"In C400 4Matic guise, it has a starting price in Germany of 67,711. Along with pricing for the dual-motor C400, Mercedes has confirmed that further models will follow, including a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive variant with a WLTP range of around 497 miles (800 km). That's more than the previously announced specs for the C400 4Matic, which has a WLTP rating of 473 miles (762 km)."
"Mercedes-Benz is trying to make the electric C-Class feel like just another sedan in its lineup, but it is quite a bit more expensive than the combustion model. In C400 4Matic guise, it has a starting price in Germany of 67,711. Along with pricing for the dual-motor C400, Mercedes has confirmed that further models will follow, including a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive variant with a WLTP range of around 497 miles (800 km)."
"WLTP ratings are a bit more generous than the EPA figures we're used to in the U.S. But we'd still expect nearly 500 miles of WLTP range to translate to well over 400 miles on the EPA cycle if this model was to hit American shores. It's just one more data point showing that 400 miles of range is quickly becoming the new 300, especially among luxury brands."
"Even in its more efficient single-motor guise, it still won't be able to match its Bavarian rival, the BMW i3, which has a bigger battery and can deliver up to 559 miles (900 km) on one charge in dual-motor guise. If BMW launches a big-battery, single-motor i3, it could exceed 600 miles (960 km) on a single charge. Even so, the future rear-wheel drive C-Class EV may end up being the important model and the big seller."
The electric C-Class starts at 67,711 euros in Germany for the C400 4Matic dual-motor model, while a fully loaded example exceeds 96,000 euros. Mercedes confirmed additional variants, including a cheaper single-motor rear-wheel-drive model with a WLTP range of about 497 miles (800 km). This range is higher than the C400 4Matic’s WLTP rating of 473 miles (762 km). WLTP figures are generally more generous than EPA estimates, so the model would likely deliver over 400 miles on the EPA cycle. Mercedes aims to position the electric C-Class as a normal sedan, though it remains more expensive than the combustion version. A tri-motor AMG model with active aero is also planned, and the rear-wheel-drive variant may become the key seller.
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