2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Front Angle View
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Front Side View
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Interior View
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Rear Angle View
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Rear Side View
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Side View
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Cockpit Dashboard View
In addition to a facelift models S550 as well as S600, Mercedes-Benz voiced a further of a S400 S-Class hybrid to the lineup for 2010 and over. The brand new model is the initial Mercedes-Benz production hybrid car.
The internal combustion engine and hybrid module has the energy outlay of 295 hp as well as the total limit torque of 284 pound-feet. The electric motor with 20 hp as well as 118 Nm of the drive. The fuel expenditure for the S400 has a genius of 19 city as well as 26 mainroad – with a total fuel saving benefit of 38 percent over a S600.
The S400 Hybrid is a initial mass produced hybrid vehicles with lithium-ion batteries have been propitious. During braking, a electric engine acts as the generator as well as can Kinetic Energy Recovery. The lithium battery is befitting for this charge. The battery has the high appetite density equates to which it is tiny sufficient to fit in a engine compartment. As such, should sojourn a trunk and interior dimensions sojourn unvaried. The cars 7G-TRONIC seven-speed involuntary delivery specifically configured for a hybrid operation.
“The S400 Hybrid is an critical miracle on the approach to zero-emission mobility,” pronounced CEO Dieter Zetsche. “In this approach a S-Class and the Mercedes-Benz do pioneering work upon a foundation of the car.”
Apart from a addition of a hybrid S-class representation to another of the many striking changes in a lineup a addition of LED daytime using light is mounted upon a outdoor edges of a bi-xenon lamps. The back is accentuated also organised with the sum of 52 evidence LEDs in two tail lights. Gone are a body-colored stripes upon a behind.
Mercedes-Benz, some-more use of light as the design component upon a inside makes a customary lighting, now with the choice of 3 light settings: (amber) Solar power, neutral (white) as well as frigid (ice blue).
Another important shift to a front of a automobile has the some-more pronounced arrow-shaped grille, and the brand new front apron with light edge as well as chrome strip next the air intakes. Exhaust pipes of all S-Class variants are right away visibly integrated into a fender. Mercedes says its engineers have special aerodynamic wind sound reduction measures implemented.
Camera as well as radar-based driver benefit systems include adaptive high-beam partner, Lane Keeping Assist as well as PRE-SAFE ® brake scheme for adaptive journey carry out radar which eccentric action prior to an imminent incident. Other highlights embody a driver’s fatigue display Attention Assist, Active Body Control with involuntary stabilization crosswind.
Engineers also managed to night prophesy scheme with a introduction of a Night View Assist, which is versed with a special underline to urge pedestrian showing. The Pre-Safe brake scheme has additionally been softened to reduce injuries inevitable crashes. Mercedes says a car can be maximum braking force request to about 0.6 seconds to what is seen as an destined collision. The scheme thus acts as something of an “electronic press zone”, says Mercedes.
The multi-function steering wheel of a S-class has been adapted for softened aesthetics as well as feel. The circle as well as airbag procedure are lined with soft reward leather as standard. The new, flatter airbag procedure additionally adds the sporty touch to a steering wheel.
