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.
