BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Mercedes-Benz |
Ford |
| Model |
C-Class EV (Next-Gen) |
Project T3 (next-gen EV truck) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric Luxury Sedan |
All-electric pickup truck |
| Trims |
Standard, AMG Line, 4MATIC (expected) |
TBA (multiple trims expected) |
| Release Date |
2026 (expected) |
Expected 2027 (delayed from 2025) |
| Status |
Upcoming / Prototype Stage |
Upcoming / Prototype stage |
| Made In |
Germany |
BlueOval City, Stanton, Tennessee, USA |
| Body Type |
4-Door Sedan |
Crew Cab Pickup (expected) |
| Vehicle Warranty |
4 Years / 50,000 miles (expected) |
TBA |
| Colors |
Multiple premium shades (Black, White, Silver, Grey, Blue, optional AMG colors) |
TBA |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Dual-Motor Setup (RWD standard, AWD optional) |
Dual or Tri-Motor setup (expected) |
| Horsepower |
300–400 hp (expected base), AMG >500 hp |
Est. 600+ hp |
| Torque |
400–550 Nm (estimated) |
Est. 775+ lb-ft |
| Acceleration |
4.5–6.0 sec (0–60 mph depending on trim) |
Est. 0–60 mph in ~4 sec |
| Top Speed |
130–155 mph (electronically limited) |
TBA (~110–120 mph expected) |
| Range |
350–400 miles (WLTP, expected) |
Targeting 400+ miles |
| Drivetrain |
RWD / AWD (4MATIC) |
AWD (likely standard; RWD possible for base trims) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (next-gen chemistry, likely silicon-anode or LFP options) |
Lithium-ion (solid-state rumored but unconfirmed) |
| Battery Capacity |
85–100 kWh (expected) |
Est. 150+ kWh |
| Power Consumption |
15–17 kWh/100 km (expected efficiency) |
TBA |
| Battery Warranty |
8 Years / 100,000 miles |
Expected 8 yrs / 100,000 mi |
| Home Charging Speed |
Up to 11 kW AC (Level 2) |
11 kW AC |
| Supercharging Speed |
250 kW DC (expected) |
N/A (Ford shifting to NACS in 2025) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
10–80% in ~20–25 minutes |
Up to 350 kW (expected) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
30–40 miles (home), ~200+ miles in 15 min (DC fast) |
Est. 150–200 mi in ~10 min (with 350 kW charger) |
| Charging Time |
8–10 hrs (AC), ~20–25 mins (DC fast) |
10–80% in ~30 min (fast charging) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS Combo |
NACS (North American Charging Standard) |
| Home Charging Options |
Wallbox, Standard AC Plug, Solar Integration (optional) |
Level 1 & Level 2 AC (120V/240V) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11–22 kW (expected, depending on region) |
Likely 19.2 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
4,800 mm (189 in) |
232 in |
| Width |
1,850 mm (73 in) |
80 in |
| Height |
1,450 mm (57 in) |
78 in |
| Wheelbase |
2,870 mm (113 in) |
145 in |
| Ground Clearance |
130 mm (5.1 in) |
TBA (~9–10 in expected) |
| Cargo Space |
450 liters (expected, front + rear trunk possible) |
Large frunk + 5.5 ft bed |
| Curb Weight |
2,000–2,200 kg |
Est. 6,500–7,000 lbs |
| No. of Doors |
2 |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy / AMG Performance Wheels |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
18–20 inches (trim dependent) |
18–22 in (trim dependent) |
| Front Tire |
225/50 R18 (base, expected) |
TBA |
| Rear Tire |
245/45 R18 (base, expected) |
TBA |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) with variable assist |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed direct drive |
Single-speed direct drive |
| Turning Radius |
11.5 m |
TBA |
| Gear Box |
Single-speed EV reduction gear |
Automatic (EV single speed |
| Front Suspension |
Independent multi-link (adaptive optional) |
Independent (adaptive option expected) |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent multi-link (adaptive optional) |
Independent / air suspension (optional) |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Mercedes Drive Pilot (Level 3 autonomy in supported regions) |
Ford BlueCruise hands-free driving |
| Navigation System |
MBUX AI-based navigation with AR HUD |
Yes (cloud-connected) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Multi-zone Automatic |
Dual/tri-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes (phone-as-key likely) |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Yes (higher trims) |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Possible option |
| Apple Car Play |
Wireless |
Yes (wireless) |
| Android Auto |
Wireless |
Yes (wireless) |
| Touchscreen |
12–15" OLED MBUX Hyperscreen (trim-based) |
Large vertical (15.5 in expected) |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
10–15 (Burmester Surround Sound optional) |
8–18 (B&O premium option) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
6 |
8+ |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
360° Surround View |
360° camera system |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
Optional (for AMG trims) |
Likely (off-road trims) |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |