The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric is a new battery-electric sedan due in Australian showrooms in early 2027. At launch, Mercedes-Benz will offer one local grade: the C 400 4MATIC electric. It brings dual-motor all-wheel drive, a long claimed WLTP range and the familiar C-Class sedan format, but it is an all-new electric model rather than a hybrid version of the current petrol C-Class.
The key Australian figure is $105,700 before on-road costs. That places the C 400 4MATIC electric firmly in premium-sedan territory, so the most useful questions are how its 753km claimed range, 800V charging hardware and high-tech cabin translate to a buyer’s routine. This guide covers the Australian C 400 4MATIC electric specifically, not a future overseas variant or the regular combustion C-Class.
Featured image: global Mercedes-Benz press photography. The pictured vehicle, number plate and market details may differ from Australian specification.
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric price in Australia
| Australian launch detail | What is confirmed |
|---|---|
| Local grade | C 400 4MATIC electric sedan |
| Announced price | $105,700 before on-road costs |
| Expected showroom timing | Early 2027 |
| Price basis | Not a national drive-away figure |
Price and timing checked 23 October 2026. Before-on-road-costs pricing excludes location-specific registration, stamp duty, delivery and dealer charges. Mercedes-Benz Australia’s live price module asks buyers to select a location, so an exact drive-away total should be confirmed with a retailer.
Using the before-on-road-costs figure is the cleanest way to compare the C-Class Electric with other premium EVs. It also avoids treating a postcode-specific online estimate as a national transaction price. Buyers should ask for a written local quote when orders open, particularly if they are considering paint, wheels, option packages, finance or a trade-in, because each can alter the final figure.
Battery, range and charging
| C 400 4MATIC electric detail | Claimed or reported Australian figure |
|---|---|
| Drive system | Dual electric motors with all-wheel drive |
| Output | 360kW and 800Nm |
| Battery | 94kWh NMC battery, reported as usable capacity |
| Claimed driving range | Up to 753km WLTP |
| Charging architecture | 800V |
| DC charging | Up to 330kW; 10–80% reference of 22 minutes |
| Claimed 0–100km/h | 4.0 seconds |
WLTP range and quoted charge times are manufacturer or laboratory reference figures. Actual range and charging speed vary with temperature, route, speed, traffic, wheels and tyres, climate use, battery temperature, charger capability and the state of charge when you arrive.
The 753km claim is the headline, but a road-trip plan should be built around usable stops rather than the maximum laboratory number. Mercedes-Benz Australia lists the 22-minute 10–80% DC reference on its C-Class Electric page, while local launch reporting quotes up to 330kW DC capability. That combination suggests a short, high-power stop could be realistic when the charger, battery and conditions are favourable; it is not a promise that every public charger will deliver the same result.
The Australian AC charging maximum has been reported differently in early local coverage, so it is deliberately not stated here as settled fact. That detail matters for home and workplace charging, and prospective buyers should confirm the final onboard charger specification in the Australian order documentation. For the broader basics of connectors, state of charge and planning a long trip, evee’s beginners guide to charging electric cars in Australia is a useful starting point.
What is different about the electric C-Class?
The C 400 4MATIC electric is not being positioned as a low-output entry sedan. Its 360kW and 800Nm figures put it into serious performance territory, while the all-wheel-drive layout is intended to make that output more usable in wet weather and on uneven surfaces. Mercedes-Benz quotes a 4.0-second 0–100km/h time, although that is still a claim to treat as a benchmark rather than a substitute for a local test drive.
Under the skin, local reporting describes an 800V electrical system and a two-speed transmission on the rear axle. Those details are aimed at combining acceleration with cruising efficiency rather than simply chasing one headline number. The official Australian page also lists a 210km/h top speed and describes an Agility & Comfort Package with air suspension and rear-axle steering, but equipment availability and final specification should be confirmed for the Australian car you order.
For context within the brand, the C-Class Electric is a sedan rather than an electric SUV. If a sleeker four-door Mercedes EV is on your shortlist, evee’s Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Australia guide helps show how another electric Mercedes approaches price, range and everyday packaging. The two cars are separate models, so their equipment, availability and final prices should not be assumed to match.
Cabin technology, space and everyday use
Mercedes-Benz Australia highlights an optionally available MBUX Hyperscreen, a SKY CONTROL panoramic roof and an illuminated front design for the electric C-Class. The official page also describes a Burmester sound system, augmented-navigation head-up display and wireless front mobile-device charging among its technology material. The distinction to keep in mind is that product-page feature callouts can cover options or equipment packages, so buyers should ask which items are standard on the Australian C 400 4MATIC electric rather than relying on a global image gallery.
Local specifications put the sedan at 4,883mm long with a 2,962mm wheelbase. Reported luggage capacity is 470L at the rear, with a 101L front compartment. Those figures are useful for comparing parked-car footprint and weekend storage, but checking the rear-seat position, boot opening and real luggage fit at a retailer will be more valuable than reading a capacity figure alone. A narrow garage, child seat, golf bag or pet carrier can change which dimension matters most.
Is the C-Class Electric worth waiting for?
The C-Class Electric looks most compelling for a buyer who wants an electric luxury sedan with strong claimed range and high-power DC charging, without moving to a large SUV. Its $105,700 before-on-road-costs entry point means it deserves a careful comparison against other premium EV sedans, including their local finance, insurance, tyre and servicing costs. The early-2027 arrival also gives shoppers time to confirm the final Australian equipment list, home-charging specification and drive-away quote.
If your priority is simply finding an EV that fits your trips, passengers, parking and charging access, explore electric cars available through evee. Comparing the C-Class Electric’s sedan format with vehicles you can experience now is a practical way to decide whether waiting for the new Mercedes-Benz is the right fit.
