2015 New Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-In Hybrid

2015 New Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-In Hybrid

New Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-In Hybrid - Mercedes-Benz is extending its S-Class lineup for 2015 with a module cross breed adaptation, joining the S400 Hybrid and the S300 Bluetec Hybrid. The S550 Plug-in Hybrid peculiarities a compelling level of specialized developments all cooperating to deliver the most effective driving knowledge while as of now offering all the opulent purchasers anticipate from Mercedes.

The car utilizes a twin-turbocharged, V-6 motor and a high-voltage, 8.7 kwh lithium-particle battery to persuade the auto. A super-minimized electric engine fits set up of the seven-speed programmed's torque converter, taking into consideration simple fitment under the S-Class' floor container.

Four drive modes permit the driver to picked between Hybrid, E-Mode (electric just, E-Save (less electric, more gas) and Charge (charges the battery while driving). The Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-in Hybrid additionally utilizes recuperative slowing mechanism to moderate the auto. The framework attempts to take out the discernible move between the traditional brakes and the electric engine in generator mode.

On top of recuperative braking, the S550 Plug-in Hybrid satisfies its name by offering a repository in the back guard for charging from a force source. Additionally, Mercedes is working close by BMW on a remote, inductive charging framework. Mercedes hasn't uncovered when inductive accusing of be accessible, yet expect it later on.

Specifications :

year: 2015
make: Mercedes
Model: S-Class
price: $ 110000 (Est.)
Engine: V6
Horsepower @ RPM: 436
Torque @ RPM: 479
Displacement: 3.0 L
0-60 time: 5.2 sec.
Top Speed: 130 mph

Exterior

Things are really standard here, as the S550 Plug-in Hybrid has the same construction modeling and outline as the traditional S-Class vehicles. The main significant distinction lies on the right half of the back guard, where Mercedes spotted the charging port. A locking instrument keeps the charging line secured to the vehicle amid operation, keeping it from burglary or unintentional unplugging.

Resembling a customary S-Class isn't an awful thing. Extending 206.5 inches long, the S-Class is an instructing vehicle. It's substantial grille and LED headlights provide for it a scaring appearance. Things recover a little swoopy out, with the C-columns moving into the truck cover. The line proceeds past the taillights and into the back guard.

Interior

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has put different automakers on notice with its forward-speculation outline. A huge computerized dashboard indicates almost every possible bit of data about the auto while precious stone example sewing graces the warmed and cooled force seats.

Maybe the most inventive peculiarity the S550 Plug-in Hybrid offers is the Pre-Entry Climate Control framework. Program the auto with your next flight time, and it will start chilling the inside utilizing just power. That is on account of the HVAC framework being completely electric. Indeed the seats will hotness or cool to your set inclination. On cool days, the guiding wheel and armrests will preheat also.

Drivetrain

Here's the place things get fascinating. The S550 Plug-in Hybrid conveys a 3.0-liter V-6 brandishing two turbochargers. Without anyone else's input, it makes 329 drive somewhere around 5,250 and 6,000 rpm and 354 pound-feet of torque somewhere around 1,600 and 4,000 revs. Add to that the 85 kw electric engine that is useful for an additional 114 pull and 251 pound-feet of torque. With gas and electric joined together, the S550 Plug-in Hybrid creates 436 torque and 479 pound-feet of torque.

At full grip, the Benz will hit 62 mph in only 5.2 seconds on its route to a 130-mph top rate. On the thruway, the S550 Plug-in Hybrid can journey up to 87 mph in electric mode and gets a 2.8 l/100km (84 mpg U.s.) rating on the EU's joined together cycle. That number will probably fall in the EPA's trying methodology.

Completely charged, the S550 Plug-in Hybrid offers a 20-mile, completely electric extent. Assisting with that run is Mercedes' sagacious working system. The auto attempts to guarantee the battery is completely charged before entering a urban territory. This system considers the greatest separation conceivable in full electric mode. This framework is particularly convenient considering the few places in Europe where fuel motors are confined in urban ranges.

Price

Mercedes-Benz has yet to discharge evaluating for the 2015 S550 Plug-in Hybrid, yet we can anticipate that its MSRP will begin over the $100,000 mark. Deals won't start until the spring of 2015, so anticipate that Mercedes will proclaim costs just former.

Competitions

2015 Audi A8 Hybrid

Luckily for Mercedes, there is very little rivalry for its new S550 Plug-In Hybrid, yet Audi will accompany another half breed variation of its lead A8 in 2015. This 2.0-liter-fueled extravagance vehicle puts out 245 torque and 354 pound-feet of torque that sprints it to 60 mph in an expected 6.5 seconds.

Since the A8 Hybrid is snot a module model, it will blaze through a ton more fuel than the S550 PIH.

2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

We're not excessively beyond any doubt exactly how long BMW will offer the Activehybrid 7, yet we think it'll last through 2015. This energetic fuel-sipper is prepared to hang with the S550 Plug-In with its 3.0-liter, six-chamber motor that joins with an electric engine to deliver 350 drive and 360 pound-feet of torque.

This motor and an eight-velocity auto get this expansive half and half to 60 mph in only 5.5 seconds, while getting a dull 22 mpg city and 30 mpg roadway. - New Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-In Hybrid