Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Rolf]

Electric C-class still undergoing testing, estimated launch in 2nd half 2026.

Electric Mercedes C-Class continues testing

The electric C-Class will also be tested at Christmas
Here the electric C-Class was caught near Kirchheim at the ionity fast charging park.

The internet is currently focusing heavily on the new MMA Mercedes entry platform. It is indeed very convincing with 800 volts, NMC battery with a low cobalt content and a new anode enriched with silicon oxide (for higher energy density). The fast charging capability of up to 320 kW is very impressive. The electric CLA will be able to drive around 750 km and recharge a further 300 km with just a 10-minute break. The CLA is the first to use Mercedes' own development, the eATS2.0 with a 2-speed transmission. These electric motors are trimmed for maximum efficiency (have efficient SiC power electronics).

All of these new Mercedes developments will also be used in the electric C-Class on the MB.EA-M platform. It will be available to customers in 2026 (around 12 months later).

So is it worth waiting another year?

The answer to this question can actually be given today, as the electrical components and the new MB.OS will be similar in both series.

The electric C-Class has a longer wheelbase and a larger battery (around 100 kWh) for a range of 850 km, which is around 100 km more than the CLA with the top-type battery.

But the main differences between a CLA and a C-Class can already be seen in today's combustion engine world. The CLA has a simpler chassis and fewer measures for top NVH behavior (noise, vibrations, wind noise, etc.). The C-Class is more expensive and therefore even more comfort-enhancing measures are used here (e.g. more insulation material).

The C-Class currently has a four-link front axle and a multi-link rear axle. The CLA has McPherson struts at the front and a multi-link axle with coil springs at the rear.

The C-Class is more elaborately designed for greater comfort.

Below is a data comparison of the two vehicles between CLA and C-Class EQ:

	CLA EQ	C-Class EQ
platform	MMA	MB.EA-M
philosophy	Electric First	Electric only
combustion engine mounting possible	M252 4-cylinder (mild hybrid)	no
wheelbase	2.80m	approx. 2.95m
length	approx. 4.74m	approx. 4.80m
driven axle	rear, optional 4matic with 2nd electric motor at the front	rear, optional 4matic with 2nd electric motor at the front
Motor	eATS2.0	eATS2.0
engine type	PSM	PSM
power in horsepower	204 to over 544 hp	245 to about 600 hp
on-board voltage	800V	800V
power electronics	SiC	SiC
transmission (rear)	2-speed	2-speed
battery cell chemistry	LFP & NMC	LFP & NMC
maximum WLTP range	750 km	850 km
loading speed	up to 320 KW (with large battery)	similar or slightly higher
loading speed 10-80%	22 minutes	similar
Battery size net (max)	LFP 58 kWh, NMC 85 kWh usable	approx. 105 kWh
Bidirectional charging	yes, but not from the start	Yes
heat pump	Yes	Yes
heat source	air and cooling circuit	air and cooling circuit
Frunk	Yes	Yes
radiator grille illuminated	optional	optional
MBUX display from A- to A-pillar	optional	optional
Frameless windows	Yes	no
operating system	MB.OS	MB.OS
autonomous driving	Level 2+	Level 2+
start	Premiere spring 2025, delivery summer 2025 with NMC battery, autumn 2025 with LFP battery, beginning of 2026 with mild-hybrid combustion engine	second half of 2026
production plant	Rastatt	Kecskemét, Hungary

The combustion engine C-Class W206 on the MRA2 platform (electric C-Class on the MB.EA-M platform) will continue to be built in parallel and will receive a facelift in 2026.

Elektrische Mercedes C-Klasse weiter auf Erprobung

Auch an Weihnachten wird die elektrische Mercedes C-Klasse erprobt - sie wird ab 2026 im ungarischen Mercedes Werk gebaut

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[Design FIRST]

Provided that BEVs find increasing favour here in the EU (and especially Germany), the MB.EA(M) C-Class sedan promises to be far more commercially successful than the current, somewhat larger "One Bow" EQE sedan. But as things stand currently, it is a BIG "IF" as to whether BEVs will become vehicles of choice in the nearer future. Actually, here in the EU (and especially Germany), "BIG "IFs" appear omnipresent. I cannot recall consumer sentiment having ever been worse than it is now. This MAJOR economic recession is VERY,VERY real indeed.

 

[Merc1]

In all the future model talk I didn't see anything about the baby G, is that project still on?

M

 

[Design FIRST]

In all the future model talk I didn't see anything about the baby G, is that project still on?

M

The socalled "Mini G" remains due for presentation sometime in 2026. Based on the MMA architecture, it will reportedly be available in BEV as well as ICE/Hybrid form.

 

[Centurion]

The socalled "Mini G" remains due for presentation sometime in 2026. Based on the MMA architecture, it will reportedly be available in BEV as well as ICE/Hybrid form.

It will be a banger! I look forward to it. The Landrover defender needs competition.

 

[Serpens]

It will be a banger! I look forward to it. The Landrover defender needs competition.

I don’t think it will be as big as a Defender, but we’ll see.

 

[Centurion]

I don’t think it will be as big as a Defender, but we’ll see.

That’s fine as long as it has similar design vibes.

 

[Design FIRST]

MB.EA (M) architecture GLC prototype recently spotted near the 'Ring:

An AMG specification version, I suspect.

Already so much more attractive than the odd looking EQE and EQS SUVs. We should soon be seeing more footage of the upcoming AMG.EA "super SUV". That one should be VERY interesting.

 

[Luca]

 

[Rolf]

Mercedes in Germany are offering some huge discounts of up to 25% on their C-Class T-models and 20% on the A-class, B-class and C-class saloons.

Why they not offering massive discounts on their EV's to get more buyers purchasing electric cars?

Currently there are top offers of the Mercedes C-Class T-model with 25% discount
There are currently around 600 top offers at Mercedes-Benz. The discount is highest on these stock vehicles.

Previously, the discount for the C-Class T-Model was 19% and for the C-Class T-Model with plug-in hybrid it was 18%. Mercedes has now increased the discount level for the C-Class T-Model (including plug-in hybrid) to a uniform 25%. A total of 141 vehicles are available.

For a built-to-order (individual order) you can currently get 7% off the C-Class Estate. If the equipment is right, the top offer of 25% is well worth it.

Here are the vehicles for which the discount level has increased (compared to the end of October 2024):

• C-Class Estate from 18% to 25%
• S 63 AMG E Performance 4matic+ from 18% to 20%

But there are also two vehicle models for which Mercedes has reduced the discount level:

• B-Class from 25% to 20%
• CLA Shooting Brake from 20% to 16%

January 1, 2025	Top Offers
Model	number of pieces	Discount
A 180	18	20%
A 180d	4	20%
A 200	63	20%
A 200d	33	20%
A 180d (V177)	3	20%
A 200d (V177)	1	20%
B 180	6	20%
B 200	11	20%
B 200d	4	20%
CLA 180	12	18%
CLA 200	1	18%
CLA 200d Shooting Brake	4	16%
C 180	4	20%
C 200	1	20%
C 220d	4	20%
C 220d 4matic	1	20%
C 300de 4matic	7	20%
C 300e 4matic	12	20%
C 63 SE Performance 4matic+	2	20%
C 180 T-Model	17	25%
C 200 T-Model	83	25%
C 200d T-Model	3	25%
C 300 4matic T-Model	1	25%
C 300de T-Model	5	25%
C 300e T-Model	32	25%
GLA 180	83	15%
GLA 200	100	15%
GLA 200d	4	15%
GLC 200 4matic	5	21%
GLC 200 4matic Coupé	73	19%
GLC 300 4matic Coupé	12	19%
GLC 220d 4matic Coupé	4	19%
GLC 300d 4matic Coupé	2	19%
S 580 4matic long	2	19%
S 63 AMG E Performance 4matic	20	20%

Mercedes C-Klasse mit bis zu 25% Rabatt

Die Übersicht der Mercedes Top Angebote: Derzeit gibt es Top-Angebote des Mercedes C-Klasse T-Modells mit 25% Rabatt

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[fortuner]

MB.EA (M) architecture GLC prototype recently spotted near the 'Ring:

An AMG specification version, I suspect.

Already so much more attractive than the odd looking EQE and EQS SUVs. We should soon be seeing more footage of the upcoming AMG.EA "super SUV". That one should be VERY interesting.

Ahoyks be the best looking EV MB yet.

 

[J.E]

I read that Mercedes is pulling out of the taxi market as the profit margins are way too thin and there was a sharp decline of 71% in sales to taxi drivers in Germany in 2024.

So I guess the W214 will be the first E-Class that will not have a taxi specific version like every other E-class had. Usually powered by natural gas, Am I correct? I could be mistaken, but I think there was an E200 CGT made for taxi drivers.

 

[RobbinYoHoodv2]

I read that Mercedes is pulling out of the taxi market as the profit margins are way too thin and there was a sharp decline of 71% in sales to taxi drivers in Germany in 2024.

So I guess the W214 will be the first E-Class that will not have a taxi specific version like every other E-class had. Usually powered by natural gas, Am I correct? I could be mistaken, but I think there was an E200 CGT made for taxi drivers.

I was of the understanding that they withdrew a year or two ago, there was uproar and they recently re-entered!!

 

[Centurion]

Mercedes in Germany are offering some huge discounts of up to 25% on their C-Class T-models and 20% on the A-class, B-class and C-class saloons.

Why they not offering massive discounts on their EV's to get more buyers purchasing electric cars?

Currently there are top offers of the Mercedes C-Class T-model with 25% discount
There are currently around 600 top offers at Mercedes-Benz. The discount is highest on these stock vehicles.

Previously, the discount for the C-Class T-Model was 19% and for the C-Class T-Model with plug-in hybrid it was 18%. Mercedes has now increased the discount level for the C-Class T-Model (including plug-in hybrid) to a uniform 25%. A total of 141 vehicles are available.

Good. Order has been restored. IT goes to show what a bubble covid was. Dealers were successfully selling 1 year old cars at over list.

 

[Design FIRST]

I was of the understanding that they withdrew a year or two ago, there was uproar and they recently re-entered!!

Correct.

Although it is highly questionable whether M-B can revive the stranglehold that it once had on the taxicab fleet market. Especially regarding urban areas. One can see more and more electric taxicab vehicles in Germanys bigger cities. Interesting is that the VW ID4 appears to be becoming increasingly popular with taxicab fleets. Our largest regional suburban taxi fleet operator has apparently made the ID4 its current vehicle of choice. All things come to an end eventually. After all, how many Crown Victoria and Impala taxicabs can be seen in NYC traffic nowadays ?

 

[Fastpaddy]

In all the future model talk I didn't see anything about the baby G, is that project still on?

M

Baby g wagon?

 

[Design FIRST]

 

[TATE]

First driving impressions from big boss coming soon?

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Looks like it could be a great looking car

 

[Rolf]

I like that stance, the car's front proportions and the huge wheels filling the wheel arches look great.