Mercedes S 400 Hybrid
02-07-08, 05:59 AM
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02-07-08, 08:21 AM
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While not a rocket, I think this could definitely appeal to some buyers.
While a technical marvel and a very quiet quick and smooth large car, the LS600hL fails as an environmentally friendly machine (way too heavy and lousy fuel economy).
While a technical marvel and a very quiet quick and smooth large car, the LS600hL fails as an environmentally friendly machine (way too heavy and lousy fuel economy).
02-07-08, 09:04 AM
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ditto
02-07-08, 08:18 PM
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I do think that this would be a popular car in America. I've been saying for awhile that the GS450h is the car my dad wants, but he'd prefer a little less speed and a little more fuel economy. I am willing to bet that he isn't the only one that feels that way.
07-29-09, 09:37 AM
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EPA officially rates Mercedes S400 hybrid at 19/26
There was some conversation in earlier threads that the S400 would obtain over 30MPG on the highway but the EPA has released their ratings for the car and they are 19 city/26 highway, and 21MPG combined.
Earlier thread here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...road-test.html
Source for EPA testing: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx...Field=Findacar
To me, these are relatively unspectacular numbers considering the Li-Ion technology and lack of horsepower. The LS 600hL is rated at 20/22 and has far more power and the "older" Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, and AWD. The real world numbers will be interesting but it looks to me like the S550 and LS 460 can easily beat the mileage ratings of their hybrid brothers, though I am not sure if the LSh or Sh is better in real world driving.
Earlier thread here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...road-test.html
Source for EPA testing: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/compx...Field=Findacar
To me, these are relatively unspectacular numbers considering the Li-Ion technology and lack of horsepower. The LS 600hL is rated at 20/22 and has far more power and the "older" Nickel Metal Hydride batteries, and AWD. The real world numbers will be interesting but it looks to me like the S550 and LS 460 can easily beat the mileage ratings of their hybrid brothers, though I am not sure if the LSh or Sh is better in real world driving.
