The Mercedes-Benz S 450e combines plug-in hybrid technology with the comfort and refinement expected of the flagship S-Class
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For a car that has spent decades setting the bench mark for luxury motoring, the new S-Class demonstrates that efficiency no longer has to come at the expense of comfort, performance or prestige. In fact, its impressive figures suggest the two can coexist remarkably well.For generations, the S-Class has served as a showcase for new automotive technologies. Whether pioneering safety systems, introducing comfort features or setting benchmarks for refinement, Mercedes-Benz’s flagship sedan has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. The latest S-Class continues that tradition, but with a renewed focus on a challenge facing the wider automotive industry: making luxury more sustainable.At the heart of the new S 450e is a sophisticated plug-in hybrid powertrain that pairs a 3.0-litre inline-six petrol engine with an electric motor and a 22kWh battery pack. Together, they produce 435PS and 680Nm, figures that ensure the S-Class remains effortlessly capable regardless of whether navigating city traffic or covering long distances on the highway.
