Cycle & Carriage - E-Class Estate - Alternative drive systems

Model	Cylinder arrangement and number	Engine capacity (cc)	Rated output (kW at rpm)[1]	Top speed (km/h)	Fuel consumption combined (l/100 km)[2]	CO2 emissions combined (g/km)[2]
E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID	I4	2143	– (150/4200)	– (232)	– (4.5–4.4)	– (119–116)

BlueTEC HYBRID – the best of two worlds

The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is one of the most fuel-efficient models in its class with a system output of 150 kilowatts from the diesel engine and 20 kilowatts from the electric motor, a combined fuel consumption of 4.5–4.4 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of just 119–116 g/km.

This model represents another step for Mercedes-Benz towards its stated objective of emission-free driving and consequently underscores the company’s power of innovation: In the combination of a 4-cylinder diesel engine and an electric motor the new E-Class offers one of the most efficient models in its vehicle segment. The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is a milestone with regard to fuel efficiency, sustainability and comfort.

Quiet, relaxed cruising on long journeys: At speeds of less than 160 km/h the combustion engine can switch itself off when coasting. This can significantly lower fuel consumption and emissions. The technical term for this efficient and pleasant form of locomotion couldn't be more appropriate: sailing.

The supplemental "sailing" function, which can be activated manually via the steering wheel paddle, makes a further reduction in fuel consumption possible. Energy recuperation is reduced to a minimum. The combustion engine remains switched off.

During strong acceleration the boost function can provide noticeably more dynamics by using the power of both engines. And locating the lithium-ion battery in the engine compartment means the occupants do not have to put up with restrictions to the luggage compartment capacity.

Impressive operating efficiency and performance: In tandem with the electric motor the 4-cylinder diesel engine is currently one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class. Moreover, it is extremely refined.
Modern drive system: The compact and powerful lithium-ion battery stores the energy generated by the electric motor and regenerative braking system, and then makes it available again when needed.
Care-free driving pleasure: The standard-specification 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission is specially adapted for hybrid operation. Neither the transitions from the internal combustion engine to the electric motor nor the gear changes are perceptible to the driver and the vehicle occupants.
High efficiency: This is achieved by the power electronics that control the optimal interaction of diesel engine and electric motor autonomously. The electric motor assists the diesel engine with 250 Newton metres of additional torque.
Innovative systems: The regenerative braking system feeds surplus energy to the battery during braking. The ECO start-stop function can switch off the internal combustion engine – for example when stopped at a traffic light. It is then restarted automatically using the stored electrical energy.
Exceptionally environmentally conscious technology: Numerous future-conscious measures such as optimised aerodynamics, recuperation of kinetic energy or the ECO start/stop function ensure correspondingly favourable figures.

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Figures in brackets apply to vehicles with automatic transmission

[1] Figures for rated output and rated torque in accordance with Directive 80/1269/EEC in the currently applicable version.

[2] The figures shown for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process (Directive [EC] 715/2007 in its currently applicable version). The figures are not based on an individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the product offer; they are provided solely for purposes of comparison between different vehicle models.

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