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2010 Geneva Auto Show: E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Mercedes-Benz announced today at the Geneva Auto Show that getting their cars greener is one of their main priorities. The German car manufacturer emphasized that lower CO2 emissions can be achieved without compromising comfort and refinement.

“We’re driving for victory not only in Formula 1, but also in ‘Formula Green’ – with premium automobiles that combine environmental responsibility with the pure fascination of Mercedes-Benz.” said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, at the Geneva Auto Show.

One of the best examples is the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, the first diesel hybrid from Mercedes-Benz to be launched on the market next year. The car has a 15 kW electric motor which supports the 150 kW (204 hp) four-cylinder diesel. The BlueTEC has a combined output of 165 kW (224 hp) and consumes 4.1 l/100 km.

This means that the E 300 BlueTEC has CO2 emissions of only 109 g/km, which is quite impressive considering the car’s level of comfort and safety. Mercedes-Benz’s model is very efficient, with emissions of 0.48 grams per hp.

“The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is yet another impressive demonstration of our ability to build the most efficient vehicles in the world,” said Dr. Thomas Weber. “Efficiency is a core element of our development strategy that we are implementing consistently in line with the formula – refined performance with simultaneously low consumption. And this enables us to fulfil the high expectations of our customers – exceptional environmental sustainability without sacrificing safety, comfort and dynamics.”
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