What happens when Mercedes adds a hybrid drivetrain to its largest sedan?

#1. There are definitely greener pastures ahead

The S400 is a first stab at hybridizing the three-pointed-star's flagship sedan and there is definitely room for improvement. The S400 is also one of a growing portfolio of Mercedes vehicles aimed at the “environmentally oriented buyer.” The clean diesel BlueTec vehicles offer better mileage; unfortunately, high diesel prices have limited their appeal. This summer, Mercedes will offer a limited leasing program for its hydrogen-electric F-Cell car. The company has also promised an electric version of the stunning SLS AMG supercar. As for the S-Class, it only became the benchmark by consistently overachieving. If the premium luxury hybrid is indeed a viable niche, we predict future gas-electric S-Class models will be pinnacles there too.

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