First Mercedes-Benz S-Class hybrid revealed
Petrol-electric hybrid cars have caught on the West, thanks to high fuel prices. Mercedes-Benz has just revealed their first ever hybrid model, dubbed the S 400 BlueHYBRID.
Based on the S 350, this basic hybrid simply adds an electric motor, generator and lithium-ion battery to the engine bay that houses a tuned 3.5-litre V6, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. The petrol engine produces 279 hp and can be aided by the electric motor during acceleration with an extra 20 hp and 160 Nm of torque. The combined 299 hp and 386 Nm is what Mercedes-Benz calls an electric “boost” effect, offering an economy rating of 7.9 litres per 100 km.
The S 400 BlueHYBRID also features a start-stop function and regenerative braking, while not wasting any luggage-trunk space for the electric equipment. The only way to tell that it’s a hybrid is by the rear badge and gauges to monitor the system. The expensive car will soon be available in Europe, most likely without the tacky door stickers.
Boris(K-sport):
September 18th, 2008 at 5:55 am
thank god they didnt put a 6.0L engine like lexus and tahoe. whats the point of a hybrid with those big things? hybrids are supposed to be less harmful to the environment. the engines are fine in this case.
maani:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:59 am
nice looking beautiful cars as all mercedes are.
spyke:
September 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Finally the eurpoeans have got into the hybrid game as well. Kudos for merc, nice car..
assassin:
September 18th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
that is good, well may be dubai taxi companies will use this car in here too.
Boris(K-sport):
September 18th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
dubai taxi doenst even use a full petrol system C-class. And this isnt only an S-class. this is a hybrid S-class which will cost a truckload of money. Taxi companies also have to look into how much money they spend. why do you think taxi companies are taking Kia carnivals and Hyundai sonatas and H-1 vans? no way, they”ll buy this. they will only afford Malibu and Camry for hybrids. even tahoe hybrid wont make it permanantly. did you know Mohave’s V8 MPG is better than Tahoe hybrids according to the EPA. RTA wasted money.
ali:
September 18th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
so expensive;toyota prius better.
Boris(K-sport):
September 18th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
correct! malibu also better. cuz toyota is too boring for me. So I vote malibu.
assassin:
September 18th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
that was a joke man…
Boris(K-sport):
September 18th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
O I c. use the emoticons sometimes. sarcasm is hard to convey in text lol.
maani:
September 18th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
taxi mercedes car never ever.
assassin:
September 18th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
it is hard to use these emoticons whem i use the mobile internet.
OK. next i will use (lol) symbol..
asad:
September 18th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
i bought 2009 s350 for 450000 so guess how much the hybrid will be
Boris(K-sport):
September 19th, 2008 at 7:23 am
800 000 and above?
thatsit(mohamad):
September 19th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
i dont know…really paying half a million for a car like this…i know its mercedes but still…its a normal car…and if it was the S500 its ok,,but you are talking about 350 model.
Boris(K-sport):
September 20th, 2008 at 1:39 am
People in europe demand high salaries and many other things are there to say why the price is like it is.
thatsit(mohamad):
September 20th, 2008 at 11:59 am
really…am waiting for infiniti to rethink about its lux car the Q model…its gona compite with lexus LS againest the germans cars…the GTR showed that even the price of a porsche is too much for its capabilities(i know its a porsche)…but still the driver will feel very sorry when a car costs around 300K kicks his AZZ and his porsche…waiting for carlos ghoson to say his word…iam sure it will be something which is unexpected as the GTR.
assassin:
September 20th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
thatsit(mohamad), do you think the 2010 supra will be available in here?
thatsit(mohamad):
September 21st, 2008 at 12:42 am
i dont know till now anything about the Supra or the Lexus LF-A…they delayed(LF-A) its launch abit like the GTR victory-Spec. but for sure it will be launched here to compete with the other cars in its class… but till now nothing new happened regarding the Supra…but am sure its gona be strong to compete with the coming Z370 againest the german manufactured cars like the Z from BMW and Audi and mercedes..
thatsit(mohamad):
September 21st, 2008 at 12:43 am
where is my comment????!!!!!
assassin:
September 21st, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Mash’s 1987 supra can easly beat your 2009 370z
Hope you get what i mean
thatsit(mohamad):
September 21st, 2008 at 9:30 pm
^^^^^
hehehehe