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09-18-2009, 08:22 AM
Filed under: Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/), Sedan (http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/), Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autoblog.com/category/mercedes-benz/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/01-2010-m-b-s400-630.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-mercedes-benz-s400-hybrid/)2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/photo-10.jpgMercedes-Benz has apparently begun shipping the new S400 BlueHybrid sedan to its US dealer network, as one of our readers spotted one and grabbed a photo of the window sticker. The S400 is Mercedes' first production hybrid vehicle and utilizes the mild hybrid system it developed in conjunction with BMW. While BMW is going whole-hog for performance with its ActiveHybrid 7 Series, Mercedes is going for more efficiency. The Stuttgart brand has opted use its 3.5-liter V6 with the hybrid system along with the first lithium ion battery used in such an application. The 120 V battery is actually nearly the same size as a traditional lead acid starter battery and takes its place in the engine compartment - meaning no trunk space is lost compared to the standard car.
The S400 Hybrid gets an EPA rating of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. That compares to 15/23 mpg for the V8 powered S550. The base price on the S400 starts at $87,950 and the car spotted by our reader had a bottom line of $93,775. You can configure your own S400 at the Mercedes USA site (http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/#/vehiclesMenu/exploreOverview/?vmf=S400HV&vc=S&yr=2010). Thanks to USCGTO for the tip!
Gallery: Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-s400-bluehybrid/low/)
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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/photo-10.jpgMercedes-Benz has apparently begun shipping the new S400 BlueHybrid sedan to its US dealer network, as one of our readers spotted one and grabbed a photo of the window sticker. The S400 is Mercedes' first production hybrid vehicle and utilizes the mild hybrid system it developed in conjunction with BMW. While BMW is going whole-hog for performance with its ActiveHybrid 7 Series, Mercedes is going for more efficiency. The Stuttgart brand has opted use its 3.5-liter V6 with the hybrid system along with the first lithium ion battery used in such an application. The 120 V battery is actually nearly the same size as a traditional lead acid starter battery and takes its place in the engine compartment - meaning no trunk space is lost compared to the standard car.
The S400 Hybrid gets an EPA rating of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. That compares to 15/23 mpg for the V8 powered S550. The base price on the S400 starts at $87,950 and the car spotted by our reader had a bottom line of $93,775. You can configure your own S400 at the Mercedes USA site (http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/#/vehiclesMenu/exploreOverview/?vmf=S400HV&vc=S&yr=2010). Thanks to USCGTO for the tip!
Gallery: Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-s400-bluehybrid/low/)
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