08:07 29-07-2026
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric: up to 762 km of range and a 10-minute top-up worth 325 km
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the electric C-Class: up to 762 km WLTP range, 800-volt fast charging, and a carbon footprint two-thirds lower over its life cycle.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the key specifications of the new electric C-Class: the sedan covers up to 762 km on the WLTP cycle and can add up to 325 km of range in ten minutes. That last figure is achieved only at maximum fast-charging power under the conditions set by the standard, so results will be lower at a regular station, with a cold battery, or at a high state of charge.
The first version detailed in depth is the Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC with all-wheel drive. Claimed consumption ranges from 14.1 to 18.5 kWh per 100 km. Next year the lineup will expand with rear- and all-wheel-drive variants, different battery options, and a longer-range rear-wheel-drive version expected to reach up to 800 km on the WLTP cycle.
The foundation is an 800-volt architecture. It lowers current draw at the same power level and reduces heat losses, though it doesn't by itself guarantee a short stop: drivers still need a compatible high-power terminal, a pre-conditioned battery, and an available charging bay.
The standard heat pump draws on heat from the drivetrain, the battery, and outside air. According to Mercedes-Benz, it needs roughly three times less electricity for cabin heating than a comparable resistive heater. For winter driving that matters more than the headline power figure: lower heating consumption helps preserve range.
The regenerative braking system delivers up to 300 kW, and Mercedes-Benz says that under suitable conditions up to 99% of deceleration is handled by the electric motors. Conventional brakes aren't going away, though. Because they're used less often, the discs can corrode faster, so owners will still need to have them checked and occasionally exercise the friction system.
Mercedes-Benz's environmental report, reviewed by 32CARS, puts the electric C-Class's life-cycle carbon footprint roughly two-thirds lower than that of the current combustion-engined C-Class. Using steel, aluminum, plastic, and battery cells with reduced production emissions cut the supply-chain figure by around 23%.
About two-thirds of the aluminum the car needs is produced using renewable energy or a higher share of recycled material. The build also uses roughly 49 kg of recycled thermoplastics. Wheel-arch liners, for example, are 93% recycled material, and the jack mounts are made entirely from recycled bumpers taken from older cars.
The Hungarian plant in Kecskemét has received solar installations with a combined capacity of 42.3 MW, expected to cover about a quarter of the plant's annual energy needs. The new paint shop uses roughly 20% less energy and generates 80% fewer production-related CO2 emissions than the previous one.
What matters more to buyers is the price, usable battery capacity, maximum charging power, and warranty terms. Those figures will show how much of an advantage the electric C-Class really has over the gasoline version — not just on paper in the environmental report, but in real-world ownership costs.