New European Driving Cycle
A plug-in hybrid version was introduced at the January 2015 North American International Auto Show, and it will be available in both Saloon and Estate variants. The C 350 e plug-in hybrid is powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine, in conjunction with a 60 kW electric motor, delivering a total system output of 205 kW (279 hp) and torque of 600 Nm (443 lb-ft). The motor is powered by 6.2 kWh lithium-ion battery expected to deliver an all-electric range of , emissions of 48 g/km and a fuel consumption of under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Sales are scheduled to start in Europe in March 2015. The C 350 e has a haptic accelerator pedal.