The latest diesel hybrid to lump stable the mass mart rule the UK, and a absolutely at odds landing to the technology than we’ve so far experimental. The Mercedes-Benz E300 Hybrid gets a 27bhp electric motor ( powered by a 19kw lithium ion battery ) installed into the piquancy of the confidential 7G - Tronic automatic transmission, which is thereupon mated to the 201bhp, 2. 2 - litre turbodiesel motor that is au courant firmly close again liked qualification the E250 CDI.
A sodden organization apprised to the 7G - Tronic auto allows the drivetrain to just disconnect the diesel tool and prance on electric talent alone, at parking speeds or at higher speeds when beneath slight or no throttle load.
Mercedes-Benz E300 Bluetec Hybrid Specifications and Price:
Price/on sale: About £2,500 on top of the cost of a E250CDI (£33,235)/ End of 2012
Tested: 2,143cc, four-cylinder turbodiesel engine, AC synchronous electric motor and lithium ion battery. Seven-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive.
Power/torque: Engine: 294bhp @ 4,200rpm/ 369lb ft @ 1,600rpm. Motor: 27bhp/184lb ft
Top speed: 150mph
Acceleration: 0-62mph 7.5sec (7.8sec estate)
Fuel economy: 67.3mpg (EU Combined)
CO2 emissions: 109g/km
VED band: B (£0 first year, £20 thereafter)
Verdict: Stunning technical debut. Refinement suffers, though, and Mercedes needs to do more to solve the braking problem
Telegraph rating: Three out of five stars
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