Overview
- Mercedes revealed the updated combustion C‑Class on Monday, announcing that orders and sales begin in Europe immediately with UK sales from August 18 and U.S. dealer arrivals planned for the first half of 2027.
- The car runs the new MB.OS and fourth‑generation MBUX, which use third‑party large language models including ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing and Google Gemini to power a conversational virtual assistant and augmented‑reality navigation while enabling broader over‑the‑air updates.
- Powertrain choices cover 48‑volt mild‑hybrids, diesel variants for high‑mileage buyers and a plug‑in hybrid C 400 e that carries a 19.53 kWh usable battery, offers about 62 miles (100 km) WLTP electric range and supports up to 55 kW DC charging.
- Chassis work includes stiffer mounts, revised adjustable damping, greater sound insulation and an optional rear‑axle steering system that turns the rear wheels up to 2.5 degrees to shrink the turning circle to roughly 10.64 metres and improve high‑speed stability.
- Mercedes published European pricing and trim details (UK from £46,995, Germany from €48,844) and warned that features, available powertrains and subscription‑dependent driver aids may vary by market, a shift that highlights the growing importance of software and regional regulation for buyers.