Mercedes-Benz C350e PHEV returns to line-up

MERCEDES-BENZ Australia now provide patrons a alternative of two rear wheel drive C-Class hybrid sedans within the current C300 delicate hybrid and after a four-year hiatus, the re-introduced, considerably improved C350e plug in hybrid (PHEV) that record at almost the identical value.

The previous is from $98,100 and the “newcomer” that missed out on the good thing about a Luxurious Automotive Tax break by only some weeks is from $98,200 each excluding on-road prices. Mercedes-Benz Australia says the 350e, with the most recent hybrid expertise is the primary in a spread of recent ‘Benz PHEVs deliberate for Australia.

Sharing a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine as a base – with totally different outputs, the C350e PHEV is a extra purposeful beast than its 48-volt C300 MHEV sibling offering extra energy, efficiency, higher gasoline economic system and a possible totally electrical vary of as much as 100km (NEDC) because of its “massive” 25.4kWh Li battery.

The 350e’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine delivers as much as 150kW and 320Nm with an built-in electrical motor delivers as much as an additional 95kW and 440Nm for a mixed complete of 230kW and 550Nm driving the rear axle by means of a nine-speed computerized transmission.

Mercedes-Benz says the 25.4kWh battery pack gives an all-electric NEDC-tested vary of 104km, adequate for many metropolis commutes to be accomplished on electric-only energy.

“When the battery is depleted or extra energy is required, the petrol engine kicks in, making certain that the C350e by no means feels underpowered, whereas kinetic power of over 100kW is recovered by means of recuperation when decelerating or driving downhill,” says Mercedes-Benz.

The hybrid expertise seamlessly integrates the 2 energy sources to ship an environment friendly drive exemplified within the mannequin’s acceleration from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds.

Primarily based on the C300 when it comes to tools, the C350e options sporty AMG-Line styling however positive factors extra excessive stage commonplace tools.

Cleverly, the C350e makes use of a route-based working technique to optimise power consumption by activating the electrical driving mode the place that is most acceptable for the route, comparable to in city areas.

“When a vacation spot is programmed into the navigation system, the automobile’s clever system considers navigation knowledge, topography, velocity limits and the visitors circumstances to handle the charging and discharging of the high-voltage battery to make sure environment friendly power use all through the journey,” added Mercedes-Benz.

“A driver wishing to affect the power restoration fee can achieve this immediately in three phases managed by rocker switches behind the steering wheel. That is doable in all driving modes besides Sport.”

However in common ‘D’ (Drive) mode the sensation of 1 pedal driving could be accessed.

On the skin, the good-looking C350e sedan sports activities glossy and complicated traces with an aerodynamic profile, sculpted hood, LED headlights and a diamond-block grille that “initiatives refinement”.

The rear-end is characterised by signature LED taillights, offering a distinctively Mercedes-Benz look.

The cabin is in high-quality supplies that includes “meticulous craftsmanship” and an ergonomic structure that prioritises consolation and ease of use. The dashboard homes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and an identical infotainment show with the most recent MBUX performance, an intuitive interface that permits drivers to work together with the automobile utilizing voice instructions, gestures, or the touchpad.

The mannequin offers loads of legroom for passengers and a beneficiant boot that advantages from the battery’s positioning underneath the rear bench.

Along with options discovered on the C300, the C350e is additional geared up with augmented actuality for navigation, Digital Mild Package deal together with Adaptive Excessive Beam Help Plus, Burmester 3D encompass sound system, Driving Help Package deal Plus and Consolation Suspension with self-levelling suspension on the rear.

Two cables are included as commonplace – a charging cable for wall field and public charging stations, and a cable for residence charging from a home socket.

Charging selections embrace AC charging as much as 11 kW for a 0-100 per cent cost in roughly two hours. DC charging, at further value, permits the C 350e to be charged at a fee of as much as 55kW along with AC charging, with a 0-80 per cent cost achieved in roughly 20 minutes.

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