Mercedes-Benz is launching two new hybrid models to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, one of which has been confirmed for sale in the U.S. next year is 2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 HYBRID. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid will feature a 3.5-liter, V-6, rated 306 hp and 273 lb-feet of torque, is equipped with an electric motor, which adds 27 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes said that the hybrid will achieve 24 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and the combined ratings of 27 mpg, according to the U.S. CAFE standards. These numbers will likely change a bit for the official EPA ratings. As it stands, the E400 to E350 bests (EPA rated 23 mpg combined) and the E350 Bluetec diesel (26.5 mpg combined). Bluetec, however, squeeze out one more mpg on the highway than hybrids.
Mercedes claims it must return the E400 Hybrid EPA gas mileage rating 24/31 mpg city / highway, a slight improvement over ranking city / highway 20/30 mpg E350 models used to get. Save more fuel.
2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 HYBRID with a hybrid powertrain system is modular, which means that additional components such as lithium-ion batteries are not required to change the vehicle chassis or body. In addition to powertrain, features a number of fuel-efficient hybrid technology such as start / stop technology, low-resistance tires and regenerative braking. The press release also mentions “pure electric automobile” and “sailing” function, although no technical details disclosed. Also missing from this release is a number of performance and price.
2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 HYBRID To further improve efficiency, both hybrid sedans also get the engine stop-start system, regenerative braking, helping aerodynamics, low rolling resistance tires, and “sailing” mode that can separate the engine from the transmission at speeds up to 100 mph in order to allow cars to coast along the highway with minimal friction loss from the drivetrain. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 HYBRID with adequate spesifikais akaan tainted represented in the exhibition of this luxury car is more classy.