Mercedes-Benz launches E300 & E400 New Hybrids

Mercedes-Benz has launched E 300 BlueTEC and E400 Hybrids available in Saloon and Estate versions.

Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in its brand’s core segment and at the same time setting new standards for luxury-class business vehicle. the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid will be sold in Europe and offered as a sedan or estate. It will feature a 204 PS (150 kW / 201 hp) four-cylinder diesel engine and an electric motor that develops 27 PS (20 kW / 27 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. Thanks to this setup, the car is expected to average 4.2 l/100km with CO2 emissions of 109 g/km.

The E400 Hybrid, on the other hand, has a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine with 306 PS (225 kW / 302 hp) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque. It is backed up by the aforementioned electric motor which enables the sedan to return 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 27 mpg combined (US).

However, whether in terms of the interior or the luggage compartment. And there are also additional benefits to the intelligent modular hybrid concept. The new hybrid models will be celebrating their world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show 14 to 22 January 2012.

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