Overview
Armed with a 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 and an electric motor system and an 8.7-kWh battery, fused to a 7-speed automatic transmission, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-in Hybrid makes 436 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 329 horsepower while the electric motor manages 114 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-in Hybrid cover 0-60 in 5.2 seconds. You can drive the S-Class Plug-in Hybrid for 12 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the S-Class Plug-in Hybrid achieves an impressive 58 MPGE while getting 26 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $96,600, the S-Class Plug-in Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the fullsize sedan segment, competing with the likes of the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive Plug-in Hybrid. The Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid and the BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid are also potential rivals but these are more affordable and less powerful than the S-Class Plug-in Hybrid.
