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Performance
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric has a maximum power of 360 kW (490 hp / 483 bhp) and a total torque of 800 Nm (590 lb-ft). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph).
Battery, Range, and Charging
The battery has a gross capacity of 100.0 kWh and a net usable capacity of 94.0 kWh, with a 6.0 kWh buffer (6.0%) for battery protection.
The lithium-ion battery uses NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) chemistry.
Under the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) standard, the maximum rated range is 762 km (474 miles). Depending on the configuration and options such as wheel size, the rated range can be as low as 592 km (368 miles). Larger wheels generally increase energy consumption and reduce range.
WLTP energy consumption is 12.3 kWh/100 km for the base configuration and 15.9 kWh/100 km for the highest-consumption configuration.
For more details about the range, see real-world data and range listings on this model’s range and consumption page.
The vehicle supports fast DC charging with a maximum power of 350 kW. A 0–100% charge takes approximately 56 minutes. A typical 10–80% session takes about 21 minutes at an average power of 185 kW.
With five minutes of overhead per stop, the optimal charging window is 1–50%. Effective average power, including overhead, is 171 kW over a session lasting about 16 minutes and 8 seconds.
This efficient charging capability makes the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric a convenient option for long-distance travel.
In a 1000 km challenge at a constant speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) with an assumed consumption rate of 20 kWh/100 km, the trip would take about 8 hours and 57 minutes, needing two charging stops from 1% to 58%, totaling 38 minutes of charging time.
Onboard Charger
The standard onboard charger supports AC charging at up to 11 kW. A full 0–100% charge takes about 8 hours and 32 minutes with a suitable home charging setup.
An optional 22 kW onboard charger reduces the full charge time to approximately 4 hours and 16 minutes.
Charge Port
The charge port is on the left rear side. This position suits charging bays where the vehicle reverses toward the charging point.
Connector types vary by market. This model uses NACS in North America and CCS Combo 2 in Europe. See the full specifications for market-specific details.
Bidirectional Charging
This model supports V2H (Vehicle to Home) functionality, allowing the car to serve as a backup power source for your home.
V2H requires compatible equipment in the home.
Drivetrain
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric features an all-wheel drive system powered by two motors, one on each axle.
The motors used are Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors.
Suspension
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric features a multilink front and rear suspension, both equipped with monotube dampers and coil springs.
The standard suspension has a fixed height and damping characteristics.
Ground clearance with this setup is 148 mm.
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric features an optional suspension system with multilink front and rear construction. It has electronically controlled dampers on both axles and air springs at both ends, with adjustable ride height.
The suspension is fully adaptive on the front and rear axle, so height and damping can be adjusted manually and automatically.
The minimum ground clearance is 139 mm, and the maximum is 190 mm.
Steering
Progressive steering is standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It adjusts the steering ratio according to vehicle speed.
In addition, rear-wheel steering is optional, reducing the turning circle at low speeds.
Drive Modes
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric lets the user select different drive modes that affect the car's handling.
The driver can choose between 5 modes:
- Eco: Comfort steering and efficient throttle.
- Comfort: Balanced steering and throttle.
- Sport: Dynamic steering and throttle.
- Sport+: Dynamic steering and maximum throttle.
- Individual: Custom steering and throttle.
Brakes
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric is equipped with cast-iron disc brakes on both the front and rear.
Regenerative Braking
The regenerative braking system in this model offers several modes. The most efficient option is the Automatic Regeneration Mode, where the vehicle coasts when possible and employs regenerative braking to reduce speed as needed.
Manual regeneration is another mode, where regenerative braking is controlled by pressing the brake pedal. The brake system blends in physical brakes only when necessary.
Another option is the Regen on Accelerator Pedal mode where regenerative braking is activated when the driver eases off the accelerator pedal. This system allows the vehicle to slow down and recover energy without the driver needing to press the brake pedal, a feature often referred to as one-pedal driving.
Drivers can also adjust the regenerative braking strength when lifting off the accelerator, choosing between two levels.
The maximum regenerative braking power is 300 kW.
Exterior
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric, with dimensions of 4883 mm in length, 1892 mm in width, and 1503 mm in height, falls into the E-segment, also known as executive cars.
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric offers a selection of 10 paint colors, including solid and metallic options. Alongside the standard palette, exclusive colors are available from the 'MANUFAKTUR ' palette.
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric offers multiple wheel options in different sizes. The available tire and wheel combinations include:
- 235/55 tires on 19-inch wheels at the front and 255/50 tires on 19-inch wheels at the rear
- 235/50 tires on 20-inch wheels at the front and 265/45 tires on 20-inch wheels at the rear
- 235/45 tires on 21-inch wheels at the front and 265/40 tires on 21-inch wheels at the rear
Narrower wheels reduce energy consumption and can increase range, while wider wheels can improve traction and handling.
The car has four regular doors and a liftgate, which makes the trunk much more usable compared to a traditional bootlid, especially for a sedan.
The power liftgate includes hands-free opening by foot gesture as standard.
There is only one roof option for this model.
The standard roof is a panoramic roof with electrochromic glass that can be adjusted to control sunlight.
Privacy glass from the B-pillar rearward is optional. It reduces glare and solar heat.
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Interior
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric features a driver-centric interior with premium materials throughout. A notable highlight is the split-level center console, which separates the driver and passenger with added storage.
You can choose between different types of seats, seat materials, and interior styling.
You can choose between several interior designs.
Seats
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric accommodates five passengers with two front seats and a three-seat bench in the rear.
First Row Seats
The front row offers three seat types:
The Standard seat offers:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Recline adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Height adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Seat cushion angle adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Height adjustable headrest (manually adjustable)
- Adjustable lumbar support (electrically adjustable)
- Ventilation (optional)
- Massage (optional)
Available in:
- Black microfiber/leatherette upholstery
- Brown leatherette upholstery
- Beige leatherette upholstery
- Beige leatherette upholstery
The Comfort seat offers:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Recline adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Height adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Seat cushion angle adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Length adjustable headrest (manually adjustable)
- Adjustable lumbar support (electrically adjustable)
- Adjustable thigh support (manually adjustable)
- Ventilation (optional)
- Massage (optional)
Available in:
- Black fabric/leatherette upholstery
- Black microfiber/leatherette upholstery
- Brown leatherette upholstery
- Beige leatherette upholstery
- Black leatherette upholstery
- Beige leatherette upholstery
The Sport seat offers:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Recline adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Height adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Seat cushion angle adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Length adjustable headrest (manually adjustable)
- Heating (optional)
- Adjustable lumbar support
- Adjustable thigh support (manually adjustable)
- Ventilation (optional)
- Massage (optional)
Available in:
- Black leatherette upholstery
- Black microfiber/leatherette upholstery
- Black microfiber/leatherette upholstery
- Brown leatherette upholstery
- Beige leatherette upholstery
- Beige leatherette upholstery
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Second-Row Seats
The second row features a standard three-seat bench with a 40:20:40 split, allowing each section to fold separately to increase cargo space.
Additional second-row features include:
- Height adjustable headrest (manually adjustable)
- Heating (optional for outer seats)
- ISOFIX (standard for outer seats)
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Interior Storage
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric has the following interior storage:
- Cupholders: Two cupholders are located in the front center console, with an additional two in the rear armrest.
Interior Lighting
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric offers several interior lighting options.
- Multicolor Ambient Lighting: Extends across the dashboard, door panels, and footwell, with selectable colors. Optional.
Climate System
Two climate system options are available:
- 2-zone climate system: Supports different temperatures for the driver and passenger.
- 4-zone climate system: Supports different temperatures for the driver, passenger, and two separate passengers in the back seat.
A heat pump is available as an option and can reduce the energy needed to heat the cabin in cold weather.
Comfort Features
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric includes the following comfort features:
- Garage Door Opener: Built-in control for compatible garage doors and gates.
User Interface and Control
The control interface of the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric combines physical buttons, steering column stalks, and touchscreen displays.
Two different screen setups are available on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric.
The standard layout has the following configuration.
Behind the steering wheel is a digital instrument cluster. In addition, there is one infotainment screen in the center console and one infotainment screen in front of the passenger seat.
Key screen details:
- Driver Information Touchscreen: A 10.3-inch touchscreen integrated into the dashboard behind the steering wheel. It provides essential driving data such as speed, range, and navigation prompts.
- Center Dashboard Touchscreen: A 14.0-inch touchscreen located in the center of the dashboard. It serves as the main interface for infotainment, navigation, and vehicle settings.
- Passenger Infotainment Screen (optional): A 10.9-inch touchscreen embedded in the dashboard in front of the front passenger. It allows passengers to control entertainment and other functions independently.
The optional MBUX Hyperscreen layout has the following configuration.
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric features a twin-screen layout housed within a panoramic dashboard display spanning the driver and front passenger.
Key screen details:
- Full-Width Dashboard Display: A high-resolution panoramic display that stretches across the entire dashboard. It unifies the digital instrument cluster, infotainment controls, and passenger entertainment. It covers navigation, media, and vehicle settings.
An optional head-up display projects key driving information such as speed and navigation cues onto the windshield.
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Steering Wheel
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric is equipped with a single type of steering wheel:
The steering wheel adjusts for tilt and reach. The adjustment is electrically powered.
The standard easy-entry function retracts the steering wheel automatically when entering or exiting the vehicle.
Design: Circular
Controls: Physical buttons, Scroll wheels, Paddle shifters
Heating: Heated (standard)
From the steering wheel you can control:
- Media volume
Mirrors
Both the exterior and interior mirrors use conventional mirror technology to provide a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
Voice control is standard.
Infotainment
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric features the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system with navigation, media, and vehicle settings accessible through the central touchscreen.
Navigation System
The built-in navigation supports route planning with target charge levels at the destination and at charging stops, real-time traffic, and satellite maps.
App Store
The infotainment system includes an App Store where you can download third-party apps to run natively on the car's screen without needing a connected phone. Available apps vary by market.
Phone Mirroring
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, providing access to compatible phone apps such as Google Maps and Waze on the car's display.
Sound System
You can choose between two sound systems for the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric:
- Burmester 3D surround sound system: The system has 15 speakers and a maximum output of 670 watts.
- Burmester high-end 4D surround sound system: The system has 19 speakers and a maximum output of 750 watts.
The model includes USB-C connectivity as standard (total: 4).
Mobile App
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric has a mobile app for Android and iOS to manage and monitor the vehicle remotely. Features:
- Locate Your Vehicle: Check the current location of your car.
- Preconditioning: Preheat or cool your car before you start your journey.
- Lock and unlock: Lock or unlock the doors remotely.
- Window Control: Open or close the windows remotely.
- Scheduled Charging: Set a charging schedule.
- Charge Target: Set the battery's target state of charge.
- Route Planning: Plan your route and send it directly to your car's navigation system.
- Driving History: Review the details of your past trips.
Lights
You can choose between two types of headlights for the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric.
- Standard Headlights: These use LED technology and include corner lights that illuminate the side when turning.
- LED Matrix Headlights: Available as an upgrade, this adaptive system divides the traditional headlight beam into dozens of smaller rays that the light controller can activate or deactivate individually. This optimizes lighting by selectively dimming specific areas to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. The lights swivel when turning to illuminate the direction of travel. It includes corner lights that illuminate the side when turning.
The taillights use LED technology.
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric offers standard and optional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Safety Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It prevents the wheels from locking during braking.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It improves stability during sudden maneuvers and on slippery roads.
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It applies steering corrections if the vehicle begins to leave its lane.
The Lane Departure Warning alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to leave its lane.
Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It detects traffic crossing ahead when entering an intersection or pulling away from a stop.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It detects vehicles approaching from the side while reversing out of a parking space or driveway.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It warns the driver of a potential frontal collision.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It applies the brakes automatically if the driver does not respond to an imminent collision.
Automatic Emergency Steering (AES): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. The system can steer automatically to help avoid an imminent collision.
Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM): Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It detects traffic in the vehicle's blind spots.
Exit Warning: Standard on the Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric. It warns occupants not to open a door when it detects approaching traffic or another hazard.
Driving Automation
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric offers driving automation at levels 1 or 2, depending on the equipment level.
The Level 1 Adaptive Cruise control system provides the following driving automation features.
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Automatic parking (optional)
The optional MB.DRIVE ASSIST SAE Level 2 system adds the following features:
- Lane Centering Assist (LCA) / AutoSteer: Centers the vehicle in its lane and adjusts speed in traffic. The driver must keep their hands on the steering wheel and remain attentive.
- Navigation-guided driving: Follows the planned route, including highway entry and exit.
- Automatic Lane Change (ALC)
Sensors & Cameras
This model uses cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors for its driver assist systems.
Up to five radar sensors, five cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors monitor the vehicle’s surroundings.
Safety
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric is equipped with the following airbags:
- Front airbags for the driver and front passenger
- Side curtain airbags for both the first and second rows
- Side airbags for the driver and front passenger
- Side airbags for the second-row passengers
- A front-center airbag that reduces the risk of the driver and front passenger colliding with each other during a side impact
The front and rear seatbelts are equipped with pyrotechnic pretensioners and load limiters. In the event of a collision, the pretensioners tighten the seatbelts to secure occupants firmly in their seats, while the load limiters allow a controlled amount of webbing to extend, reducing the risk of injury from excessive force.
Security and Access Technologies
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric includes the following security and access features:
- Keyless Entry and Start: Unlock and start the car with the key in your pocket or bag.
- Phone-as-Key Functionality: The optional phone-as-key feature lets you use your smartphone to unlock and start the vehicle.
- Alarm System: Monitors for unauthorized entry or tampering and sounds the alarm when triggered.
Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability
The trunk offers a cargo capacity of 470 liters (16.6 cu ft).
The maximum roof load is 75 kg (165.3 lb).
Roof rails are standard for easy mounting of a roof box or rack.
The frunk (front trunk) has a capacity of 128 liters (4.5 cu ft).
The maximum permitted vehicle weight is 2965 kg (6537 lbs), and the base curb weight is 2460 kg (5423 lbs). This leaves a payload of 505 kg (1113 lbs), including occupants. Options can increase curb weight and reduce payload.
A towbar can be added to the vehicle. The maximum permissible weight for a braked trailer is 2400 kg (5291 lbs), while for an unbraked trailer, it is 750 kg (1653 lbs).
Availability & Pricing
The Mercedes C 400 4MATIC electric had its world premiere on 9/7/2025, with deliveries starting in March 2026.
This model is available exclusively in Europe.
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