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The new all-electric C-Class: Redefining the segment
03 Jul 2026
The C-Class has always been one of Mercedes‑Benz’s best-selling and most popular model series – a success story defined by innovation. Now Mercedes‑Benz is once again taking the lead and redefining the segment with the first all-new electric C‑Class. It is fascinatingly different and yet reassuringly familiar – a true C‑Class. In a world driven by constant change, it provides a welcome sense of consistency. It remains true to its core values of elegance, comfort, intelligence and sportiness, raising each of them to a new level. With this electric model, Mercedes‑Benz gives customers another compelling way to drive their very own C‑Class – a saloon that perfectly expresses their individuality and lifestyles.
“The all-new electric C‑Class is redefining the mid-size segment for electric vehicles. Customers will get exactly what they expect from this new version of the beloved model: the perfect blend of performance, comfort, dynamics, and intelligence. On top of that, it is the most powerful and sportiest C‑Class we’ve ever built, offering pure driving pleasure and outstanding real-world range – all while being the perfect sanctuary for our customer.”
Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management, Mercedes‑Benz Group AG
Get in, close the doors and feel at home – that’s what has distinguished the C‑Class for generations. Customers value it as a comfortable refuge where they can relax and recharge, away from daily stress. The all-new electric C‑Class elevates this “Welcome home.” feeling to new heights – with a level of quality and comfort that clearly stands out in this segment. It impressively embodies what Mercedes‑Benz, as the inventor of the automobile, has stood for over the past 140 years: driving automotive progress with a pioneering spirit and innovations that deliver tangible benefits for customers.
Key Facts
Elegance with impressive charisma
With its coupé-like silhouette, iconic grille featuring 1,050 illuminated dots and expressive GT rear, the all-new electric C‑Class passionately embodies the latest Mercedes‑Benz design language, making it a unique and highly desirable statement in the midsize segment.
Uncompromising quality and craftmanship in every last detail
The all-new electric C‑Class takes the familiar “Welcome home.” feeling to an entirely new level, setting a new benchmark for premium quality and comfort. Flowing shapes, refined materials of the highest quality craftmanship, including a certified vegan interior, perfectly executed details such as the “Twisted Diamond” Nappa leather design, and outstanding acoustic comfort create a unique atmosphere that appeals to all the senses. The new high-end electric seats indulge occupants with lumbar support, massage, seat ventilation and 4D sound.
A new level of efficiency and climate comfort
The all-new electric C‑Class provides excellent climate comfort shortly after getting in, even in winter and without pre-conditioning. For example, on a 20-minute journey at a frosty -7 degrees Celsius, the interior heats up twice as fast as in conventionally powered models – and thanks to the multisource heat pump requires only about half the energy.
Create your own starry sky
162 stars are illuminated in the SKY CONTROL panoramic roof. They take on the colour of the individually selected ambient lighting – a starry sky could hardly be more personal.
High-tech in a class of its own for an inviting, immersive experience
The 39.1‑inch seamless MBUX Hyperscreen sets new standards, creating a holistic driving and spatial experience. Innovative matrix backlight technology with over 1,000 individual LEDs and independently adjustable brightness zones delivers clear information for the driver and personalised entertainment for the front passenger.
The sportiest C‑Class ever – raising the bar for true driving pleasure
The electric saloon is an extremely agile cornering machine and as smooth as an S‑Class on long journeys. 4.5‑degree rear-axle steering, reducing turning circle to 11.2 metres, and AIRMATIC air suspension with predictive damping based on Car-to-X4 and Google Maps data.
Smart driving redefined
The MBUX Virtual Assistant with generative AI conducts complex conversations with memory, responding like an informed friend. Navigation with Electric Intelligence, MBUX Surround Navigation and an AR head-up display ensure clear orientation, even in complex traffic situations.
Always up to date and flexibly customisable
The Mercedes‑Benz Operating System (MB.OS) enables regular over-the-air updates for all vehicle software. This keeps the C‑Class fresh for years to come, adding new functions without having to visit a workshop – from entertainment to driving assistance systems.
Long-distance comfort at its best
The all-new electric C‑Class has a range of up to 762 kilometres (WLTP)2 thanks to high aerodynamics and innovations such as the heat pump and the one-box braking system with a recuperation power of up to 300 kW. 800-volt technology and a new battery with 94 kWh of usable energy content enable a recharged range of up to 325 kilometres in just 10 minutes.3 The electric saloon is also ready for bidirectional charging5, turning it into a mobile energy storage unit.
Versatile and ready for any adventure
The all-new electric C‑Class impresses in everyday use, on journeys and in leisure time. It offers plenty of storage space thanks to its generous interior, variable boot and an unrivalled 101-litre frunk (liquid)6. With a towing capacity of up to 1.8 tonnes and state-of-the-art assistance systems, it is versatile and safe.
Proactive protection in every situation – setting a new benchmark in safety
From DISTRONIC and MB.DRIVE assistance to the PRE‑SAFE® curve function, the all-new electric C‑Class offers comprehensive active and passive safety features. Pioneering optional assistance functions include MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO which enables a seamless point-to-point driving experience – even in dense urban traffic. The market launch starts in the U.S.. The further rollout in other markets will also depend on local regulatory conditions.
This press release refers to the international model range of Mercedes-Benz as of April 2026. UK-specific pricing and specifications will be communicated in due course.
[1] The use of certain Digital Extras requires the continuous acceptance of the Terms of Use for Digital Extras and the Mercedes me ID Terms of Use in their respective current versions, the permanent pairing of the vehicle with the Mercedes-Benz user account, the consent to the storage and retrieval of necessary information to activate some Digital Extras within the paired vehicle and - where applicable - the activation of the Digital Extras. After the expiration of limited runtimes, Digital Extras can be extended for a fee in the Mercedes-Benz Store, provided that they are still offered for the respective vehicle at that time. Furthermore, there may be additional prerequisites or restrictions for the usage of some Digital Extras, such as a separate customer-owned contract with a third-party provider (e.g., streaming, conclusion of a data contract for "Comfort Data Volume“, navigation functions), the activation of additional Digital Extras to secure full functionality or selected third-party products (e.g., smartphone, smartwatch). As an alternative to the "Comfort Data Volume" a customer-owned data volume (e.g., mobile hotspot) must be used depending on the generation of your multimedia system. Information on the personal data processed for the usage of Digital Extras can be found in the Privacy Notices for the Digital Extras. The connection of the communication module to the mobile network, including the emergency call system, depends on the respective network coverage and availability of the network providers. Please also refer to any instructions in your vehicle's operating manual.
[2] The specified values were determined in accordance with the prescribed measurement procedure WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light-duty vehicles Test Procedures). The energy consumption and CO2 emissions of a passenger car depend not only on the efficient utilisation of fuel or the respective energy carrier by the car, but also on the driving style and other non-technical factors.
[3] The specified recharged range (WLTP) after 10 minutes was determined using the maximum DC charging power in accordance with ISO/SAE 12906 under the conditions described therein.
[4] In order to use the Car-to-X service, customers must have a Mercedes me connect account. Only then will data be collected in the car and the vehicle-related Car-to-X data transmitted to the backend, where it will be anonymised. Mercedes-Benz drivers can easily activate or deactivate the service via their user accounts in the Mercedes me portal or in the Mercedes me app. There they can also object to data being passed on.
[5] The use of bidirectional charging may be subject to market-specific conditions in terms of legislation and the requirements of energy suppliers.
[6] According to Directive ISO 3832:2002-06