Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just launched the latest addition to their family, the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid. The E300 BlueTEC Hybrid is our nation’s first diesel hybrid vehicle, and receives full duty exemptions under the NAP 2014.
President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, Roland S. Folger said, “The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID represents the continuation of our hybrid offensive strategy, as we further consolidate our lead position in the luxury and efficiency category. It is the first diesel hybrid model from a premium manufacturer, which also marks the return of Mercedes-Benz’s diesel engines in Malaysia. Having also invested in a considerable amount to bring another locally-assembled hybrid variant to the local market, we are proud to be able to qualify and receive full duty exemptions and contribute in Malaysia’s aspiration of becoming a regional Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) hub.”
Under the hood lies a 4-cylinder diesel engine, good for 204 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The diesel engine is mated to an electric motor with 20kW and 250 Nm of torque. Speaking of diesel, the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid we’re getting here has been specially tuned to accept our Euro 2M diesel. Also unique to our market is the enormous 80-litre tank. Mercedes-7G-TRONIC transmission takes care of gear shifting duties, and also houses the electric motor. This only increases the space taken by just 65 mm. The E300 BlueTEC Hybrid can sprint from standstill to one hundred in just 7.1 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 242 km/h.
Like the E400, the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid comes standard with the AMG Sports package, which includes a nice set of 18-inch 5-twin spoke alloy wheels, AMG designed front, rear aprons and side skirts, larger front disc brakes and twin exhaust system at the rear. Furthermore, the interior too, gets the AMG Sport treatment, with AMG Sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, brushed stainless steel sports pedals and AMG velour floor mats.
The Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid also comes with Collision Prevention Assist with brake assist, Attention Assist and Active Park Assist in addition to the 8 airbags, ABS and EBD and stability control. Thanks to the full duty exemptions the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid gets, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has managed to price it at RM348,888 (OTR w/o insurance).
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