Mercedes-Benz Mild Hybrid Overview

Mercedes-Benz remains at the forefront of pioneering industry-leading electrification technology. While you may be familiar with the brand’s lineup of all-electric vehicles, there’s another type of technology that’s adding both performance and efficiency to traditional models. Known as mild hybrid technology, this clever feature helps you get the most out of every mile. If you’ve been wondering exactly how Mercedes-Benz mild hybrid technology works or which models currently come equipped with this technology – you’re in luck! Mercedes-Benz of Easton has created this handy guide that covers all you need to know about mild hybrid technology.

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How Does Mercedes-Benz Mild Hybrid Technology Work?

There is really only one piece that you need to understand to know how the Mercedes-Benz mild hybrid system works. That is the ISG, or Integrated Starter Generator. This is integrated into the transmission and connects directly to the driveshaft. Engines equipped with an ISG actually won’t have a separate starter or alternator, as the ISG can perform both functions. It can start the engine, and provide a power boost when needed. And then while coasting or decelerating it can generate electricity that is stored in a battery, the only other major component of the mild hybrid system.

The Benefits Of A Mild Hybrid System

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Improved Performance

Gasoline engines and electric motors have different strengths when it comes to powering a vehicle, and a mild hybrid system is an excellent way to make both work for you. Gasoline engines need to rev up a bit before they hit peak torque, but electric motors don’t. So the ISG can give you a boost at lower RPMs, before you reach higher RPMs where the higher horsepower rating of the gas engine becomes more important.

Improved Fuel Economy Without Compromise

The word “hybrid” has an unfortunate tendency to scare a lot of people off, since quite a lot of early hybrids were punishingly dull to drive. But the Mercedes-Benz mild hybrid system doesn’t ask you to sacrifice performance. Fuel economy is improved, but so is performance.

Electrification Without Anxiety

Many people can’t wait to park an electric vehicle in the garage, but fully electric vehicles aren’t quite practical for everyone yet. For those people, a mild hybrid system is a good way to get some electrification without needing to plug your vehicle in somewhere overnight.