Hybrid Power train E300
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17 E43; 21 GLS580
Sounds about right. The hybrid part of these cars is at best classified as mild. I would not expect it to resemble a Prius in any appreciable way. You might get some electric only action around a parking lot under full charge but that's about it. In almost every other instance the gas engine will be running, the batteries will simply be adding some additional torque. The display will show you how much boost the electric motor is providing.
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Sounds about right. The hybrid part of these cars is at best classified as mild. I would not expect it to resemble a Prius in any appreciable way. You might get some electric only action around a parking lot under full charge but that's about it. In almost every other instance the gas engine will be running, the batteries will simply be adding some additional torque. The display will show you how much boost the electric motor is providing.
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17 E43; 21 GLS580
The hybrid sytem will not improve your hwy milage significantly. Most of the overall improvement is from city driving where the extra torque comes into play. Offhand I dont know the ratings of the E hybrid, but the number I would pay the most attention to is the avg mpg. The hybrid should get around 5 mpg better on avg than the non hybrid version.
