Key highlights:
- Australian arrival scheduled for early 2027, priced at $105,700
- Dual-motor AWD delivers 360kW, 800Nm and a claimed 753km range
- Equipment includes MBUX Superscreen, panoramic glass roof and Burmester audio
The all-electric 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will reach Australian showrooms in early 2027, bringing 360kW of power, 800Nm of torque and a claimed 753km driving range. The electric sedan will arrive here in one variant, priced at $105,700 before on-road costs.
It will compete directly with the upcoming BMW i3, sitting between its 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive variants on price, range and performance. The Mercedes has more power and torque than both BMWs, but its driving range falls short of the i3 50 xDrive.
Powertrain, charging and efficiency
The C400 combines two electric motors with an all-wheel-drive system, and its 94kWh usable nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery provides the energy, while an 800V electrical architecture supports fast charging.
| Specification | 2027 Mercedes-Benz C400 4Matic electric |
|---|---|
| Battery | 94kWh usable NMC |
| Drivetrain | Dual motor AWD |
| System output | 360kW / 800Nm |
| Transmission | 2-speed automatic |
| 0–100km/h (claimed) | 4.0s |
| Energy consumption (WLTP) | 16.1kWh/100km |
| Driving range (WLTP) | 753km |
| AC charging | 11kW |
| DC charging | 330kW |
| DC charge time | 10–80% in 22 minutes |
The rear axle also gets a two-speed transmission. It uses second gear at higher speeds to sustain power delivery and help improve efficiency.
Dimensions and boot space
Mercedes-Benz will sell the electric C-Class exclusively as a four-door sedan, and it also provides storage under the bonnet, alongside the conventional boot.
| Length | 4,883mm |
| Width | 1,892mm |
| Height | 1,503mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,962mm |
| Boot capacity | 470L |
| Front storage (frunk) | 101L |
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Safety equipment and ratings
The electric C-Class has not yet received an assessment from either Australia’s independent vehicle safety authority, ANCAP, or its European counterpart, Euro NCAP. Mercedes-Benz will include the following safety and driver-assistance features as standard:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Front and rear parking sensors
Standard equipment
Australian buyers will get one trim: the C400 4Matic electric, and Mercedes-Benz will pack it with technology, comfort features and AMG Line styling.
Exterior and lighting
- Standard equipment includes:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Illuminated grille
- Digital Light micro-LED headlights
- Adaptive high-beam
- Intelligent cornering lights that use camera and map information
- Magic Sky Control panoramic fixed-glass roof with nine individually adjustable transparency segments
- Rear privacy glass
- Metallic paint
- AMG Line exterior styling
- Night Package, which buyers can remove at no cost
The Night Package adds dark exterior accents to the mirrors, grille and front apron.
Technology and infotainment
- MBUX Superscreen
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 14-inch front-passenger display
- Head-up display
- MBUX Virtual Assistant with ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Bing integration
- Google Maps-based satellite navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Over-the-air software updates
- Keyless Go proximity entry and start
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
Interior and comfort
- ARTICO leatherette trim for the dashboard, seats and steering wheel
- AMG Line sports front seats
- Power-adjustable front seats with heating, power lumbar adjustment and memory
- Sports steering wheel
- Black fabric headliner
- AMG floor mats
- Brown open-pore fineline birch wood trim
- Burmester 3D sound system
- Dual wireless phone chargers
- Ambient lighting
- Energizing Air Control filtration system
Optional packages
Buyers can add two packages to the C400 4Matic electric.
Agility and Comfort Package — $5,200
- Airmatic air suspension with intelligent suspension control
- Rear-axle steering
Luxury Package — $8,200
- 99.3cm MBUX Hyperscreen
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Illuminated star pattern for the Magic Sky Control sunroof
Pricing and BMW i3 comparison
The C400 4Matic electric sits almost exactly halfway between the two BMW i3 variants on price, and both rivals are also due to arrive in Australia early in 2027. The new single-spec electric model will co-exist alongside a heavily updated petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) C-Class range.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz C400 4Matic electric | $105,700 |
| BMW i3 40 xDrive | $96,900 |
| BMW i3 50 xDrive | $112,900 |
Here’s how the three electric sedans compare on performance and driving range.
| Specification | Mercedes-Benz C400 4Matic electric | BMW i3 40 xDrive | BMW i3 50 xDrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 94kWh | 82.8kWh | 108.7kWh |
| System output | 360kW / 800Nm | 275kW / 520Nm | 345kW / 645Nm |
| 0–100km/h | 4.0 seconds | 5.4 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Driving range (WLTP) | 753km | 566–710km | 912km |
The Mercedes wins the power and torque contest against both BMWs, and its claimed 4.0-second sprint to 100km/h also makes it quicker than either rival.
Range tells a different story. The C400’s 753km claim beats the i3 40 xDrive’s maximum 710km figure, but the i3 50 xDrive stretches further to 912km.
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