Overview
The 2017 Mercedes Benz C 350e Sedan fares well in the compact sedan segment. Adding $6,900 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the C-350e hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $46,400 and is offered in 2 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $46,750 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 supported by a 60kW electric system. Mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission, it makes 275 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 28 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 51 MPGe on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the C-350e hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. Mercedes Benz offers the same 15 colors for the C350e Sedan. The C-350e mainly competes against the BMW 3 Series Hybrid, the Lexus ES300h, and the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid.
