Mercedes-Benz says electric C-Class cuts life-cycle carbon footprint by two-thirds versus combustion model

PUBT · 2d ago
Mercedes-Benz says electric C-Class cuts life-cycle carbon footprint by two-thirds versus combustion model
  • Mercedes-Benz unveiled a 360° Environmental Check for the all-new electric C-Class, targeting a two-thirds lifecycle carbon-footprint cut versus the current combustion C-Class.
  • Supply-chain emissions are set to fall about 23% through wider use of CO₂-reduced aluminum, steel, plastics, battery cells.
  • Model targets over 762 km WLTP range, supported by 800-volt architecture, heat pump, high recuperation with up to 300 kW output.
  • Production at Kecskemét aims to lower plant emissions, backed by 42.3 MWp solar capacity designed to cover about 25% of annual energy demand.
  • Optional interior package carries Vegan Society certification, extending the group’s shift toward audited animal-free cabin materials.


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