{
  "id": 1652166,
  "title": "Update: So frischt Mercedes die C-Klasse auf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/update-so-frischt-mercedes-die-c-klasse-auf-1652166",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:09:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/motor/update-so-frischt-mercedes-die-c-klasse-auf-01/100247893.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Following the launch of the completely new electrically powered C-Class, Mercedes has refreshed the conventional sibling model. The mid-size limousine and the T-model named crossover receive a modernized front design, more digital and assistance technology, as well as revised engines. Prices are slightly increased and start at 48,844 euros. The engine range still includes gasoline and diesel engines, as well as plug-in hybrids, some of which have been modified and further developed by the manufacturer. The four-cylinder gasoline engine with 2.0 liters of displacement and a new electric additive compressor is offered in three performance levels of 130 kW/177 PS to 190 kW/258 PS and always comes with mild hybrid assistance. The same applies to the two 2.0-liter diesel engines with 120 kW/163 PS and 147 kW/200 PS. Even the plug-in hybrid remains in the offer and comes with a system power of 290 kW/395 PS. The electric range is stated at 100 kilometers. Externally, the C-Class gets a redesigned radiator grille with illuminated contour and altered headlamps. The bumpers and the tail lights have also been revised. Additional new paint colors and wheel designs are included. In the interior, a 12.3 inch large digital combination instrument and an 11.9 inch large central display remain. New, among other things, is the latest generation of the infotainment system MBUX and a voice assistant based on AI using ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Gemini. Navigation is based on Google Maps, parts of the software and individual vehicle functions can be updated via Over-the-Air updates. Suspension and assistance systems were revised by Mercedes as well. Depending on the equipment, assistance systems can support lane changes on highways, brake at red lights and stop signs, and help with parking. The current generation of the C-Class has been built since 2021 and received a small technical update last year. Since recently, it has had its own competition under the same name, the electric C-Class, which is based on its own technology platform and makes an independent visual appearance. The launch starts with the 360 kW/490 PS strong C 400 4Matic for at least 64,325 euros, followed by the cheaper C 300 4Matic for less than 63,000 euros in the fall.",
  "summary": "Im Vergleich mit der neuen Elektroversion sieht die alte Verbrenner-C-Klasse alt aus. Ein Lifting soll das nun zumindest abmildern. Was sich bei der Limousine ändert.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Update: So frischt Mercedes die C-Klasse auf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/update-so-frischt-mercedes-die-c-klasse-auf",
        "published": "2026-08-18T04:51:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}