2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric

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473 miles of range (more like 350 per C&D).

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a71055107/2027-mercedes-benz-c-class-electric-reveal/

The C400 4Matic has two electric motors, one on each axle for all-wheel drive, that supply a combined output of 482 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes claims a 0-60 miles-per-hour time of just 3.9 seconds, and a top speed of 130 mph. One wrinkle in this dual-motor setup is that the rear uses a two-speed transmission; first gear is for low-speed efficiency and better acceleration, while second gear provides more efficient highway cruising. Shifting is always done automatically, and how it operates is tied to the drive mode.

A 94-kilowatt-hour battery pack is fitted, and according to the optimistic WLTP rating, supplies a range of 473 miles. (EPA-estimated range is not available yet, but expect it to be lower.) Charging the C-Class Electric, which uses 800-volt technology, should prove rapid, thanks to a peak charging power of 330 kilowatts. Mercedes claims you can gain 202 miles of range from just 10 minutes on a charger—again, using WLTP range ratings.

"94 kWh of usable battery capacity, and you end up with 350 miles of estimated range, which is what we get when Mercedes's estimate of 472 miles of WLTP range is passed through their conservative conversion rate. "
 
It's a beautiful vehicle but too much tech for me. Imagine how much time that will be in the shop. And the techs repairing it?
 
It's the closest to a normal looking Mercedes I've seen as an EV, yet I think those taillights give a nod to that crazy supercar EV concept they had. I like this a lot aside from the whole dash is a screen interior. I don't mind a tablet or a large screen, but there better be a way to make that screen mostly black and not lit up at night. At least in my Tesla dark screen mode and FSD advanced visualization shows very little on the screen and the map isn't glowing in my face in that setting.
 
That was a thought I had as well. I don't think it'll be in the range I want to be in.
It's worse than that. Consider the legendary MBZ maintenance and service costs, then consider insurance. Ouch!
Finally that car's value will take a nose dive.
 
Looks like they're buying parts from Audi now. No thanks.
Please elaborate. I guess I'm not familiar enough with Audi.

It's the closest to a normal looking Mercedes I've seen as an EV, yet I think those taillights give a nod to that crazy supercar EV concept they had. I like this a lot aside from the whole dash is a screen interior. I don't mind a tablet or a large screen, but there better be a way to make that screen mostly black and not lit up at night. At least in my Tesla dark screen mode and FSD advanced visualization shows very little on the screen and the map isn't glowing in my face in that setting.
There are three options for the dash. The first two are three separate screens. It seems reasonable that they may be able to be dimmed individually. The large screen should be no surprise. They have to step it up from what others are already doing.

That was a thought I had as well. I don't think it'll be in the range I want to be in.
If MB intends for it to compete with the new i3, it is going to have to be competitively priced.
 
"94 kWh of usable battery capacity, and you end up with 350 miles of estimated range, which is what we get when Mercedes's estimate of 472 miles of WLTP range is passed through their conservative conversion rate. "
I hope C&D is grossly wrong.

It is hard to imagine that MB would overestimate range by 30+%. It is going to be a huge failure if the i3 comes anywhere near it's estimated 440 mile range.
 
I hope C&D is grossly wrong.

It is hard to imagine that MB would overestimate range by 30+%. It is going to be a huge failure if the i3 comes anywhere near it's estimated 440 mile range.
It's not that they're overestimating range. It appears they're just giving the number the WLTP range gives and that number is known to be flawed. The US test seems to be fairly accurate these days though.
 
Please elaborate. I guess I'm not familiar enough with Audi.


There are three options for the dash. The first two are three separate screens. It seems reasonable that they may be able to be dimmed individually. The large screen should be no surprise. They have to step it up from what others are already doing.


If MB intends for it to compete with the new i3, it is going to have to be competitively priced.
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The grill is very similar to this. ⬆️
 
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