Ten new plug-in hybrids for Mercedes by 2017
MERCEDES-BENZ is bringing out a total of ten plug-in hybrid models, with one new model with high-tech hybrid drive every four months on average by 2017.
MERCEDES-BENZ is bringing out a total of ten plug-in hybrid models, with one new model with high-tech hybrid drive every four months on average by 2017. Following the successful launch of the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, the C 350 e is the second model to feature the progressive drive concept.
And what might happen next with the strategic hybrid initiative has just been demonstrated by the Concept V-ision e study at the recent Geneva Motor Show in March. Under the new Mercedes-Benz nomenclature, an “e” replaces the words PLUG-IN HYBRID.
As the plug-in hybrid comes into its own especially in larger vehicles and with mixed distance profiles, Mercedes-Benz is opting for this drive concept from the C-Class upwards, which means that this key technology will make its entry soon into the SUV segment with the new Mercedes-Benz GLE.
With the Concept V-ision e, Mercedes-Benz has just given a preview at the Geneva Motor Show of the versatile development potential of the V-Class, a further model series that enjoys powerful propulsion thanks to modular plug-in hybrid technology.
This highly efficient twin power source of petrol engine and electric motor delivers a system output of 245kW with a system torque of up to 600Nm. This guarantees sporty performance with a standard consumption of less than three litres of fuel per 100km.
An all-electric range of up to 50 kilometres turns day-to-day short-distance driving into an enjoyable local emission-free experience. In the interior, the Concept V-ision e offers a unique feel-good atmosphere with a modern loft character.
The largest panoramic glass sunroof in the mid-size van segment ensures an extensive light-flooded space which conveys a previously unknown feeling of expanse, freedom and airiness.
Numerous additional new comfort features, such as executive seats with calf support, massage function and footrest in the rear or a large centre console with heated cup holders and five-litre refrigerator box, provide further scope for individualisation of the V-Class.
The first model to sport the new “e”, the new Mercedes-Benz C 350 e is a plug-in hybrid that combines extraordinary levels of efficiency, dynamism and comfort.
In either the saloon or estate variant, the performance of a sports car makes it a convincing proposition, especially in combination with a certified consumption of just 2.1 litres of fuel per 100km and an all-electric range of up to 31 kilometres.
Its four-cylinder petrol engine, in conjunction with a powerful electric motor, gives it a total system output of 205kW with a system torque of 600Nm. Both the saloon and the estate model are equipped with air suspension and a pre-entry climate control system as standard, delivering a unique level of driving and climate comfort.
The S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID blends an ultramodern hybrid drive configuration with the unique innovations and luxurious equipment of the S-Class. Thanks to the standard-specification pre-entry climate control system it also offers outstanding climate comfort.
With a system output of 325kW and 650Nm of torque, the Mercedes-Benz S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds while boasting an all-electric range of up to 33km. The certified consumption is 2.8 litres per 100km, which is equivalent to emissions of 65 g CO2/km.
Like all Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the hybrid models of the C and S-Class come with environmental certificates. These document the models’ environmental performance from development through to recycling, across the entire life cycle, and the performance is certified to internationally recognised standards by independent experts.
