What Shoppers Need to Know
- A dramatic new nose significantly alters the look of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
- The interior largely carries over but boasts upgraded technology.
- Engine output is unchanged, but an electric turbo improves responsiveness.
An all-new C-Class electric vehicle is on the way, but Mercedes isn’t neglecting the internal-combustion C-Class. A refresh for the gas-powered 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class brings an electric turbocharger, upgraded interior technology and revised exterior styling. The bold new grille and micro-LED headlights in the shape of a stylized Mercedes star make the gas and electric luxury sedans difficult to tell apart. Related: Is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class a Good Car? 4 Pros and 4 Cons
Evolved Engine Gains Electric Turbo
The internal-combustion C-Class still rides on a version of its old architecture and is still powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but the 2027 model gains a second turbo. The new turbocharger is electrically powered by the same 48-volt electrical system that powers the car’s mild-hybrid tech — itself benefiting from a more powerful second-generation motor. The engine’s basic specifications are unchanged, holding strong at 255 horsepower and 295 pounds-feet of torque, but the new turbo spools in mere milliseconds, generating immediate boost and improving engine responsiveness. An overboost function allows the engine to develop an additional 27 hp for 20 seconds or so, more power for a longer duration than its predecessor could manage. Additional sealing around the windshield and an exhaust system that is better isolated from the vehicle structure should contribute to a more serene cabin, as well.
Pretty Lights and Cameras to See
That cabin is largely carried over from the 2026 C-Class, with a standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and floating 11.9-inch touchscreen, but Mercedes replaced the haptic-feedback capacitive-touch cruise-control and volume adjustments on the steering wheel with a physical rocker switch and scroll wheel. The ambient lighting has been expanded, with available “high-resolution ambient styles” that coordinate the cabin and instrument panel colors and lighting. It also provides visual feedback for audio adjustments and adds tricks such as blind spot warnings that flash in the interior door-handle cutouts. Mercedes says these updates are part of the “most comprehensive technological upgrade” in the history of the C-Class. The infotainment system’s deeper integration into the C-Class’s electronic systems allows Mercedes full access to the vehicle software for over-the-air updates. It upgrades to the fourth generation of Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment software and adds integrated artificial intelligence tech from ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Bing. The 2027 C-Class also boasts eight cameras, five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors as standard equipment. Included in that count are the cameras for a 360-degree array that enables the standard automated parking.
Release Date and Pricing
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will go on sale in the first half of 2027. Full details and pricing will be announced closer to launch.
Versus the Competition
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 2026 Audi A5 | 2026 BMW 330i | |
| Powertrain | Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; nine-speed automatic transmission | Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission | Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; eight-speed automatic transmission |
| Horsepower | 255 | 268 | 255 |
| Torque (pounds-feet) | 295 | 295 | 295 |
| City/highway/combined mpg | TBA | 22/32/26 | 28/35/31 |
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