2018 Mercedes-Benz C 350e Plug-in Hybrid

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Rating7.9

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$47,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on December 28, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

First-rate fuel economy from the hybrid powertrain

Acceleration from the engine is on par with the standard model

It is essentially a new trim for the model year 2017

An extensive list of luxury interior features

Suspension is quite stiff in some bad road conditions

Well-designed and executed cabin with the solid build quality

Athletic driving dynamics and handling

Specs & Features

$47,900

price

275 hp

horsepower

443 lb.-ft.

torque

7-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine and 6.2 kWh battery, fused to a 7-speed automatic transmission, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid makes 275 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 241 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Plug-in Hybrid cover 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. You can drive the C-Class Plug-in Hybrid for 10 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trip in the city. Combined, the C-Class Plug-in Hybrid achieves an impressive 51 MPGe while getting 27 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $47,900, the C-Class Plug-in Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the compact sedan segment, competing with the likes of the BMW 3 Series Hybrid, the Lexus ES300h, and the comparatively more expensive Infiniti Q50 Hybrid

Buying Advice

Since the C-Class plug-in hybrid is offered as a standalone trim, the list of options is quite long. Nonetheless, our choice is the Parking Assist package and Advanced Lighting package. The former adds adaptive cornering headlamps, ambient interior lighting, high-beam headlights, and LED headlights, while the latter adds a top-down parking camera system and front and rear parking sensors.

Trims

    Base
    $47,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 275 hp hp
    • Torque: 443 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$47,900

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

7.92

Horsepower

275 hp

Torque

443 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$45,600

plug-in-hybrid

8.26

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz C 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.8 sec--
    5.6 sec14.1 sec130 mph

    2018 Mercedes-Benz C 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
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      45 mpg61 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.
      28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg10.8 gal.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz C 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        184.5 in.79.5 in.56.8 in.5 in.111.4 in.
        182.8 in.80 in.56.3 in.5.5 in.110.6 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz C 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.8 cu.ft.--
          13 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz C 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -11.8 cu.ft.--
            72.2 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.76 ft.

            2018 Mercedes-Benz C 350e Plug-in Hybrid vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3924 lbs.
              780 lbs.3915 lbs.

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