Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced the C350e AMG Line to the fifth-generation (W206) C-Class range. The brand new plug-in hybrid variant is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang and is currently listed with an estimated price of RM355,000 on-the-road without insurance.
It joins the prevailing C200 Avantgarde that goes for RM292,888 and replaces the C300 AMG Line that was previously priced at RM333,888. The latter was confirmed by MBM during a press conference following the reveal, and a fast check of the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia website revealed the C300 spec sheet has indeed been removed.
The C350e encompasses a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) at 6,100 rpm and 320 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm. That is augmented by an electrical motor rated at 129 PS (127 hp or 95 kW) and 440 Nm, which is integrated into the nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.
This setup yields a complete system output of 313 PS (308 hp or 230 kW) and 550 Nm, which is sweet for top speed of 245 km/h (0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds), or 140 km/h if running purely on electricity. On that mention, the C350e has a lithium-ion battery with an energy capability of 25.4 kWh that permits an all-electric range of as much as 117 km following the WLTP standard – the battery is roofed by a six-year/100,000-km warranty on top of the standard four-year manufacturer warranty.
For context, the fourth-generation (W205) C300e facelift, which was previewed in Malaysia way back in June 2019, had a 13.5-kWh battery for as much as 50 km of electric-only range. That model was never launched here – we did get the pre-facelift model though – so the return of a PHEV variant for the C-Class means the G20 BMW 330e now has a direct rival.
By way of charging, the C350e supports AC charging at a max capability of 11 kW, with a full charge taking two hours when plugged right into a charger able to that output power. Unlike in Thailand, the Malaysian-spec C350e doesn’t include DC fast charging at 50 kW, which is able to getting the battery from a 0-80% state of charge inside 20 minutes.
Standard equipment for the C350e includes the AMG Line package, which is represented by a grille insert featuring a star mesh pattern, sporty front and rear bumpers, more distinguished exhaust finishers in addition to a rear diffuser-like element. That is accompanied by the Night Package that adds black trim on the outside. The C350e is the one W206 C-Class variant that comes with self-levelling air suspension on the rear axle to compensate for the battery’s weight, while the front stays on steel springs.
Other items are Digital Light LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, Thermatic dual-zone climate control (with rear vents), a Nappa leather sports steering wheel, Artico man-made leather upholstery, metal-weave trim, powered front seats with memory function, ambient lighting, manual sunblinds for the left and right rear doors, a wireless charging pad, Guard 360, Keyless-Go, AMG floor mats and Hands-Free Access.
Infotainment is the Mercedes-Benz User Experience, which is linked to an 11.9-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display. The system supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and comes with a LTE communications module for Mercedes me connect services, a fingerprint scanner and augmented reality for navigation.
As for safety and driver assistance systems, the C350e is provided with, Pre-Secure, pre-installation for Distronic, Energetic Blind Spot Assist, Energetic Brake Assist in addition to the Parking package with a reverse camera, Energetic Parking Assist with Parktronic and a 360-degree camera.
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This Article First Appeared At paultan.org
