Mercedes-Benz C350e
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your C350e+−
The Mercedes-Benz C350e has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 3.6kW onboard charger. A 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. The 22kW option only helps if your next car charges faster.
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Delivery & returns+−
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Note: Type 2, 3.6kW single-phase. No DC. 6.4kWh — small battery, owners charge often; cable coverage valuable.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Mercedes-Benz C350e.
The Mercedes-Benz C350e (W205 generation) is a plug-in hybrid saloon and estate sold in the UK from 2015 to 2018. It uses a modest 6.4kWh battery by modern standards, enough for limited electric running around town but topped up quickly given the small pack. It charges through a Type 2 inlet using a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, the same lead used at home wallboxes and public AC charge points.
The C350e's onboard AC charger is limited to 3.6kW on a single-phase connection, which is well below the output of a modern 7.4kW home wallbox. There is no DC rapid charging on this model. That means charging is unhurried compared to newer PHEVs, but the small battery keeps refill times very manageable.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the C350e need?
The C350e's onboard charger is rated at just 3.6kW single-phase, which sets a hard ceiling on how quickly the car charges. A standard 7.4kW Type 2 cable will pair perfectly with any home wallbox or public AC point and deliver the full 3.6kW the car can actually use. There is no reason to spend more on a 22kW cable: the C350e cannot make use of the extra capacity.
A 5m cable is the practical choice for most driveways and covers the majority of public AC charge point positions. The battery is small enough that even at 3.6kW it refills in under two hours, so cable length and convenience matter more than cable rating here. Focus on a reliable, well-made Type 2 lead rather than a higher-rated one.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 6.4kWh battery from empty costs roughly 50p on an off-peak rate of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £1.70 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. The small capacity means even standard-rate charging is affordable, but the low onboard charge rate means you cannot draw faster than 3.6kW regardless of the wallbox or cable you use. Check current tariff rates before calculating running costs.
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Mercedes-Benz C350e FAQs
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Contact usWhat charging cable does the Mercedes-Benz C350e need?+−
The Mercedes-Benz C350e has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on single-phase AC at up to 3.6kW.
Can the Mercedes-Benz C350e charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Mercedes-Benz C350e has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 3.6kW, so a 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. A 22kW cable would only benefit a future car.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the Mercedes C350e (W205) need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, the standard lead for European plug-in vehicles. The C350e's onboard charger is limited to 3.6kW, so a straightforward 7.4kW Type 2 cable is the right choice: it covers every home wallbox and public AC point while delivering the full speed the car can draw.
Can the Mercedes C350e charge at 7.4kW?+−
No. The W205 C350e's onboard charger is rated at 3.6kW, which is the maximum it will draw from any AC source. Even a 7.4kW or 22kW wallbox will only supply 3.6kW to the car. Choosing a higher-rated cable makes no difference to charging speed on this vehicle.
How long does the Mercedes C350e take to charge at home?+−
At its maximum 3.6kW charge rate, the 6.4kWh battery takes around 1.5 to 2 hours from empty. That is a quick turnaround even at a standard 3-pin socket, where the rate drops to around 2.3kW and the battery refills in closer to 2.5 to 3 hours. It suits an owners routine of a short top-up each evening.
Does the Mercedes C350e W205 support rapid DC charging?+−
No. The W205 C350e is AC charging only. There is no CCS or other DC rapid charge port on this generation. To add range quickly you rely on topping up the small 6.4kWh battery via AC, which at 3.6kW takes under two hours in any case.