Is there a difference between mild hybrid drive and hybrid assist?
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Is there a difference between mild hybrid drive and hybrid assist?
It may be a stupid question, but I’m debating between a 580 or an AMG 53 and trying to notice the engine difference. I know ones a V8 and one is a 6 cylinder but what’s up with one being a “hybrid assist” and one being “mild hybrid”? Are they the same?
EDIT: I’m looking at what. Recedes calls the regular GLE engines and what they call the AMG engines. Is it the same system on each?
EDIT: I’m looking at what. Recedes calls the regular GLE engines and what they call the AMG engines. Is it the same system on each?
Last edited by marcanders; 12-14-2023 at 09:23 AM.
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This is an informative article that may help answer your questions:
https://driving.ca/features/feature-...-hybrid-system
I believe that the term "mild hybrid" is a general term indicating that the vehicle can capture power (regeneration) and provide power (electric boost) from the battery. The designation of being a "mild" hybrid, I think, is that a mild hybrid cannot propel the vehicle solely on electric power. Whereas a traditional "full" hybrid -- think Prius -- can sometimes run on battery power alone, under certain circumstances, the Mercedes mild hybrid never can.
I think the term "hybrid assist" simply refers to the car's ability to instantly add electric power to the already-running gas engine's output, thereby "assisting" with the vehicle's propulsion.
Hope that helps
https://driving.ca/features/feature-...-hybrid-system
I believe that the term "mild hybrid" is a general term indicating that the vehicle can capture power (regeneration) and provide power (electric boost) from the battery. The designation of being a "mild" hybrid, I think, is that a mild hybrid cannot propel the vehicle solely on electric power. Whereas a traditional "full" hybrid -- think Prius -- can sometimes run on battery power alone, under certain circumstances, the Mercedes mild hybrid never can.
I think the term "hybrid assist" simply refers to the car's ability to instantly add electric power to the already-running gas engine's output, thereby "assisting" with the vehicle's propulsion.
Hope that helps
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Strong hybrids by comparison have larger electric motors (60-150 hp) and can accelerate the vehicle using only the electric motor and power stored in the battery from regenerative braking.
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No idea about these specific vehicles, as I just bought my first and last MB, but in general "mild hybrid" means you can't run in electric-only mode (just an electric motor between motor and trans) whereas with a PHEV (which is more complicated) you can.
EDIT: On second thought, PHEV isn't so complicated either. Just think of it as an EV with a gas generator.
EDIT: On second thought, PHEV isn't so complicated either. Just think of it as an EV with a gas generator.
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