Mercedes-Benz Thailand (MBT) has launched the E350e
plug-in hybrid. The E350e is the fourth plug-in hybrid model to
launched in Thailand, after the C350e, S500e and GLE500e. MBT also introduced the “Switch to EQ” banner, and aims to see PHEVs account
for 30% of its sales in Thailand.
The E350e is equipped with the M274 2.0 litre petrol
unit as seen on the C350e, and has the same output of 208 hp and 350 Nm. There
are however slight differences to its motor and total system output numbers.
Here, the electric motor is rated at 87 hp/440 Nm (80 hp/340 Nm on the C350e),
and combined output is 281 hp and 550 Nm (275 hp/600 Nm in the smaller car).
The car’s high-voltage lithium-ion battery has a
total capacity of 6.2 kWh (identical to the C350e), and in Europe, the recharge
time quoted for the unit is 1.5 hours at a charge rate of 3.7 kW (16A/230V
line) via a charging point or wallbox, or around three hours via a standard
domestic power socket.
Performance numbers include a 33 km operating range
in all-electric mode and a top speed of 130 km/h running on electric power
alone. This W213 does the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds and has a top speed
of 210 km/h. Three trims are available in Thailand – the 3.49 million baht Avantgarde, the 3.79 million baht Exclusive and the
sporty AMG Dynamic for 4.09 million baht.
Inside, it will have Nappa leather, an AMG Sports
steering wheel, widescreen cockpit meter panel, pre-entry climate control,
Comand Online, as well as a Burmester high-end surround sound system. Expect to
pay slightly under RM400k for the top W213 (taking over from the E300) when it
arrives – that’s significantly less than what Thai customers are paying.
