1 day Ago By William Stopford
Quick Links Network Mercedes-Benz Australia has reversed course on plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), returning such a powertrain to its core C-Class range. Create a free account to read this article The current W206-series Mercedes-Benz C-Class was launched here in 2022 only with petrol power, despite PHEVs being offered overseas. While the hot Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance arrived later, there was no replacement for the old C300e.
Enter the C350e , which now finds itself with no direct competition following the axing of the BMW 330e and Volvo S60 T8 locally. It's available to order from today, priced at $98,200 before on-road costs – just over half the price of a C63. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Mercedes-Benz currently advertises the petrol-powered C300 online with a price tag of $97,533 before on-roads, making the PHEV only a few hundred dollars pricier despite packing more power and kit.
The rear-wheel drive sedan mates a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 150kW of power and 320Nm of torque with a 95kW/440Nm electric motor, a 25.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack mounted under the rear seats, and a nine-speed automatic transmission, Total system outputs are 230kW and 550Nm , with claimed NEDC range of 104km and a 0-100km/h time of 6.
1 seconds. Mercedes-Benz says kinetic energy of over 100kW is recovered through recuperation, and there are three stages of regenerative braking with its most aggressive having a "one-pedal feeling". When you program a destination into the satellite navigation, it will choose a route that considers map data, topography, speed limits and traffic conditions to ensure the most efficient use of energy.
DC fast-charging capability is a $1500 option, and allows the C350e to be charged at up to 55kW, via which Mercedes-Benz claims a 0-80 per cent battery charge take approximately 20 minutes. 11kW AC charging is standard, as are both a charging cable for public charging and one for home charging from a domestic socket. Standard equipment in the C350e includes: That's on top of standard features found in the C300, which include: MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz C-Class Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.
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