Frankfurt, Germany - Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz offers a hybrid version of its luxury flagship S-Class which can driving emission - free sedan and even provide the type of pampering and to wealthy expensive brand clients expect.
Headquartered in Stuttgart Daimler AG took the wrappers in 2015 Mercedes - Benz S 500 plug-in hybrid this week at the auto show in Frankfurt, following the introduction in May of the petrol and diesel versions powered the S-class. The sedan is a key driver gains in China and it comes loaded with technology and extras that include a hot stone massage in the seats and a generator of perfume that allows interior aroma adjust function.
The S 500 plug-in is aimed at people who want a hybrid without compromising luxury, powerful acceleration and the image that goes with driving a Mercedes. Its six-cylinder petrol engine has a robust 328 horsepower, and there is no range anxiety or fear of running out of battery, as with an electric car.
A computer selects the best combination of internal combustion and battery power. The system uses data from navigation to explore the road ahead and maximize efficiency, for example by the use of the battery in a stretch uphill, to be able to reload the next down using the power of the brakes.
The car can also use gasoline engine to charge the battery on the route, although it is more expensive to you load it into your home.
The 500 s can be changed to electric mode, which has a range of 30 kilometers, or about 18 kilometers. Someone with a shorter journey that could simply charge it overnight and travel of back and forth all week without burning gasoline at all. Or you can switch to E-saving mode, in which battery is kept in reserve to drive electric power only after.
The car, which goes on sale next fall, generates 69 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer, which would exempt it from 10 pounds ($15.80) London congestion into the City Center during work hours.
UNDER THE HOOD: Turbo V6 3.0 liters and an electric motor of 107 horsepower and a high-voltage lithium-ion battery. The company says the car will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0 - 100 km/h) in a brisk 5.5 seconds. Top speed is 155 mph (250 km/h).
INTERIOR: Same as the conventional model, the 500 S caters to the comfort of rich customers who may have hired drivers. Reclining rear seats 43.5 degrees if the passenger wants to relax and unwind. Assistance and safety systems to advanced driver using cameras and radars say the car can adjust the suspension to the hard pavement ahead and driving in slow stop-and-go traffic.
OUTSIDE: Car doesn't change much in terms of elegant lines of the older model. It has a high Grill.
Fuel economy: the company says making 78 miles per gallon or 3.0 litres per 100 kilometers under the European standard, which brings City and highway conditions.
PRICE: Not announced yet, but it is likely that buyers will pay a premium over conventional S-Class models.
Health: It helps to hybrids and low emissions driving more into the mainstream to new, exclusive buyers.
JEERS: Hybrids are only a small part of the market.
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