Mercedes-Benz and Smart are getting ready to reveal seven hybrids in five series models, eight Bluetec models and the Mercedes F700 Concept with DIESOTTO. As we just told you in our last quick post, the Mercedes F700 Concept with DIESOTTO and hybrid drive has a fuel economy of 44 mpg.
Mercedes will also show the S 300 Bluetec Hybrid which is powered by a 4-cylinder hybrid module that produces 224 horsepower with a maximum torque 560 Nm. Even with that performance the Mercedes S300 Bluetec Hybrid delivered 44 mpg.
Mercedes-Benz will also be showing the ML 450 Hybrid, that is due to be launched on the market in 2009 as the most economical two-mode petrol hybrid SUV worldwide. Powered by two-mode hybrid system that enables electric the ML 450 HYBRID produces 340 horsepower and a maximum torque of 480 Nm. The ML 450 Hybrid has a fuel economy of 30 mpg
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