All-New Electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class Previewed in Malaysia: 421 hp C 300 4MATIC Delivers 690 km Range from Estimated RM360,888

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially pulled the wraps off the all-new electric C-Class, marking the zero-emission dawn for one of the brand’s most celebrated executive nameplates.

Previewed in top-tier Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC electric AMG Line Plus trim, the saloon represents a clean-sheet transition to dedicated electric architecture. Underpinned by an advanced 800-volt high-voltage electrical network, a two-speed rear axle transmission, and the new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), the electric saloon makes its domestic debut during the marque’s global celebration of “140 Years of Innovation”.

Pre-bookings are officially open nationwide, with an estimated retail price starting from RM360,888 (on-the-road without insurance for Peninsular Malaysia) ahead of customer deliveries commencing in early 2027.

Performance: 310 kW Dual-Motor Punch with Two-Speed Efficiency

Underneath, the C 300 4MATIC electric pairs permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSM) across both axles, backed by an innovative drivetrain arrangement:

• System Outputs: Produces a muscular 310 kW (421 hp) and 800 Nm of peak torque, catapulting the 2.4-tonne saloon from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 210 km/h.
• Two-Speed Rear Transmission: The rear drive unit incorporates an innovative two-speed gearbox. First gear utilizes an 11:1 short ratio via mechanical claws for immediate off-the-line launch and urban pickup, while second gear (5:1 ratio via friction discs) ensures quiet, high-efficiency cruising at highway speeds. Overall battery-to-wheel efficiency across long distances reaches 93 percent.
• Front Disconnect Unit (DCU): The front axle motor functions primarily as a traction and power booster. Under light throttle cruising, a Disconnect Unit physically decouples the front motor almost instantaneously, eliminating rotational drag and cutting front-axle parasitic losses by up to 90 percent.
• One-Box High-Recuperation Brakes: Kinetic recovery delivers up to 300 kW of recuperative braking, functioning seamlessly even when ABS is active to allow a large proportion of daily braking without engaging the mechanical friction discs.

800V Architecture: 85 kWh Usable Pack and 320 kW DC Fast Charging

Long-distance usability is anchored by next-generation battery chemistry and ultra-fast charging hardware:

• Driving Range: An 85 kWh usable capacity lithium-ion battery pack delivers an exceptional WLTP-rated driving range of up to 690 km.
• 800-Volt DC Fast Charging: Supports peak charging rates of up to 320 kW, replenishing roughly 290 km of range in just 10 minutes. A 10% to 80% state-of-charge top-up takes approximately 22 minutes.
• AC Charging: Includes an onboard 22 kW AC three-phase charger as standard equipment, allowing a full 0% to 100% home wallbox replenishment in an estimated 4.5 hours.

Exterior Stance: Coupé Silhouette and 0.22 Cd Aerodynamics

Stylistically, the electric C-Class departs from traditional three-box saloon cues, adopting a taut, cab-forward fastback silhouette with short front and rear overhangs. The sculpted shape achieves a low drag coefficient of just 0.22 Cd, directly boosting highway range efficiency.

Up front, the face is defined by the reinterpreted iconic radiator panel featuring a wide dark chrome frame, smoked glass mesh, and an illuminated central Mercedes-Benz star that animates during lock, unlock, and charging sequences. DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps integrate star-pattern daytime running lights, complemented at the rear by four round, deep-red star-motif split taillamps and muscular haunches.

The preview model is fitted with the AMG Line Plus styling package and the Night Package, featuring high-gloss black front and rear apron trims, an AMG bootlid spoiler, and imposing 20-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels.

Cabin Sanctuary: MBUX Hyperscreen and Dimmable Starry Sky

Built on a bespoke electric platform, the wheelbase stretches to 2,962 mm—an increase of 97 mm over the combustion-engined W206 C-Class. This translates directly to 12 mm more front legroom, alongside 22 mm more front headroom and 11 mm in the rear. Boot volume is rated at 470 litres, augmented by an additional 101-litre usable front trunk (frunk) equipped to swallow carry-on luggage or charging cables.

Inside, luxury and digital engineering converge:

• MBUX Hyperscreen: Dominating the dashboard is an expansive 39.1-inch (99.3 cm) seamless curved glass display utilizing matrix backlighting with over 1,000 LEDs, powered by real-time Unity Game Engine graphics. Dual Light Control (DLC) blocks the passenger display dynamically from the driver’s sightline to prevent distraction while watching videos.
• SKY CONTROL Panoramic Glass: Features electrochromic glass split into nine independently dimmable segments that transition between transparent and opaque in milliseconds. At night, the roof illuminates 162 ambient stars matching the selected interior lighting theme.
• MB.OS with Google Integration: Built on the proprietary Mercedes-Benz Operating System, the navigation suite integrates Google Maps, cloud-based conversational AI assistance, and augmented-reality head-up guidance.
• Sensory Ambiance: Features black leather sports seats with red contrasting topstitching and red seat belts, ARTICO-wrapped beltlines, a 5G-connected selfie/video conferencing dashboard camera, and a Burmester 3D Surround Sound System paired with active sound-visualization ambient lighting.

Active Safety and Agility+ Financing

Safety architecture is overseen by a water-cooled central supercomputer processing data from up to 27 cameras and sensors, driving the standard MB.DRIVE ASSIST semi-automated driving suite and MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360. Passive protection includes 11 airbags (including a front-center airbag and front passenger knee airbag) alongside PRE-SAFE reactive systems.

Through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, the electric C-Class is available via the Agility+ financing plan, starting from an estimated RM3,988 per month. The financing package includes guaranteed future vehicle value, flexible end-of-term tenures, a fifth-year Star Gold extended warranty, four scheduled Compact Service Packages, and the MobilityPlus program—guaranteeing a temporary Mercedes-Benz replacement vehicle whenever the car is in the workshop for warrantable servicing exceeding 48 hours.