Sitting comfortably in the 7% Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) bracket, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the new C-Class will launch with an impressive electric-only range of up to 62 miles, which is the new benchmark for all other plug-in hybrids to beat. Could Mercedes-Benz next-generation plug-in hybrid powertrains achieve the coveted title of the first mainstream plug-in hybrid to reach the 70-129 mile BiK tax bracket? The first model to do this will surely become the company car of choice for those unable to go fully electric.
As standard all C-Class models receive the latest generation MBUX media system, including a high-resolution 11.9-inch central media display; 12.3-inch digital driver display; ‘Hey Mercedes’ virtual assistant; 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels; Agility Control comfort suspension; LED high-performance headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist; Active Lane Keeping Assist; Active Blind Spot Assist; Parking package with reversing camera; heated front seats and wireless smartphone charging.
The AMG Line models add 18-inch AMG 5-spoke design alloy wheels; privacy glass; AMG bodystyling; multifunction sports steering wheel finished in Nappa leather and visible twin exhaust pipes.
In addition to the above, the Premium equipment line features 19-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels; Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus; Digital Light; ambient lighting; illuminated door sills; KEYLESS-GO comfort access, Memory package, including electrically adjustable front seats, steering column and exterior mirrors; MBUX augmented reality for navigation and Parking package with 360° camera.
The Premium Plus adds 19-inch AMG five-double-spoke alloy wheels; panoramic sliding sunroof; head-up display; and Thermotronic four-zone automatic climate control.
On Premium Plus models only, Driving Assistance Package Plus is also available with the very latest driving assistance systems including Active Distance Assist Distronic; Active Steering Assist; Traffic Sign Assist; Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist; Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function; Active Emergency Stop Assist; and Active Blind Spot Assist.