So far, we’ve seen the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e plug-in hybrid in standard form as well as with AMG Line interior, but a top-of-the-range example with the sportier exterior has remained elusive. Now, however, the full ensemble has become available for us to check out, so we’ve provided you with an in-depth photo gallery to give you a closer look at you’ll get for all that money.
As intimated during the launch of the car last October, the C 350 e AMG Line is priced at RM299,888, RM10,000 more expensive than the Avantgarde model and RM5,000 more than the one with the AMG Line interior. That price is on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a four-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Outside, the C 350 e is differentiated from its petrol-powered siblings through blue highlights around the LED Intelligent Light System headlight projectors, as well as blue front brake callipers and blue “Plug-in Hybrid” badging on the front fenders.
On top of that, the full AMG Line model tacks on more aggressive front and rear bumpers and deeper side sills – the same as you’d find on the C 250 AMG Line – plus the 19-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels already found on the AMG Line interior model (and the short-lived C 300 AMG Line).
Inside, the only identifiers that this is a plug-in hybrid are C 350 e-specific screens on the COMAND centre display and the instrument cluster’s multi-info display. Other than that, it’s the standard-fare C-Class interior, with the AMG Line models adding an AMG flat-bottomed steering wheel, metallic highlights and an analogue centre clock.
Standard features on the C 350 e include keyless entry, push-button start, a sunroof, Thermotronic three-zone climate control, a reverse camera and a 13-speaker, Audio 20 infotainment system and 7.0-inch screen and a 590-watt Burmester sound system. Opting for either of the two AMG Line models throws in a panoramic sunroof and a 360-degree camera.
Power comes from the ubiquitous M270 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that develops 208 hp and 350 Nm of torque – the same outputs as the C 250. Sandwiched between it and the 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission is an 80 hp/340 Nm electric motor, resulting in a total system output of 279 hp and a whopping 600 Nm.
As a result, the C 350 e is capable of sprinting from zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, as well as delivering a combined fuel consumption figure of just 2.1 litres per 100 km on the European NEDC cycle and carbon dioxide emissions of only 49 grams per kilometre. All-electric range is 31 km, and the car can travel in this mode at speeds of up to 130 km/h.
Juicing the electric motor is a 6.38 kWh lithium-ion battery that sits under the boot floor, resulting in a stepped luggage bay and reduced space from 475 litres to 335 litres. Charging time is around one hour and 45 minutes via the RM7,500 wallbox, or two and a half hours through the standard household 230 V outlet; the charging port is located under the right tail light.
Want to know how the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e drives? You can either read our full review or watch the latest episode of the Driven Web Series – where we pitch the three-pointed star against the BMW 330e and the cut-price Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI. For a complete look at the different specifications of the C 350 e variants, as well as to get the best deals on a new car, visit CarBase.my.
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300k isnt exactly cheap
50k less 330e better car
x beli x expensive la
Yes, Rm300k is super expensive. Where is our 30% price reduction for cars promised by the gomen 4 years ago?
Tax the rich no problemo
Cukurr gomen prihatin…fully tax C350e price rm450k.
Tax sikit lebih atau tax banyak lebih tak kesah, asalkan tax the rich.
its a luxury car, what did you expect?
Looks like COMAND Online is no longer present, and only the downgraded Audio 20 system is available.
Looks like quite a few things are missing in this C350e (compared to the C300):
1. COMAND Online (downgraded to Audio 20)
2. ARTICO-stitched dashboard
3. Wood trim (downgraded to faux plastic carbon-fibre and aluminum door cards).
Absolutely gorgeous!
And as expected, no Driving Assistant Package Plus.
Mercedes, BMW, Honda and Toyota have Hybrid and PHEV models in Malaysia.
But where is our hero Proton and Perodua? MAI told us 7 yrs ago government was pushing for EEV vehicles and told us to buy Hybrid and EEV cars.
So why our Proton and Perodua, both being national cars, got no EEV vehicles?
You cannot charge those EV from your 4th floor flat unit
Come on, let’s show the world what we Malaysians can do. Let’s make the world’s first wireless car charging capability! Can have wireless charging via our low cost flats with our Proton/Perodua cars. We’ll put Elon Musk to shame and put ourselves in the Malaysia Book of Records.
Saga3 & Biza is alredi EEV lah
The Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) defines EEV as “vehicles that meet a defined specifications in terms of carbon emission level (g/km) and fuel consumption (l/100 km) – EEV includes fuel efficient vehicles, hybrids, EVs and alternatively-fuelled vehicles, e.g. CNG, LPG, Biodiesel, Ethanol, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell.”
just in case you’re too lazy to read it up.
Hes not lazy. Just that real facts gets in the way of his cave facts.
lazy and waiting for discounts and handouts?
Yes, when we refer it to u.
330e msport is much more sensible choice in this segment, spending 300k for this segment is not a 2017 things
That being said, the C350e does have a much nicer-looking interior, build quality (the 330e is just too plasticky) as well as equipment (more power, air suspension, premium audio, split-folding rear seats – the 330e’s rear seats are fixed, panoramic sunroof – although that’s useless in Malaysia, autonomous emergency braking at city speeds – currently the W205 is the only one in its class to offer this as standard in Malaysia, the A4 and 3-series lack this).
But butttt…..330e looks gizzilion boring than this c350e!
You obviously have not watched the Driven series by PT!
The problem with quoting combined hp/Nm is that the electric motor doesn’t perform on a 1 to 1 correlation basis to the engine.
The eMotor doesn’t contribute at all at top speeds.
Good car with good RV..
Volvo > all
Volvo is more on Saab category
This is a very good car… if only the tax is much lower
Insider story has it many 350e buyers are regretting it as the battery is causing lots of problems hence they change it to another none hybrid model…i believe bwm’s electric solution is far more superior than merc and is a stable technology.
Ill be damned if im forking 300k only to face issues!
Is this a fact? That’s always been my concern with PHEVs …issues with Batteries and the complex Software algoritms involved. Was always planning on the BMW 330e as a better value for money option anyways!
Picture inner interior are not AMG line, lausy reports
Not quite sure what you see there, mate, but the presence of a flat-bottomed steering wheel and sports seats means that this is definitely the AMG Line interior.
This c350e is cbu or ckd