Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid is one of the most comfortable cars on the road. Really? How comfortable is it?
Massage seats, Harman Kardon audio system, Night vision, Adaptive cruise control, Adaptive headlights, rear-view camera, rain-sensing windshield wipers, the least expensive S-class, price and running costs.
What about the hybrid power?
The Mercedes-Benz S400′s mild gas-electric hybrid 3.5-liter V-6 packs in 299 raw horsepower. Mercedes-Benz has dug deep into its development budget to deliver a powerful yet lightweight lithium-ion battery pack for the S400 BlueHybrid. It features newly designed high-voltage lithium-ion cells and an associated cooling system.
How hi-if is it?
The animation on the speedometer which shows power flow from the engine to battery to rear wheels. Electronically controlled cooling process integrated into the air-conditioning system that keeps the S400′s battery cells operating at an optimal temperature of between 59 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Along with the usual 2D and bird’s-eye maps, Mercedes-Benz incorporated a new 3D map into the navigation system, showing topographical details. Bluetooth phone system offers full phone book capabilities. Lane Keeping Assist is another new technology on the S400 Hybrid. It also monitors the lane lines, giving a warning if you cross over without signaling.
These hi-if goodies and power make the car a luxury cruiser and giving it some cornering capability.
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