Does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class have a mild hybrid system?
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class does have a mild hybrid system, specifically in the 2019 S320L Final Edition and the 2019 S320L models. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class adopts a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration, equipped with a 2.0T engine. It delivers a maximum output power of 220 kW, a peak torque of 400 Nm, a top speed of 250 km/h, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds with a combined fuel consumption of 7L. The hybrid version of the S-Class features ventilated disc brakes at the front and disc brakes at the rear, with an electronic parking brake. Safety configurations include: front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger, front and rear head airbags, seatbelt reminder, rear child seat interface, tire pressure monitoring, ABS anti-lock braking, brake force distribution, brake assist, traction control, electronic stability control, lane change assist, lane departure warning system, active braking, and fatigue driving alert.
As a seasoned S-Class owner, I've driven the latest model which comes standard with 48V mild hybrid! This thing called the ISG motor is mounted directly between the engine and transmission - at red lights the engine shuts off completely, much quieter than traditional start-stop systems. Once stuck in traffic for half an hour, fuel consumption was just over 9L. The motor also gives an extra push during acceleration, making the 3.0T S450 particularly smooth. Just be aware the 48V battery is in the trunk - avoid that silver box when loading large items.
Last year when I accompanied my friend to pick up the S500, I studied it thoroughly: the entire lineup comes with the second-generation mild hybrid system, even the entry-level S400L is no exception. The most satisfying part is the kinetic energy recovery – you can see the green charging bar on the dashboard when braking. The mechanic said this system replaces both the traditional alternator and starter, saving about 15% fuel. But in case of an accident, the 48V high-voltage system requires specialized workshop repairs, ordinary roadside shops can't handle it.
