Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric arrives in Australia early 2027
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 01:31 · Archive
Mercedes-Benz will launch an electric C-Class sedan in Australian showrooms early in 2027, priced at $105,700 before on-road costs.
Mercedes-Benz will launch the C400 4Matic electric, a mid-size sedan, in Australian showrooms early in 2027. Priced at $105,700 before on-road costs, it arrives at the same time as the rival BMW i3. The Mercedes sits between BMW's two main variants in pricing: the i3 40 xDrive costs $96,900 and the i3 50 xDrive costs $112,900, both before on-road costs.
The C400 features a 94kWh battery providing 753km of WLTP range, which also falls between the BMW i3's variants. The i3 40 xDrive offers 566–710km of range, while the i3 50 xDrive offers 912km. However, the Mercedes outperforms both BMW models in power delivery: it produces 360kW of power and 800Nm of torque, compared to 275kW and 520Nm for the i3 40 xDrive and 345kW and 645Nm for the i3 50 xDrive. The C400 accelerates from 0–100km/h in 4.0 seconds, faster than the BMW i3 40 xDrive (5.4 seconds) and competitive with the i3 50 xDrive (4.7 seconds).
The C-Class electric features an 800V electrical system with a claimed 10–80 per cent DC fast-charge time of 22 minutes. It uses a two-speed transmission on the rear axle and is offered only as a four-door sedan. Mercedes-Benz provides a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.
How it is being reported
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric price and specsMercedes-Benz is launching its new electric mid-size sedan at the same time as arch-rival BMW, and it wins on power but not on range.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 01:05
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric price and specsMercedes-Benz is launching its new electric mid-size sedan at the same time as arch-rival BMW, and it wins on power but not on range.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 01:05
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