Mercedes E300 Bluetec Hybrid Specs and Pricing Revealed

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is ready to launch the E300 BlueTEC HybridMercedes-Benz E300 Saloon...Germany, 2009 > present2 photos
that mixes a hybrid powertrain and a 2.1-liter diesel engine available in coupe and estate forms. 

The car is rated at 231ps (204ps from the diesel engine and 27ps from the electric motor) and 500Nm of torque with Mercedes' 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission. The electric motor is mounted in the transmission, but the electric motor can run the car without the standard engine running

The car comes standard with leather upholstery, navigation and LED daytime running lights and either 17in or 16in wheels. 

It accelerates to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds or 7.8 seconds for the estate with a 150mph top speed or 144mph for the estate. With 16in wheels, it is rated at 65.7mpg imp or 4.2l/100km. The estate is rated at 62.8mpg imp (4.4l/100km). It is rated at 109g/km of CO2 for the sedan or 116g/km of CO2 for the estate. 

Deliveries of the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid begin in the UK in November. Prices in the UK are £39,645 for the sedan or  £41,435 for the estate. In Germany prices including 19% VAT are €51,794.75 for the sedan or €55,007.75 for the estate.