Mercedes-Benz will reveal a hybrid version of its S-Class sedan this fall, according to a report by Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport. It will deliver estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg, the report says.
The S-Class hybrid is designed to rival the Lexus LS 600h, which recently went on sale. The hybrid LS delivers 430 horsepower via a five liter V8 coupled to electric motors.
The car will almost certainly sell for over $100,000, and should arrive at dealerships in late 2008 as a 2009 model. It will be previewed, however, at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September.
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06/06, 11:21 AM
posted by:
MY Si
powerful
sleek
nice
emtional
sexy
sleek
environmental
PRICEY AS HELL!
06/06, 11:33 AM
posted by:
mbftw
It’s alll good.
06/06, 11:44 AM
posted by:
Jazz
Time to break out the HELOC, lol
06/06, 11:58 AM
posted by:
A4
yeah expensive i bet
06/06, 12:24 PM
posted by:
LP640
not that expensive but worth absolutely every single dollar. im guessing that it will be in the form of the S600
06/06, 12:56 PM
posted by:
lyndon_h
hmmm, first generation Mercedes hybrid technology. I wouldnt purchase a first year car!
06/06, 2:28 PM
posted by:
Wickedated
Now we’re making sense. Time to start rolling out engines that are both powerful and green. I’m all pro reducing carbon emissions and cutting back on foreign oil, but I’m not about to give up my S4 for a Prius or those Honda cartoonish cars that look straight outta the 60s. Give me 500hp at 50mpg.
06/06, 4:09 PM
posted by:
400horseSS
when will we see a AMG hybrid version
06/06, 6:00 PM
posted by:
Htay5500
this doesnt sound new to me though.
06/06, 7:38 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Let’s do it!
06/06, 7:45 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
Gotta love how the celebrated german marques are now playing catch-up to Toyota et al.
06/06, 8:33 PM
posted by:
Veda
It wouldn’t do much if it costs a lot more than the LS 600h.
06/06, 10:56 PM
posted by:
kool_aje
GREAT! A fat-ass daddy with a super model consumption. Can’t wait for its CL, CLS and G version.
06/07, 5:29 AM
posted by:
55amg
noooo!!!!
06/08, 3:05 PM
posted by:
gsh
dont hold your breath. word is the engine will be a mild hybrid 2.2L diesel that gets 204hp. the is other is a 3.0L V6 diesel. its not cool telling the ladies you drive an S-class diesel, no matter what size it is
06/10, 10:02 PM
posted by:
kool_aje
gsh, if i am not mistaken, hybrid is different with diesel. Guys, any further information?
06/11, 1:42 AM
posted by:
kool_aje
I still don’t understand why MB is releasing overlaping classes, like B with R, GL and ML, but still they are not producing any hatchback to face with A3, 1-series, while A class is a Mini rival.
06/11, 1:59 AM
posted by:
kool_aje
sorry, i mean Smart’s rival