2011
Mercedes Benz E300 hybrid vehicle
A
bad ass diesel hybrid
I've been arguing with diesel fans for a long time about whether diesel or hybrid vehicles are best. In my opinion, it's quite clear that the best clean diesel vehicle is a clean diesel
hybrid vehicle.
And,
Mercedes is going to be one of the first automakers to prove me right. Already, Mercedes offers the S400 hybrid and more hybrids are on the way.
Another possibility is the Mercedes
E300 hybrid, which would combine clean BlueTec diesel technology with a hybrid powertrain.
Unfortunately, it is not known
whether, or when, these vehicles will make their way to
America..
If produced, the E300 BlueTec diesel
hybrid will probably utilize a 200-hp, 2.2-liter four-cylinder
diesel engine and a 20-hp electric motor - enabling the
E300 BlueTec diesel hybrid to achieve around 46 mpg according to some early estimates. Of course, that number is probably based on European testing, not the EPA's.
Ironically, this BlueTec
diesel hybrid will probably qualify as a 'mild' diesel
hybrid, but Mercedes is testing other combinations, so a
full BlueTec diesel hybrid is expected.
Stay tuned for more
information on the Mercedes Benz E300 BlueTec diesel
hybrid vehicle.
Other Mercedes Hybrids
Mercedes S400 hybrid
Mercedes ML450 hybrid
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