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Mercedes-Benz luxury and electric vehicle expansions

Overview

Mercedes-Benz has expanded its luxury and electric vehicle portfolios, beginning with the Maybach GLS 680 SUV and the electric VLE 300 limousine. The company also introduced a next-generation, fully electric C-Class featuring 800-volt architecture. Focus has since shifted to the high-performance Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet, a four-seater convertible designed to compete with the BMW 4 Series Cabrio and Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. A facelift for this model is expected in early 2027, which will reportedly include a revised front bumper and new Full LED headlights, while the interior is expected to retain its 10.25-inch instrument display and 12.4-inch central screen. In August 2026, the company unveiled a major technical and visual overhaul for the C-Class sedan and estate. This update unifies the design language between internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric models, featuring an illuminated grille, micro-LED Digital Light technology, and star-patterned lighting signatures. The refresh integrates the MB.OS operating system and a fourth-generation MBUX multimedia system that utilizes generative AI from ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Gemini to enable “more natural, multi-turn voice conversations and context-aware assistance.” In late September 2026, the electric lineup saw further expansion. The EQS facelift, produced at the Sindelfingen Factory 56, introduced a significant price reduction of approximately 14%, bringing the entry price for the EQS 400 to 94,403 EUR. The electric C-Class lineup grew with the C 300 4Matic, an all-wheel-drive model featuring an 85 kWh battery and 800-volt architecture. Additionally, the brand introduced the C400 4Matic, built on the modular MB.EA (Mercedes-Benz Electric Architecture) platform. This flagship model produces 490 horsepower and offers a range of up to 760 km, achieving a drag coefficient of 0.22. By the end of September 2026, the all-electric C-Class (W520) was officially launched in markets including Portugal and Croatia.

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Mercedes-Benz · Mercedes-AMG · ChatGPT · Google Gemini · AMG

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Mercedes-Benz to discontinue three models by 2027

    Mercedes-Benz will discontinue the EQE sedan, Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance, and Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV by 2027 as part of a strategic shift in its electric and performance vehicle lineup.

  2. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Mercedes-Benz to discontinue several EV models in 2027

    Mercedes-Benz will discontinue the EQE sedan, Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV, and AMG S 63 E Performance in its 2027 US lineup to better integrate electric models with traditional vehicle families.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Mercedes-Benz launches all-electric C-Class in Portugal and Croatia

    Mercedes-Benz has launched the all-electric C-Class in Portugal and Croatia, featuring the MB.EA platform, up to 760 km of range, and advanced 800V fast-charging technology.

  4. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Mercedes-Benz launches all-electric C-Class sedan

    Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-electric C-Class, featuring the MB.EA architecture, 490 hp, and a 760 km range.

  5. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Mercedes-Benz expands electric C-Class with C 300 4MATIC

    Mercedes-Benz expands its electric C-Class range with the C 300 4MATIC, offering up to 690 km of range and 320 kW fast charging.

  6. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Mercedes-Benz expands electric C-Class with C 300 4MATIC

    Mercedes-Benz expands its electric C-Class range with the C 300 4MATIC, featuring 421 hp, an 85 kWh battery, and up to 690 km of range using 800-volt fast-charging technology.

  7. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Mercedes-Benz expands electric C-Class with C 300 4MATIC

    Mercedes-Benz expands its electric C-Class range with the new C 300 4MATIC, offering all-wheel drive, 422 hp, and up to 690 km of range at a more accessible price point.

  8. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Mercedes-Benz expands electric lineup with EQS facelift and C-Class

    Mercedes-Benz expands its electric lineup with the EQS facelift, featuring lower entry prices, and the upcoming electric C-Class, while the EQB remains a prominent option in the used EV market.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class with AI technology and hybrid upgrades

    Mercedes-Benz has updated its C-Class with enhanced AI-driven MBUX technology, improved safety systems, and upgraded hybrid powertrains, including a 395 hp plug-in hybrid model.

  10. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class with new design and AI technology

    Mercedes-Benz is updating the C-Class with new design elements and advanced technology, including the MB.OS operating system featuring AI integration from ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Gemini.

  11. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Mercedes-Benz launches updated C-Class in Italy

    Mercedes-Benz has launched the updated C-Class in Italy, featuring new mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines, MB.OS digital technology, and redesigned exterior styling.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Mercedes-AMG tests autonomous driving at Nürburgring

    Mercedes-AMG tested autonomous driving technology with a GT 63 prototype at the Nürburgring, focusing on high-precision track mapping using lidar and GPS sensors.

  13. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Mercedes-AMG tests new CLE 63 prototype and autonomous driving technology

    Mercedes-AMG is testing new vehicle prototypes, including a 2027 CLE 63 in the US and an autonomous GT 63 Coupe performing mapping runs at the Nurburgring.

  14. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class with AI technology and hybrid engines

    Mercedes-Benz has launched a major technological update for the C-Class, featuring AI-integrated MBUX software, Euro 7 hybrid engines, and improved digital cockpits.

  15. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class with AI technology and sporty design

    Mercedes-Benz has updated its C-Class Saloon and Estate with new sporty designs, AI-integrated MBUX technology, and electrified engine options including plug-in hybrid variants.

  16. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Mercedes-Benz unveils major C-Class facelift with AI integration

    Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a major facelift for the C-Class, featuring a unified design with electric models and significant AI integration via the new MB. OS and MBUX systems.

  17. [BUSINESS] 68 sources
    Mercedes-Benz updates C-Class with AI and Škoda refreshes Slavia

    Mercedes-Benz has launched a major technical update for the C-Class, featuring AI-integrated MBUX software and new hybrid engines. Meanwhile, Škoda Auto refreshed its Slavia sedan in India.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mercedes-AMG CLE Cabriolet details and upcoming 2027 facelift

    Mercedes-AMG continues its convertible lineup with the CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet, while a facelifted CLE Cabriolet model is anticipated for early 2027 with updated exterior lighting and bumper designs.

  19. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Mercedes-Benz expands luxury and electric lineup with new Maybach GLS, VLE limousine and electric C‑Class

    Mercedes-Benz unveiled a restyled Maybach GLS 680 SUV, a Maybach S 680 test versus Rolls‑Royce, the electric VLE 300 limousine with AMG trims, and a fully electric C‑Class slated for 2026.

Sources

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