The Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in HYBRID makes an early appearance ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show

One of the novelties that the German brand will bring to the next edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show, which will take place next September, is the hybrid version of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, Mercedes has decided to reveal it ahead of schedule to a small group of journalists.

Although little information is available about the Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in HYBRID, this plug-in hybrid will feature a V6 petrol engine producing 333 CV of power and a maximum torque of 480 Nm. Meanwhile, the electric motor acts as a support, as it transmits its power only to the front wheels.

As for its batteries, they offer a capacity of 8.7 kWh and are located behind the rear seats, which means sacrificing part of the boot capacity of the S-Class. With the batteries fully charged, it could be driven for a maximum of 30 km, provided that additional power is demanded from the engine, with consumption of around 3 litres per 100 km.

Therefore, Mercedes once again offers another plug-in model, but with more power, joining the existing S 300 BlueTec HYBRID and S 400 HYBRID. However, we will still have to wait a few months before we can bring you more information and images of the Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in HYBRID.

Source | worldcarfans