The new Mercedes Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid is the most fuel efficient hybrid to be sold in UK in both sedan and estate styles at 65.7 mpg UK (23.8 kmpl or 54.7 mpg US). The prices for the car are as follows: saloon is priced from £39,645 (Rs 34.42 lacs) while the Estate is priced from £41,435 (Rs 36.13 lacs). The first set of deliveries for this car variant will start from November.
Mercedes claims that this new diesel electric hybrid is to be the most fuel efficient E Class to be sold in the UK as it gives an impressive average of 65.7 mpg and CO2 emissions of 109g/km for the saloon variant. The estate variant gives an average of 62.8 mpg. This hybrid system has been designed in such a way so as to not impact load capacity and versatility of the vehicle in any kind of way.
The powerhouse of this car model has been designed keeping in mind a 2.1 liter four cylinder engine capable of producing 201 hp and 500 Nm of torque which in turn is connected to a 27hp electric motor powered by a 19 kW lithium ion battery. This car also boasts of a 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission system.
Mercedes Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid can accelerate from 0-100 kmph within a span of 7.5 seconds and 7.8 seconds for the saloon and estate models alike. It's capable of reaching top speed of 150 mph (240 kmph). LED daytime running lights, leather upholstery as also a Becker Map Pilot navigation system are some of the other features of this car.
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