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So it has come to this, ladies and gentlemen. The three-pointed star wasn’t 100 percent happy with the W205-gen C-Class’efficient turbo diesel motor, which is why the Germans spoiled us with a plug-in hybrid variation. The best bit of news though is the all-electric range of Mercedes’ all-new model.
Combining a 2-liter gasoline-fed four-pot from the C250 and an electric motor, the greenest C-Class yet boasts with a combined 275 horsepower and 442 lb-ft (599 Nm) of twist. Of the aforementioned figures, the electric end of the powertrain offers a remarkable 80 horsepower and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm).
Officially dubbed the C350e and with deliveries slated to kick off this March, the hybridized C is equipped with a 6.2 kWh lithium-ion battery that weighs 100 kilograms (220 lbs). Fitted snuggly in the trunk, the battery takes some of the available cargo space, translating to a capacity of 335 liters for the sedan and 350 liters for the 350e T-Modell (wagon).
In terms of cog-swapping, a 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission is on hand, as is regenerative braking an lots of other fuel-saving and battery recharging technologies. As for pricing, you're looking at $145,000-plus, which is a huge amount of money for a compact executive vehicle.
Last but not least, in hybrid mode, the Mercedes-Benz C350e is able to return up to 112 US mpg (134.5 UK mpg or 2.1 l/100 km) while producing a diminutive 48 grams of CO2 per kilometer driven.
Officially dubbed the C350e and with deliveries slated to kick off this March, the hybridized C is equipped with a 6.2 kWh lithium-ion battery that weighs 100 kilograms (220 lbs). Fitted snuggly in the trunk, the battery takes some of the available cargo space, translating to a capacity of 335 liters for the sedan and 350 liters for the 350e T-Modell (wagon).
In terms of cog-swapping, a 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission is on hand, as is regenerative braking an lots of other fuel-saving and battery recharging technologies. As for pricing, you're looking at $145,000-plus, which is a huge amount of money for a compact executive vehicle.
What about performance figures of the new Mercedes?
Well, the Stuttgart-based company says that 62 mph (100 km/h) is hit 5.9 seconds and the C350e keeps on accelerating up to 155 mph (250 km/h). For the eco-friendly among you, Mercedes-Benz informs that a full recharge takes 2 hours tops if you use a 240V/13A source, enough zap for an electric range of up to 19.3 miles (31 kilometers).Last but not least, in hybrid mode, the Mercedes-Benz C350e is able to return up to 112 US mpg (134.5 UK mpg or 2.1 l/100 km) while producing a diminutive 48 grams of CO2 per kilometer driven.
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