Renowned brands like Mercedes are moving towards Go Green attitude and hence moving towards hybrid versions. The 2010 Mercedes Benz S class which was launched last year has moved from the production stages and is ready to reach the market.

The Benz S class will feature a 3.5 liter V6 engine and a 15 kw electric motor which would generate 275 horsepower. The standard version would also be equipped with 7 speed automatic transmission. The S400 cannot run solely on electric power; however it provides a good gas mileage at 19 miles per gallon at city levels and 24 mpg on highway.

The most impressive thing about this edition is that it is equipped with lithium ion cells battery which holds twice the energy in comparison to the nickel metal hydride batteries. The S400 has gained accolades for this feature. The designers at Mercedes have also well placed these batteries in the same space that hold the standard batteries. Mercedes needs to lauded for the extremely beautiful and intelligent body style which encompasses most features.

The S version does not have the hybrid tag embossed on its trunk and offers similar performance like the non hybrid versions available in Europe. The hybrid version sprints from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. The S400 brand has been designed to operate on 5 stroke cycle. They are designed in such a way that the valve stimulates the cycle in which the piston moves through strokes of different lengths, extracting more energy from the fuel than a conventional engine.
This Mercedes Benz is priced at $87,950  and is value for money.

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