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Mercedes-Benz luxury and electric vehicle expansions

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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. ~~This model, available in four trim levels starting at €63,200, utilizes a One-Box braking system designed to recover up to 99% of braking energy.~~ 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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