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Mercedes launches E300 BlueTEC Hybrid at Geneva 2010

By Paul Maric |

Following the success of its BlueTEC name brand, Mercedes-Benz has launched the E300 BlueTEC at the Geneva Motor Show.

Based on the E-Class, the E300 BlueTEC is one of Europe’s only diesel hybrid configurations. Powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, the E300 BlueTEC consumes just 4.1L/100km and sends torque through a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The 15kW electric motor assists the E300′s motion by adding boost on take off to reduce fuel consumption.

Mercedes-Benz says the E300 BlueTEC will be launched by the end of 2011.


 

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  • ABMPSV

    As I was saying allways. You can not beat technology. Very good car!

  • Trith

    The new target is 2L/100km, this uses double that

    FAIL

  • Shak

    C’mon, BMW this is what you should be doing, not that mild hybrid crap.

  • http://www.latestcar.us/ latest car

    This car is the first of its type for BMW. The versatility of an SUV combined with the elegance of a sedan. So as AC Schnitzer claim, it was a natural car for them to do their work on. That or the fact that ACS (or any tuner for that matter) has the potential to hit a homerun with the GT.