The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has entered its 6th generation, the W520, and interestingly or sadly (depending on your perspective), it’ll be available only with an all-electric powertrain. But don’t worry, the company hasn’t ditched ICE buyers altogether; the W206 will still be available to purchase, until further notice, of course. The W520 is expected to go on sale by the end of this year or early 2027.
The internet has some strong opinions on the new C-Class, of course, with some calling it downright ugly. But the general consensus is that people are unimpressed with the design. It remains to be seen if the design grows on people over time, just like it did with the M3 and M4 grilles. As you can probably tell, the design language is similar to that of the new GLC we saw last September, suggesting the design direction the new Mercs will be taking from now on.
Mercedes claims the new C-Class the sportiest C-Class ever, with a drag co-efficient of 0.22 Cd. Not sure who asked for it, but the illuminated grille features 1,050 individual illuminated dots you probably can use during festivals or celebrations. LED headlights come standard, but the ones shown here are the optional Digital Light headlights.
The standard comfort suspension comes with amplitude-selective damping. Options include 4.5‑degree rear-axle steering, Airmatic air suspension, and Sky Control panoramic glass roof with 162 illuminated stars.
As for the size, the new C-Class measures 4,883 mm long, 1,892 mm wide and 1,503 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,962 mm. Luggage capacity at the back is 470 litres, while the frunk offers an extra 101 litres of storage.
At launch, the W520 C-Class comes only in a single C 400 4Matic (AWD) variant. Which means there are two electric motors (PSM) producing combined peak figures of 360 kW (489 metric hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft). A 94 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is estimated to offer a range of anywhere between 592 and 762 km (368-473 mi), thanks to efficiency measures including a multi-source heat pump. The heat pump can use three energy sources in parallel: the waste heat from the electric drive, the battery and the ambient air. If you find a DC fast charger, the new C-Class can handle charging at speeds of up to 330 kW. The official 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time is 4.0 seconds, and the top speed appears to be limited to 210 km/h (130 mph). Kerb weight is 2,460 kg (5,423 lbs), which isn’t too bad at all.
Inside, key highlights include the optional 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, AI assistance combining ChatGPT and Google Gemini, electric seats with lumbar support, massage, and ventilation, optional Burmester 4D Surround Sound System, and optional driver assistance systems including MB.Drive Assist with lane-change assistant that takes over lane changes at the touch of the indicator lever, and MB.Drive Assist Pro with point-to-point driving experience – even in heavy city traffic. Automatic reversing function is also available. Passive safety includes up to 11 airbags.
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