Mercedes Presents New Hybrid ML 450
Mercedes Presents New Hybrid ML 450
The new ML 450 HYBRID is the first full hybrid from a European manufacturer and was specifically developed for the North American market. Other debuts at the MercedesBenz press conference at the NYIAS include the facelifted U.S. version of the GLClass the sedan and the coupe versions of the new MercedesBenz EClass which are celebrating a double U.S. premiere in New York and the latest highperformance sedan to come from the MercedesAMG performance brand the E 63 AMG.
All of these new models offer safety comfort and driving pleasure at the very highest levels and are distinguished by their exceptional efficiency. The ML 450 HYBRID consumes almost 50 percent less than the ML550 although it boasts over 90 percent of the maximum power generated by the V8 model.
“It is our clear objective to make every model generation better in every respect. We pay particularly close attention to safety comfort efficiency and environmental compatibility something clearly demonstrated by every single one of the models we are presenting in New York” says Dr. Klaus Maier Head of Marketing and Sales for MercedesBenz Cars.
One clear example of this is the new EClass which was launched very successfully onto the European market at the end of March.
“At its market introduction we already had over 50000 orders a fantastic result in such tough times as these” continues Dr. Maier. “This proves that it is possible for an automaker to overcome a crisis when it offers attractive and desirable products and Mercedes has plenty of those.”
With the new fourcylinder engines offered in the European lineup the ninth generation of the EClass is up to 23 percent more fuel efficient than its successful predecessor which commanded a market share of up to 30 percent within the business sedan segment. That this is also possible on the U.S. market is demonstrated by the Vision E 250 BlueTEC presented by Dr. Maier.
Vision E 250 BlueTEC the most fuelefficient and cleanest diesel technology
For this concept Mercedes engineers have combined the allnew fourcylinder diesel engine with BlueTEC the technology of the world’s cleanest diesels. The outcome is the most fuelefficient and cleanest diesel model in this vehicle class.
With a range of up to 18.86 km/l it achieves a fuel efficiency that is better than most hybrid vehicles on the U.S. market. Thanks to highly effective exhaust gas treatment the E 250 BlueTEC fulfills the U.S. Bin 5 and ULEV emissions standards which are among the toughest in the world. At the same time the fourcylinder offers a level of engine refinement and performance on a par with that of a sixcylinder thanks to its high torque 500 Nm sevenspeed automatic transmission and Lanchester balancing shafts.
The new EClass arrives on the U.S. market with the latest V6 and V8 gasoline engines the E 350 268 hp 350 Nm and the E 550 382 hp 530 Nm. These are complemented by the groundbreaking 50State compliant E 350 BlueTEC 210 hp 542 Nm. All three engines are fitted as standard to the 7GTRONIC 7speed automatic transmission and boast further improvements in fuel efficiency.
New EClass Coupe powerful elegance and dynamic performance
The new EClass Coupe boasts the same technology as the sedan version. MercedesBenz has created a special highlight its model range with the powerfully elegant design of the twodoor coupe while continuing a tradition that has repeatedly aroused enormous passion throughout the history of the EClass.
The new EClass Coupe is a very special combination of emotion and efficiency. With the classic coupe profile unhindered by a Bpillar and with fully retractable side windows the new twodoor provides a particularly sporty interpretation of the dynamic design of the new EClass. At the same time the most aerodynamic variant sets a new record in wind resistance. With a Cd value of 0.24 the coupe is the world most aerodynamic series production car.
ML 450 HYBRID fourcylinder fuel consumption with eightcylinder power
The ML 450 HYBRID is equipped with the latest in hybrid technology which offers exceptional efficiency in both urban stopandgo traffic and unhindered highway driving at increased engine loads and higher speeds.
Ernst Lieb CEO and President of MercedesBenz USA says “The intelligent control of the hybrid driveline automatically selects the optimum drive configuration. Depending on conditions the ML 450 HYBRID can operate entirely on electric power or on the combustion engine alone or on a combination of both drives.”
The performance figures for the ML 450 HYBRID 335 hp 516 Nm are at the level of a classic eightcylinder SUV with permanent allwheel drive. “Yet its fuel consumption and its emissions are up to 60 percent lower” continues Ernst Lieb. Conceived specifically for the North American market the ML 450 HYBRID achieves highway gas mileage of 10.2 km/l making it the most efficient vehicle in its segment.
Classified as a SULEV Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle the SUV complies with the strictest current U.S.emissions standard. At the same time the ML 450 HYBRID guarantees a refined driving experience combined with increased driveline comfort with a system output of 335 hp and an overall torque of 516 Nm. The powertrain is controlled fully automatically meaning that the driver can concentrate on the traffic and enjoy the driving experience of the ML 450 HYBRID without additional operational effort.
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