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MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS PHEV

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WattCar Rating 7.0/10Model-range research assessment
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS PHEV model exterior
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WATT MATTERS?

The C-Class PHEV offers the familiar Mercedes sedan experience with enough electric capability to change everyday driving habits. It is an understated way into plug-in motoring.

THE BASICS

A luxury plug-in hybrid sedan combining a rechargeable battery with petrol power. Australian electric range, charging and current model-year availability need confirmation.

THE NUMBERS

Price
From $99,418 RRP · MY26 Mercedes-Benz C350e sedan · Australian list price for named model year/grade before on-road costs/options. Current manufacturer quotation awaiting final verification.
Battery
Current C350e manufacturer table: 19.53 kWh usable. MY26 market table lists 25.4 kWh without a gross/usable distinction.
Claimed range
104 km NEDC, Australian manufacturer claim.
Charging
11 kW AC / 55 kW DC; manufacturer quotes 20 minutes DC from 10–80%.
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive C350e.
Power
MY26 C350e: 230 kW combined in Australian market table. Manufacturer lists 150 kW engine + 95 kW electric motor individually.
Seats
5
Warranty
Private-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km under Australian new-vehicle terms. PHEV high-voltage battery certificate awaiting final verification.

Price checked 2026-10-12.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.

Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.

Specifications checked 2026-10-12..

Awaiting verification · Last checked: 2026-10-12. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.

VARIANTS AND PRICES

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS PHEV Australian grades
DetailsMercedes-Benz C350e sedanMercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE
PriceFrom $99,418 RRP before on-road costsAustralian list price for named model year/grade before on-road costs/options. Current manufacturer quotation awaiting final verification.From $197,145 drive-awaySpecific demonstrator stock at Mercedes-Benz Brighton, Moorabbin VIC, stock 0690111793, VIN W1K2060802R339352, advertised 5,050 km. Dealer driveaway quote for that vehicle and location, while available; confirm final registration, buyer eligibility, equipment and price. Not a universal national offer.
BatteryCurrent C350e manufacturer table: 19.53 kWh usable. MY26 market table lists 25.4 kWh without a gross/usable distinction.4.84 kWh usable, matching Australian C 63 S E PERFORMANCE technical table.
Claimed range104 km NEDC, Australian manufacturer claim.Matching Australian C 63 S E PERFORMANCE electric range and test cycle awaiting confirmation. C 350 e range is not borrowed.
PowerMY26 C350e: 230 kW combined in Australian market table. Manufacturer lists 150 kW engine + 95 kW electric motor individually.Manufacturer model claim: 500 kW maximum combined system output with electric boost. The 350 kW figure is petrol-engine output, not the hybrid total. Peak boost depends on battery conditions; the launch technical release specifies up to 10 seconds of peak electric assistance. Exact MY26 Australian stock-build system output remains to be confirmed.
Charging11 kW AC / 55 kW DC; manufacturer quotes 20 minutes DC from 10–80%.Maximum 3.7 kW AC in Australian C 63 S E PERFORMANCE technical table. DC support, DC acceptance and charge-window timing are not established by that table.
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive C350e.Plug-in petrol performance hybrid, all-wheel drive and nine-speed automatic. Dealer identifies 4MATIC+ demonstrator.
Seats55
WarrantyPrivate-use vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km under Australian new-vehicle terms. PHEV high-voltage battery certificate awaiting final verification.Demonstrator: remaining balance of the original 5-year vehicle warranty, as advertised by dealer. In-service date and plug-in battery certificate terms require dealer confirmation; no fresh full warranty assumed.
ComfortNot recorded for this variantGraphite Grey Metallic with black/titan-grey Nappa trim and red stitching. Dealer lists head-up display, DIGITAL LIGHT, adaptive distance assistance and heated front seats. This is a specific demonstrator with 5,050 km.

THE WATTCAR TAKE

For buyers who can charge at home and prefer a traditional sedan, the C-Class PHEV makes practical sense. Without regular charging, its complexity is harder to justify.

WattCar Ratings reflect available research and testing where undertaken. Updated as we learn more.

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