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  • Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in Hybrid Wins Environmental Certificate

    The Mercedes-Benz Plug-in hybrids are said to be able to give customers a unique experience while driving around the city in all-electric mode or cruising on a long journey somewhere else and taking advantage of the combustion engine’s range. The significant environmental computability of The Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in Hybrid makes the car a representation of a balanced pleasure of driving and a high-quality performance. Now, this high environmental compatibility has been confirmed by the inspectors and specialists at the TÜV Süd technical inspection authority. As a result, Mercedes-Benz S 500 becomes the first Mercedes-Benz plug-in Hybrid which has received the Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062.

    The Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in Hybrid is powered by a V6 biturbo petrol engine and an electric motor. It offers a system output of 333 hp (245 kW), while the motor – 116 hp (85 kW). When you sum this up, it makes 442 hp (325 kW) and 650 Nm (480 lb-ft) of torque in total. Yet, despite this powerful performance, the hybrid can move and travel over 20-miles on purely electrical power.

    All three hybrid S-Class vehicles have environmental certificates which state the cars’ environmental performance from development through to recycling, across the entire lifecycle. Furthermore, the performance is certified to internationally recognized standards by independent experts. Regarding CO2 emissions, the certificate of the S 500 Plug-in Hybrid points out:

    “Over the entire lifecycle, comprising manufacture, use over 300,000 kilometers [186,411 miles] and recycling, clear advantages result compared with the S 500. External charging with the European electricity mix can cut CO2 emissions by some 43 percent (35 tonnes). Through the use of renewably generated hydroelectricity a 56 percent reduction (46 tonnes) is possible.”

    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is a Long Wheelbase Only in the UK

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    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid     shows some grate figures: the car returns 100.9 mpg UK (2.8 liters / 100 km), emits 65 g/km of CO2, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2-seconds before reaching a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In fact, this Mercedes-Benz model is one of the most advanced saloons globally. Car’s equipment specifications are based on the conventional S 500 L AMG Line, which means a lot of highlights.

    Just take in mind the 19-inch AMG alloy wheels, AMG body styling for the front and rear bumpers, the LED intelligent light system, COMAND Online, noise insulating glass, leather upholstery and the front seat memory package, which all come as a standard.

    Furthermore, the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is powered by a V6 biturbo petrol engine and an electric motor. The engine generates 333 hp (245 kW), while the motor – 116 hp (85 kW). In total this makes 442 hp (325 kW) and 650 Nm (480 lb-ft) of torque. Despite this mighty performance, this hybrid vehicle can travel over 20-miles on purely electrical power.

    S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is based on the steel and aluminium chassis structure of the conventional S-Class. In addition, it is the third Hybrid model in the line-up, together with the S 300 BlueTEC Hybrid and S 400 Hybrid variants. Its 8.7 kWh lithium-ion batteries can be topped up with the help of external charging devices such as fast chargers. A full charge takes around two hours.

    The technology features are oriented to ensure that as little energy as possible is wasted. The COMAND system looks ahead of where the car is travelling to predict where energy can be recuperated. The car will look to regenerate as much power as possible in advance of entering urban areas where the electric-only driving mode can be deployed.

    Furthermore, the new model utilizes a tablet or smartphone-based system to allow the driver to pre-heat or pre-cool the car. This is possible thanks to the addition of the Connect me system, which can also remotely send information to the driver when away from the car on the charge status, the predicted range and when the next service is due.

    There is a lot of comfort features included. Some of them are: seven interior trims to choose from, seatbelt-mounted airbags, Air Balance perfume diffuser system, Magic Body Control, etc.

    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid will be offered in long wheelbase form in the UK. Its price tag will begin from £87,965. Production of the car starts in October and first deliveries are expected a month later.

    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid
    Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid

    Source: Mercedes-Benz 

  • Mercedes-Benz S 500 HYBRID

    Mercedes-Benz S 500 HYBRID - Side Angle View

    Recently, Mercedes-Benz hit the market with their S 400 Hybrid, which is very successful and most fuel-efficient car in its class. Now they will present the new S 500 Hybrid at IAA Frankfurt.

    The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID can drive for up to 30 kilometres solely on electricity and therefore without producing any local emissions. The car has all strengths of a typical S-class: unique comfort, extraordinary safety and good performance.

    The drive system in the concept car consists of three main components: a powerful V6 3.5 litre petrol engine with a next-generation direct injection system, a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations.

    The fuel consumption is unbelievable for such a big car. Only 3.2l/100km and emissions as low as 74g/km of CO2.

    The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.

    Mercedes-Benz are planning to put their Hybrid system in the diesel versions, which will be a milestone in car engineering.


    Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID – Technical data

    Combustion engine (petrol)
    No. of cylinders/arrangement: V6, 4 valves per cylinder
    Displacement: 3.5 l
    Hybrid module
    Type: Permanently excited synchronous machine
    Rated output: approx. 44 kW/60 PS
    Rated torque: 250 Nm
    Performance and fuel consumption
    Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h: 5.5 s*
    Top speed: 250 km/h
    Fuel consumption: 3.2 l/100 km (combined)*
    CO2 emissions: 74 g/km (combined):
    *preliminary values
    Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in HYBRID
    Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in HYBRID
    Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in HYBRID
    Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in HYBRID
    Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in HYBRID

  • AMG Sports package for the 2009 S-Class and the CL-Class

    For the first time, there is an AMG Sports package for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the CL-Class. With revamped AMG bodystyling, attractive 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels and special interior details, both top Mercedes-Benz models can now be made more striking than ever in terms of sportiness. (more…)