12:01 06-05-2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class EQ Now on Sale in Spain

The electric Mercedes C-Class EQ launches in Spain from €69,800. 400 4MATIC: 489 hp, 94.5 kWh, 743 km range, 330 kW charging. Future RWD to approach 800 km.

Mercedes-Benz has begun selling the electric C-Class EQ in Spain, immediately launching the range with a powerful all-wheel-drive variant. Priced from €69,800, it promises a WLTP range of up to 743 km—making it a genuine alternative to combustion-engine business sedans, not just a city runabout.

For now, the configurator only lists the C-Class EQ 400 4MATIC. It packs two electric motors delivering a combined 489 hp and all-wheel drive. The sprint to 100 km/h takes 4 seconds, and top speed is capped at 210 km/h. Those are nearly sports sedan numbers, though Mercedes emphasizes range and charging speed over sheer acceleration.

The 94.5 kWh battery enables that 743 km WLTP figure. It’s an 800-volt system, like the brand’s latest EVs. On a DC fast charger, the sedan can pull up to 330 kW, recovering around 320 km of range in just 10 minutes, with a 10–80% charge taking only 22 minutes. For anyone still comparing EVs to diesel sedans on long trips, this matters: the charging stop now feels more like a coffee break than a lengthy session.

The electric C-Class has generous dimensions: length 4,840 mm, width 1,892 mm, height 1,503 mm, wheelbase 2,962 mm. The trunk holds 470 liters, and there's a 101-liter front storage compartment. Visually, it echoes the regular C-Class but with altered proportions—a shorter hood, sleeker aero shape, a large illuminated grille, and rear lights featuring double circular graphics in a black panel. This design language is already seen on the GLC EQ.

Inside, Mercedes continues its screen-focused approach. Two dashboard layouts will be offered: a 33-inch MBUX Superscreen with three separate displays, and a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen that appears as one seamless surface spanning nearly the full width. For some buyers, this will be a draw; for others, it might prompt nostalgia for more traditional interiors.

A more intriguing variant is coming later. Mercedes has confirmed a rear-wheel-drive C-Class EQ that should approach 800 km WLTP thanks to lower energy consumption, though timing remains unannounced. Until then, the 400 4MATIC stands as the sole option—costly, quick, and capable of covering long distances.

Now the spotlight turns to BMW. The new i3 was unveiled earlier, but European pricing hasn’t appeared. Mercedes got there first with a concrete number, putting the pressure on its rival to respond with actual kilometers, kilowatts, and euros rather than just a presentation.