Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric lands in Australia from $105,700 with up to 753km of range
Mercedes-Benz Australia has opened orders for the all-new electric C-Class, a battery-powered sedan built on a dedicated electric architecture rather than a converted petrol car. It launches in a single C 400 4Matic grade priced from $105,700 before on-road costs, went on sale through dealers on 20 October 2026, and is expected to reach showrooms in early 2027.
The headline figure is range. Mercedes quotes up to 753km on the WLTP cycle, which puts the C-Class among the longest-range electric cars on sale in Australia and well beyond the Mercedes-Benz EQE it is expected to take over from as the brand’s mid-size electric sedan.
Price and option packages
| Model or option | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| C 400 4Matic electric | $105,700 |
| Agility and Comfort Package | $5,200 |
| Luxury Package | $8,200 |
| C 400 4Matic with both packages | $119,100 |
The Agility and Comfort Package adds Airmatic air suspension and rear-axle steering of up to 4.5 degrees. The Luxury Package brings climate-controlled front seats, heated rear seats, an illuminated star pattern for the panoramic roof and the full-width MBUX Hyperscreen. Removing the standard Night Package is a no-cost option.
Performance, battery and charging
| Spec | C 400 4Matic electric |
|---|---|
| Motors and drive | Dual motor, 4Matic all-wheel drive |
| Power and torque | 360kW and 800Nm |
| 0 to 100km/h | 4.0 seconds (claimed) |
| Top speed | 210km/h |
| Usable battery | 94kWh |
| WLTP range | Up to 753km |
| Energy use | 16.1kWh per 100km (claimed) |
| Peak DC charging | 330kW, 10 to 80 per cent in about 22 minutes |
| AC charging | Up to 11kW, about 10.5 hours from empty to full |
An 800-volt electrical system allows DC charging at up to 330kW, and Mercedes says up to 325km of WLTP range can be added in about 10 minutes on a suitable high-power charger. The rear axle uses a two-speed transmission, with first gear for acceleration and second gear for efficient highway cruising. That combination helps explain how a 360kW sedan can still claim 16.1kWh per 100km.
Design and equipment
The low nose wears an illuminated grille with 1,050 lit dots, a central star and lighting animations for locking, unlocking and charging. Digital Light micro-LED headlights are standard, along with AMG Line styling, the Night Package, dark-tinted glass and metallic paint.
Inside, the standard MBUX Superscreen combines a 10.25-inch driver display, a 14-inch central touchscreen and a 14-inch passenger screen under one glass surface. It runs Mercedes’ new MB.OS software with an AI-based voice assistant and navigation that plans charging stops and preconditions the battery. Other standard gear includes heated electric front seats with memory, a head-up display, Burmester 3D surround sound, a nine-segment Sky Control panoramic roof, a 360-degree camera and automated parking. Luggage space is 470 litres in the boot plus a 101-litre front boot.
Tax and novated lease buyers
At $105,700 the C 400 sits above the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, which is $91,661 for 2026 to 2027. That means it attracts luxury car tax and is not eligible for the fringe benefits tax exemption on novated leases, a point covered in our BMW iX3 and proposed FBT change story. Buyers wanting the exemption will need to look at cheaper electric cars.
Where it fits
The electric C-Class undercuts the EQE 350 4Matic’s 2023 launch price of $154,900 by $49,200 while offering 145kW more power. It is sold alongside the current petrol Mercedes-Benz C-Class range, which starts at $87,800 for the C 200. Its closest rival is expected to be BMW’s new electric i3 sedan, due in early 2027 from $96,900 before on-road costs.
Mercedes is also pushing its electric range upmarket, with the 860kW electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV expected here in late 2027. If you are planning to charge at home, our EV home charging guide explains wallbox costs and installation.
