Mercedes-Benz C350e
Technology: Plug-in petrol hybrid
Acceleration: 5.9 seconds
Top Speed: 155mph
CO2 Emissions: 48 g/km
Economy: 134.5 MPG (combined)
EV Driving range: 19 miles
Power: 275bhp
BIK percentage: 5% (15/16); 7% (16/17); 9% (17/18)
Arrival date: Available now
At the vanguard of a huge hybrid model roll-out, the C350e is the most affordable way to own a green Mercedes-Benz.
Following in the footsteps of the S-Class plug-in hybrid, the C-Class executive saloon based model uses a 2.0 litre four cylinder petrol engine alongside a 60kW electric motor for power.
A number of clever features help you achieve the best possible range and fuel economy too, one of which being the new haptic feed
back throttle pedal.
This will give tips on how to save fuel by building pedal resistance when you are about to engage the petrol engine, or by giving a double pulse when the car’s systems reckon you can lift-off and coast to save energy.
Unsurprisingly, considering Mercedes return to focusing on high-level technology systems, the C350e comes across as a micro-S Class when it comes to driving – quite the complement.
Quiet around town, comfortable out on the open road and extremely frugal, the plug-in hybrid Mercedes is intelligently efficient and will help owners become better at frugal driving.
The C350e is ideal for those who spend a lot of their time in or around cities where the electric motor will make a huge difference to running costs.