2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class to have an extremely efficient diesel hybrid

ABU DHABI: Hybrid cars are best-known for their high fuel-efficiency and slightly higher power than the same combustion counterpart. However, imagine how good it would be if there was an electric motor added to an already efficient diesel engine!

Mercedes-Benz is looking to do just the same by adding a new E300de (diesel and electric) in the E-Class line-up. Plus, this car would be powerful enough to give any sports car a run for its money.

Under the hood, there would be a turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel motor to assist the electric engine. The total power production would stand at 306 PS along with a humongous torque of 700 Nm. This power can get the car to sprint from 0-100 kmph in 5.9 seconds only. However, it does have an electronically-limited top speed of 250 kmph.

Having said that, despite such humongous power on the throttle, the Mercedes-Benz E300de would be an extremely fuel-efficient car. It is claimed that the fuel mileage may go up to 62.5 kmpl too. Added to that, the huge 80 litres of storage capacity means that the car will have a staggering driving range on offer.

Due to the plug-in hybrid setup, this car would have the electric motor to extend the driving range too, thereby indicating that long drives would always be on. Besides that, it also has a pure electric driving mode with the electric motor powering the car for around 54 kilometres at a maximum of 130 kmph, beyond which, the diesel motor kicks in.

But since some people might be a little sceptical about the diesel motor, the company offers the E300e with a gasoline engine. This version makes more power of 320 PS and the same 700 Nm of torque. However, the fuel efficiency takes a hit as the car only offers around 50 kmpl.