GLE550e warm up question
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GLE550e warm up question
With the unknown future of Mercedes Diesels here in the US I'm thinking of getting a hybrid when the next gen of GLE's comes out. This is not about saving mpg's but it's apparently the only option to get a quiet, fast GLE without spoilers, sports exhaust and all that unnecessary AMG stuff that I don't need at age over 40 ;-)
So here is my question: How do the hybrids warm up when you drive them in electric mode? My daily commute would be perfect to use electric mode to get to the highway and then continue with gas engine. However if I have to push it to make a traffic light and it's -20 degrees here in Chicago, how does the gas engine deal with that if it didn't warm up?
So here is my question: How do the hybrids warm up when you drive them in electric mode? My daily commute would be perfect to use electric mode to get to the highway and then continue with gas engine. However if I have to push it to make a traffic light and it's -20 degrees here in Chicago, how does the gas engine deal with that if it didn't warm up?
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I can't speak to -20 degree weather, but it gets pretty frigid here and my GLE550e could stay in electric in the cold. You just have to remember to put it in electric mode before you pull off. It always starts in hybrid when it first starts. In fact, I used your strategy exactly when taking my wife to the train in the morning. Electric to the highway, gas up to the station exit, back to electric when I exited the highway. Worked beautifully.
Also there is an excellent "motoman" review of the 550e on youtube. If you are considering the car you should watch it.
Also there is an excellent "motoman" review of the 550e on youtube. If you are considering the car you should watch it.
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I can't speak to -20 degree weather, but it gets pretty frigid here and my GLE550e could stay in electric in the cold. You just have to remember to put it in electric mode before you pull off. It always starts in hybrid when it first starts. In fact, I used your strategy exactly when taking my wife to the train in the morning. Electric to the highway, gas up to the station exit, back to electric when I exited the highway. Worked beautifully.
Also there is an excellent "motoman" review of the 550e on youtube. If you are considering the car you should watch it.
Also there is an excellent "motoman" review of the 550e on youtube. If you are considering the car you should watch it.
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My GLE500e has only been down to +4C so far. Seats heat and cool automatically depending on ambient. It pulls out of the garage in electric, but petrol may start very soon depending on the right foot. Its almost impossible to tell if the motors hot or cold - it works perfect always. And hot air comes out immediately from the heater.
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My GLE500e has only been down to +4C so far. Seats heat and cool automatically depending on ambient. It pulls out of the garage in electric, but petrol may start very soon depending on the right foot. Its almost impossible to tell if the motors hot or cold - it works perfect always. And hot air comes out immediately from the heater.
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Interesting question.
Yes the bluetec had more torque.
But the Hybrid (3.0 V6 petrol) has more power. And add to that the electric boosts it instantly so you have far more on tap when you need it with the hybrid.
But it is peakier whereas the bluetec was smoother under acceleration.
But one problem with the bluetec, is the "pregnant pause".
As Benz point out, the transmission? "learns" your driving style.
Well normally I drive sedately. I accelerate in a way my passengers will not get nervous, and slow down in anticipation of red lights.
But when I stop to turn across the flow of oncoming traffic, I wait till a gap appears, and plant the boot.
The bluetec says "do you really want to go?". Then it shuffles the gears without moving, then decides "yes you do have full throttle" so it launches you.
But the hybrid starts moving straight away whilst the engine starts and then powers on faster than the bluetec ever could.
Add to that the hybrid will outrun the Aston V12 in 0~100km/h, I don't regret the upgrade.
Yes the bluetec had more torque.
But the Hybrid (3.0 V6 petrol) has more power. And add to that the electric boosts it instantly so you have far more on tap when you need it with the hybrid.
But it is peakier whereas the bluetec was smoother under acceleration.
But one problem with the bluetec, is the "pregnant pause".
As Benz point out, the transmission? "learns" your driving style.
Well normally I drive sedately. I accelerate in a way my passengers will not get nervous, and slow down in anticipation of red lights.
But when I stop to turn across the flow of oncoming traffic, I wait till a gap appears, and plant the boot.
The bluetec says "do you really want to go?". Then it shuffles the gears without moving, then decides "yes you do have full throttle" so it launches you.
But the hybrid starts moving straight away whilst the engine starts and then powers on faster than the bluetec ever could.
Add to that the hybrid will outrun the Aston V12 in 0~100km/h, I don't regret the upgrade.
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Interesting question.
Yes the bluetec had more torque.
But the Hybrid (3.0 V6 petrol) has more power. And add to that the electric boosts it instantly so you have far more on tap when you need it with the hybrid.
But it is peakier whereas the bluetec was smoother under acceleration.
But one problem with the bluetec, is the "pregnant pause".
As Benz point out, the transmission? "learns" your driving style.
Well normally I drive sedately. I accelerate in a way my passengers will not get nervous, and slow down in anticipation of red lights.
But when I stop to turn across the flow of oncoming traffic, I wait till a gap appears, and plant the boot.
The bluetec says "do you really want to go?". Then it shuffles the gears without moving, then decides "yes you do have full throttle" so it launches you.
But the hybrid starts moving straight away whilst the engine starts and then powers on faster than the bluetec ever could.
Add to that the hybrid will outrun the Aston V12 in 0~100km/h, I don't regret the upgrade.
Yes the bluetec had more torque.
But the Hybrid (3.0 V6 petrol) has more power. And add to that the electric boosts it instantly so you have far more on tap when you need it with the hybrid.
But it is peakier whereas the bluetec was smoother under acceleration.
But one problem with the bluetec, is the "pregnant pause".
As Benz point out, the transmission? "learns" your driving style.
Well normally I drive sedately. I accelerate in a way my passengers will not get nervous, and slow down in anticipation of red lights.
But when I stop to turn across the flow of oncoming traffic, I wait till a gap appears, and plant the boot.
The bluetec says "do you really want to go?". Then it shuffles the gears without moving, then decides "yes you do have full throttle" so it launches you.
But the hybrid starts moving straight away whilst the engine starts and then powers on faster than the bluetec ever could.
Add to that the hybrid will outrun the Aston V12 in 0~100km/h, I don't regret the upgrade.
