A video circulating on Russian social media claims Mercedes-Benz is preparing an all-electric version of its C-Class that will go on sale by the end of this year, alongside the existing gasoline model. The clip, posted on a YouTube channel that covers automotive rumors, shows renders and alleged specifications for a model tentatively called the C400 4Matic. The claims are eye-catching: 490 horsepower, a 0-100 km/h time of 4 seconds, and a driving range of 762 kilometers on a single charge.

But the video raises as many questions as it answers. The source is not an official Mercedes-Benz announcement, and the reported specs — especially the range — would put the electric C-Class far ahead of any current production EV in its class. SysCall News examined the claims and cross-referenced them against Mercedes’ known product roadmap and the broader EV landscape.

The car that appears in the video has a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette with a glowing grille and headlights that incorporate star-shaped signature lighting. The design language is a clear departure from the current C-Class, leaning heavily into the EQ family aesthetic seen on the EQS and EQE models. According to the video, the new platform makes the car 4.88 meters long — about 15 cm longer than the current C-Class — which the narrator says yields noticeably more interior space.

Inside, the reported cabin is dominated by a panoramic glass roof with ambient lighting, seats with massage and ventilation functions, a premium surround-sound system, and a dashboard that houses three separate displays. The material palette is described as eco-friendly, though the video offers no further detail on what those materials are. The overall effect, the narrator says, is a “digital cocoon” — a phrase Mercedes itself has used in marketing the EQS.

On the technology front, the electric C-Class would use a dedicated EV platform — not a converted combustion chassis — which would explain the improved interior packaging. The single powertrain mentioned is the C400 4Matic, producing 490 hp. For context, that is roughly the same output as a current Mercedes-AMG C63 S (the four-cylinder hybrid, not the old V8). A 0-100 km/h time of 4 seconds would put it in the same league as the Tesla Model 3 Performance and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, assuming the latter ever reaches production.

The range claim of 762 km (about 473 miles) is the most extraordinary part. If true, it would dwarf the range of any current production sedan in the D-segment or even larger. The longest-range Tesla Model 3 achieves about 358 miles according to EPA estimates. Mercedes’ own EQE 350+ is rated at up to 380 miles on the WLTP cycle. A production C-Class EV with 762 km WLTP would be a breakthrough. It is possible the video is quoting an overly optimistic Chinese test cycle, or simply fabricating the number. Mercedes has demonstrated the Vision EQXX concept with over 1,000 km of range on a single charge, but that car is a low-drag research prototype with a tiny battery by volume and extreme weight savings. Replicating that efficiency in a production sedan with a 4-second 0-60 time would require a battery pack well over 150 kWh and a coefficient of drag below 0.20 — both difficult to achieve at scale and at C-Class price points.

The headline comparison in the video asks whether the new C-Class EV is better than the BMW i3. That is an odd comparison. The BMW i3 was a compact city car with a 170-180 hp range and a maximum range of about 190 miles (WLTP) in its later versions. It was discontinued in 2022. The two cars occupy completely different segments in terms of size, power, price, and purpose. It is possible the YouTuber meant to compare the C-Class to the BMW i4, which is BMW’s direct competitor to the Mercedes EQE (not the upcoming C-Class EV). The i4 is available in high-performance i4 M50 form with 536 hp and a WLTP range of up to 365 miles. Even that comparison would be generous to the i4’s range, which is well short of the reported 762 km.

Mercedes-Benz has already confirmed it is developing an electric C-Class. The company’s EV strategy calls for a new platform called MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) that is due to underpin the CLA sedan and the next-generation EQA and EQB crossovers. Whether the C-Class EV skips MMA and uses a larger platform shared with the EQE is not publicly known. The C400 4Matic badge is also unusual: Mercedes has been using the “EQ” prefix for its electric models (EQS, EQE, EQB, etc.) and has even registered trademarks like “EQE SUV” and “EQS SUV.” A “C400” name would be a throwback to the combustion-era C400 of the mid-2010s, which does not fit the current naming scheme. It is possible the video’s source is confused or the name is a placeholder.

Given the thin sourcing and the unusual naming, readers should treat these claims with caution. The range figure, in particular, is so far ahead of any announced product that it borders on fantasy. However, it is not impossible that Mercedes could produce a C-Class EV with a range north of 500 km. The EQXX concept showed the company knows how to squeeze efficiency out of a sedan shape. But the 762 km claim — nearly 90 km more than the EQXX’s claimed real-world range of 747 km on a single charge — seems to forget that the EQXX is a 1,750 kg experimental vehicle with an 100 kWh battery and no rear seat space to speak of. A production C-Class will need to carry four adults, pass crash tests, and cost less than a mid-sized luxury sedan.

In the absence of official confirmation from Mercedes-Benz, the best course is to wait. The video says the car will launch “before the end of this year,” which would mean a reveal in late 2024 or early 2025. That timeline is aggressive for a completely new platform that has not been shown in prototype form. More likely, the electric C-Class will debut in 2026 as a 2027 model — which is the year in the headline of the video. That would align with Mercedes’ stated goal of offering an EV option in every model class by the end of the decade.

For now, the electric C-Class remains in the rumor column. The reported specs are enticing, especially the dual-motor powertrain and the three-screen dashboard. But until Mercedes puts the car on a stage with real numbers, the wise take is cautious optimism. The BMW i3 comparison was never the right benchmark. The real competitor will be the BMW i4, the Tesla Model 3, the Polestar 2, and the upcoming fully electric A4 from Audi. And in that field, 762 km of range would be a massive differentiator — if Mercedes can deliver it.