incorporating daytime-running lights taking the form of three-pointed stars. Round back, the taillamps, which feature similar lighting signatures, are housed within a black styling strip spanning the rear.
The C-Class electric’s bodywork measures 4 883 mm long, front to rear, and 1 892 mm wide — the former and latter signifying increases of 132 and 72 mm over the internal combustion engine (ICE) model. Spanning 2 962 mm long, the carbon-neutral C-Class’ wheelbase is nearly 100 mm longer than its ICE sibling’s.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa has yet to announce whether/when this new model will make its way to Mzansi.
