Mercedes-Benz Vision S500 Plug-in Hybrid Concept in Frankfurt

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is going to present the new of Vision S500 Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The car will be equipped with a V6 gasoline engine, as well as with new lithium-ion batteries, which are capable to produce more than 10 kW. With this system, the new sedan will be able to move in fully electric mode up to 30 km. The hybrid module provides output of 60 hp (44 kW). The car will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds.

With regard to fuel consumption, car will show incredible 3.2 L/100 km, with only 72 gr/100km CO2 emissions.

“The Vision 500 Plug-in HYBRID is a new milestone on our path toward zero-emission mobility,” says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “It is a luxurious and safe S Class that offers superior driving performance while at the same time consuming less fuel than current compacts. All of this shows that our top models will also be able to combine automotive fascination with responsibility for the environment.”

“Although it will take some time before this model can go into series production, our engineers will be working full steam to carry out the necessary integration measures and ensure that all components can meet the tough everyday demands required of a luxury long-distance saloon,” says Dr. Thomas Weber, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG with responsibility for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development.