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| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C350 PLUG-IN HYBRID Estate |
In the new Mercedes-Benz C350 PLUG-IN HYBRID, the hybrid drive concept is combined for the first time with an efficient four-cylinder gasoline engine. From a displacement of just under two liters, it produces 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Its direct injection system with spray-guided combustion uses electronically precise controlled multiple injection and fast multi-spark ignition to deliver outstanding performance coupled with high efficiency and exemplary emissions. The electric motor of the C350 PLUG-IN HYBRID has an output of up to 80 horsepower and delivers 251 lb-ft of torque. Overall, the C350 PLUG-IN HYBRID offers a total system output of 275 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque.
7-speed automatic with additional clutch
The hybrid module of the standard 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC PLUS incorporates both the electric motor and an additional clutch between the combustion engine and the electric motor.
When driving in all-electric mode, this decouples the combustion engine from the drive train. It also offers the possibility of moving off using the combustion engine with the performance of a wet start-up clutch. In this case, the clutch is a substitute for the torque converter.
The high overall system output and intelligent engine management give this model the dynamic performance of a nimble sports car. This is combined with the ride comfort of a premium sedan, along with fuel consumption and environmental compatibility at a level that, until not that long ago, would not even have been expected of many small cars.
The Sedan can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 130 mph. The C350 PLUGIN HYBRID also offers the possibility of driving up to 20 miles in all-electric mode, and thus completely free of CO2 emissions locally.