Info on E300 bluetec hybrid
03-29-2018, 03:00 PM
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Info on E300 bluetec hybrid
Hello.
I recently sold my 220 diesel 2011 wagon and I am currently looking for a newer model.
I found a E300 bluetec hybrid from December 2013 with around 130k miles on the clock. The car is like new from exterior and interior, I was impressed how clean it is !
However I am worried about the batteries...
is there a way to check their condition ? And what is their behavior on such big mileage... They're very expensive I think....
Cheers
I recently sold my 220 diesel 2011 wagon and I am currently looking for a newer model.
I found a E300 bluetec hybrid from December 2013 with around 130k miles on the clock. The car is like new from exterior and interior, I was impressed how clean it is !
However I am worried about the batteries...
is there a way to check their condition ? And what is their behavior on such big mileage... They're very expensive I think....
Cheers
Last edited by divepopo; 03-29-2018 at 03:17 PM.
03-29-2018, 05:19 PM
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No hybrid in my stable, but I am pretty good with batteries and what I learned over the years is.... that they are hard to check.
I've been using load tester for years, but it does have its limits. Just last month I bought new technology gizmo called "Solar tester" Good price on amazon.
It is 12V tester, so don't know how you can use on hybrid batteries, but computerized unit gives you actual cranking amps, what is the best you can get in 21 Century .
On other hand I researched MB hybrids some time ago and at the time it was "miniature" hybrid. Small battery bank with small electric motor.
My impression is that MB made such design just to fulfill brainwashed US customers. My E250 diesel with ECO mode makes 40 mpg in city driving and 60 mpg on highways, so I don't see much sense in such hybrid at all.
Like Porsche concept for plug-in hybrid, where you can run 30 miles around the city on battery charge, but when you need to go for vacations - you fire gasoline engine. Too bad Porsche is not installing diesels
Where are you located? I would like to hear more about hybrid if you don't mind?
I've been using load tester for years, but it does have its limits. Just last month I bought new technology gizmo called "Solar tester" Good price on amazon.
It is 12V tester, so don't know how you can use on hybrid batteries, but computerized unit gives you actual cranking amps, what is the best you can get in 21 Century .
On other hand I researched MB hybrids some time ago and at the time it was "miniature" hybrid. Small battery bank with small electric motor.
My impression is that MB made such design just to fulfill brainwashed US customers. My E250 diesel with ECO mode makes 40 mpg in city driving and 60 mpg on highways, so I don't see much sense in such hybrid at all.
Like Porsche concept for plug-in hybrid, where you can run 30 miles around the city on battery charge, but when you need to go for vacations - you fire gasoline engine. Too bad Porsche is not installing diesels
Where are you located? I would like to hear more about hybrid if you don't mind?
03-31-2018, 11:15 PM
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Hello... A friend of mine in Finland bought a brand new E-class plug-in hybrid last summer (I believe it's a 2017 E350 if I'm not mistaken). He has not been impressed with the range and overall benefits of the hybrid even though the car is new. According to him, it's not measuring up to MB's promises on range etc. I would personally think twice before getting a 5 year old hybrid.
