New Mercedes C-Class Electric Review – RIP Tesla Model 3?

In our extensive new Mercedes C-Class Electric review, we learn if this brand-new EV has what it takes to say RIP to the Tesla Design 3 and BMW i3! With an incredible 500-mile possible range and a huge 39.1-inch Hyperscreen, will the brand-new C-Class EV end up being the very best electrical automobile on sale?

To find out the response, we head to Helsinki to get behind the wheel of the new electric C-Class for the very first time. The huge 94.5 kWh battery assures a longer range than a Design 3, and this all-new executive saloon has an enormous 101-litre "frunk". We likewise explain how the smart air suspension can "see" holes and speed bumps before you even hit them!

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In this video, we explore everything you need to understand about the 2027 Mercedes C-Class Electric. At launch, the lineup begins with the dual-motor C400 4MATIC, which loads 483bhp and four-wheel drive for a blistering 0-62mph time of just 4.0 seconds. Maybe a lot more outstanding is the C-Class's 800-volt charging, which Mercedes declares allows you to add 200 miles of range in simply 10 minutes (from a 330kW rapid battery charger).

Inside, we have a look at the stunning new interior including a 39.1-inch pillar-to-pillar Hyperscreen, running AI voice control powered by ChatGPT and Google Gemini. We likewise experiment with the electrochromatic Sky Control panoramic roofing system and discuss how the brand-new C-Class is available with a certified vegan interior.

On the road, we evaluate the AIRMATIC adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and smart cloud-connected pothole detection technology. We likewise evaluate how great the brand-new Mercedes C-Class Electric is to drive. Is it actually much better than a Tesla Model 3?

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Video chapters:.
0:00 Introduction.
0:44 Underpinnings, Dimensions & 1970s S-Class Wheelbase Contrast.
1:28 Exterior Design, Illuminated Grille & Lighting Tech.
3:12 C400 Efficiency, Battery Size & Range.
4:39 Charging: 800 volts and 330kW DC Rapid Charging.
5:10 Interior Review: 39.1-Inch Hyperscreen & Supercomputer.
7:10 AI Voice Assistant (ChatGPT & Google Gemini Integration).
7:43 Passenger Screen & Motorist Interruption Tech.
8:39 Build Quality, Materials & Vegan Interior Option.
9:19 Driving Position, Seat Convenience & Visibility.
11:03 Back Traveler Convenience, Legroom & Headroom.
13:35 Boot Area & Usefulness.
14:35 101-litre Front Boot.
15:36 Driving Impressions: AIRMATIC Air Suspension & Rear-Wheel Steering.
16:28 Cloud-Connected Pothole Forecast System Explained.
17:12 Comfort & Sport Modes, Handling & Refinement.
18:12 Regenerative Braking & One-Pedal Driving.
19:00 Trim Levels & Pricing.
20:23 Security, Dependability & Guarantee.
21:02 Our Verdict.

Comments

31 responses to “New Mercedes C-Class Electric Review – RIP Tesla Model 3?”

  1. @jondu-sud274 Avatar
    @jondu-sud274

    I just look at it and my mind is drawn to mind-boggling spare parts costs and repairs. That screen would cost X,000 euros or even XX,000 to replace I imagine. Any bids ?

  2. @whatcar Avatar
    @whatcar

    The new Mercedes C-Class Electric has arrived to take the fight to BMW and Tesla! ⚡️ If you were shopping for an electric executive car today, where would your money go?

    A) Mercedes C-Class Electric (It has a long range and I love that Hyperscreen!) 🚘
    B) Tesla Model 3 (Give me the established Supercharger network and unbeatable value!) 🔋
    C) BMW i4 (I want sharper driving dynamics and coupe-esque looks) 🏁
    D) BMW i3 (It has a massive range and Neue Klasse styling. I’m happy to wait!) 🇩🇪

    Let us know your pick in the comments! 👇

    1. @josephberrie9550 Avatar
      @josephberrie9550

      none of them I still want a real car that is not a giant paperweight of pointless crap

    2. @ionutgeanta8741 Avatar
      @ionutgeanta8741

      loved the review, and even the car somewhat, but i wouldn’t go for any of the listed options. imho genesis and lexus do a much better job at luxury, but i would rather go for hyundai or kia electric or hybrid

    3. @DrMikeOxgreen Avatar
      @DrMikeOxgreen

      I’d still get the Tesla model 3. At this point it’s well proven (highest scoring car in the latest JD power survey), most efficient with energy use, best charging network, and best value.

  3. @Russ63-z3y Avatar
    @Russ63-z3y

    What a beauty 😂

  4. @80y3r9 Avatar
    @80y3r9

    Saloon? Really

  5. @fosterd8 Avatar
    @fosterd8

    That screen is awful it’s just a flat slab, it put me off the A class when I sat in it as well. Typical of Marketing wanting the largest screen on the market as a tick box.

    1. @kinisiayoube4449 Avatar
      @kinisiayoube4449

      That’s because it wasn’t designed with your preferences in mind. The Asian market (specifically China and South Korea) has completely redefined global car interior design. As the largest automotive market in the world, its preference for massive screens, cutting-edge tech, and high digital integration dictates where manufacturers invest. It’s pure market logic, not just marketing.

  6. @Marc-fr6ls Avatar
    @Marc-fr6ls

    A car for the future. Its great. Boot should be bigger. Stationwagen?

    1. @Lewis_Standing Avatar
      @Lewis_Standing

      They do an estate version yes

    2. @ExBenzi2 Avatar
      @ExBenzi2

      @Lewis_Standing No a „T-Model“ is not planned yet. Mercedes has stated this a while ago.

    3. @serrael-182 Avatar
      @serrael-182

      There will be a bigger e class of course…

  7. @Mathematchit Avatar
    @Mathematchit

    Now this is something we of the SILVER ARROW finally get convinced that EV is actually cool. This is incredible.

  8. @andreasausmuc Avatar
    @andreasausmuc

    Well – I’m curious about the first comparo between the C-class and the i3.
    Oh wait – the i3 will get a station wagon as well, my choice is made!

  9. @LaunchKaffee Avatar
    @LaunchKaffee

    This isn’t a Tesla Model 3 competitor. The Model 3 is a lot cheaper. Even the Mercedes CLA EQ which is the real competitor of the Model 3 is more expensive.

    1. @serrael-182 Avatar
      @serrael-182

      The mercedes is clearly the better car but if you can afford is a different question.

    2. @yudhabagaskara98 Avatar
      @yudhabagaskara98

      should’ve been against VW ID7, few pounds cheaper than Sport trim

    3. @MuhammadvHussain Avatar
      @MuhammadvHussain

      @serrael-182 Tesla is in every technical metric the better car. Faster, more efficient, handles better, more interior room, better audio, more interior space and it just goes on and on. Merc fumbled by not going all-in on making a COMFORTABLE C-class. A tell-tale sign is how the large battery pack is a selling point. Inefficient car. It does not have enough range over a Model 3 LR to make it a selling point. Merc lacks the perfect, hassle-free charging network Tesla has. The ONLY competitor that is doing great is BMW with their IX3. That IX3 has so much more range that it’s a valid reason to buy that over ANY other EV in the Western market. Mercedes ain’t it.

  10. @vincentcheng5709 Avatar
    @vincentcheng5709

    There are few new cars that turned me off in less than three minutes. This C-Class made a new record. No, no no, that front grill was stolen from a Braun shaver

  11. @piglet5287 Avatar
    @piglet5287

    I’m worried that Electric buyers may miss out on the unreliability of the combustion C class

  12. @mra4107 Avatar
    @mra4107

    Overall quite good, but I don’t understand why they didn’t include track back/forward buttons on the steering wheel, overhead grab handles for all four seats, and a rear climate control panel with b-pillar vents.

  13. @mapes2000 Avatar
    @mapes2000

    Your festival/gig wristband is very distracting. Otherwise a very good review, cheers.

  14. @abrianardedes Avatar
    @abrianardedes

    Look what they’ve done to my boy…

  15. @terryd9850 Avatar
    @terryd9850

    Mazda6e comes to mind

  16. @80y3r9 Avatar
    @80y3r9

    Wtaf is it not a hatch?

    1. @davidwatchesyoutube247 Avatar
      @davidwatchesyoutube247

      I think you were looking for the bmw i4 that got that right

  17. @OBCity88 Avatar
    @OBCity88

    A lot better that what merc have done in the last 4 years. But those LEDs at the front are gonna make even a small accident really expensive.😬

  18. @ImDavidJames Avatar
    @ImDavidJames

    If you put some tape over the camera before putting it in to drive, it just thinks its a camera fault and then you can watch the passenger screen all you like while driving

  19. @davidwatchesyoutube247 Avatar
    @davidwatchesyoutube247

    The passenger screen just needs privacy screen like computers and phones are offered

  20. @jamesecroucher Avatar
    @jamesecroucher

    2:00 “over 900 illuminated LEDs” (on the part of the car most vulnerable to even a minor collision)…. sounds like an expensive fix for a car park ding

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