就在2015款奔驰C级插电混动车即将投产之际，谍照记者在一个停车场拍到了一辆原型车。这辆车一眼就可以辨认出来，插电混动版采用可变式进气启闭系统(Active Shutter Grille)和改款后集成充电接口的后保险杠，这与S级插电混动车类似。不过从车厢内照片看并未显示任何明显变化，但该车也有可能配备改进后的COMAND系统，它可以显示车辆行驶过程中混动系统运行情况。虽然官方并未正式公布，但预计该车将搭载一台2.0升四缸涡轮增压引擎和一台50千瓦/68马力电机，百公里油耗约为3升。
2015 Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid spied showing new details
The 2015 Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid is inching closer to production as our spies have caught a prototype in a parking lot.
Looking instantly recognizable, the plug-in hybrid variant is distinguished by an active shutter grille and a revised rear bumper which has an integrated charging port that is similar to the one on the S-Class plug-in hybrid.
The interior picture doesn't reveal any significant changes but were wouldn't be surprised if the model comes with a revised COMAND system that shows hybrid-specific driving information.
While nothing is official, the model is expected to use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a 68 PS (50 kW) electric motor. This will reportedly enable the sedan to return up to 78.4 mpg US (94.1 mpg UK or 3 L/100 km).