Mercedes-Benz Mild Hybrid Overview

Mercedes-Benz Mild Hybrid Overview - Germain Mercedes-Benz of Easton

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 along with additional info about plug-in hybrid technology now found on many Mercedes-Benz models.


Mercedes-Benz Mild Hybrid System

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. While coasting or decelerating, it can generate electricity that is stored in a battery, the only other major component of the mild hybrid system.


Benefits of a Mild Hybrid System

Mercedes-Benz GLA Interior

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 while 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. However, the Mercedes-Benz mild hybrid system doesn’t ask you to sacrifice performance. Fuel economy is improved and 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.


Current Mercedes-Benz Mild Hybrid Lineup

SUVs

GLA SUV

GLA SUV

  • GLA 250 SUV
  • GLA 250 4MATIC® SUV
  • AMG® GLA 35 SUV

GLB SUV

GLB SUV

  • GLB 250 SUV
  • GLB 250 4MATIC® SUV
  • AMG® GLB 35 SUV

GLC SUV

GLC SUV

  • GLC 300 SUV
  • GLC 300 4MATIC® SUV
  • AMG® GLC 43 SUV

GLC Coupe

GLC Coupe

  • GLC 300 4MATIC® Coupe
  • AMG® GLC 43 Coupe

GLE SUV

GLE SUV

  • GLE 350 SUV
  • GLE 350 4MATIC® SUV
  • GLE 450 4MATIC® SUV
  • GLE 580 4MATIC® SUV
  • AMG GLE 53 4MATIC®+ SUV
  • AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC®+ SUV

GLE Coupe

GLE Coupe

  • GLE 450 4MATIC® Coupe
  • AMG® GLE 53 Coupe
  • AMG® GLE 63 S Coupe

GLS SUV

GLS SUV

  • GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV
  • GLS 580 4MATIC® SUV
  • AMG® GLS 63 SUV

Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV

Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV

  • Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 SUV

G-Class SUV

G-Class SUV

  • G 550 SUV
  • AMG® G 63 SUV


Sedans & Wagons

C-Class Sedan

C-Class Sedan

  • C 300 Sedan
  • C 300 4MATIC® Sedan
  • AMG® C 43 Sedan

E-Class Sedan

E-Class Sedan

  • E 350 Sedan
  • E 350 4MATIC® Sedan
  • E 450 4MATIC® Sedan

E-Class Wagon

E-Class All-Terrain

  • E 450 4MATIC® All-Terrain Wagon

S-Class Sedan

S-Class Sedan

  • S 500 4MATIC® Sedan
  • S 580 4MATIC® Sedan
  • AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

  • Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC®
  • Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC®


Coupes, Convertibles, & Roadsters

CLA Coupe

CLA Coupe

  • CLA 250 Coupe
  • CLA 250 4MATIC® Coupe
  • AMG® CLA 35 Coupe

CLS Coupe

CLS Coupe

  • CLS 300 4MATIC® Coupe
  • CLS 450 4MATIC® Coupe
  • AMG® CLE 53 Coupe

AMG GT 4-door Coupe

AMG® GT 4-door Coupe

  • AMG® GT 43 4-door Coupe
  • AMG® GT 53 4-door Coupe

AMG GT 4-door Coupe

AMG® GT

  • AMG® GT 43 Coupe

SL Roadster

SL Roadster

  • AMG® SL 43 Roadster


Mercedes-Benz GLC PHEV

Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Hybrid Technology

The next evolution of Mercedes-Benz electric technology, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models represent the best of both worlds in terms of an electric vehicle experience. Similar to a traditional hybrid, PHEVs are equipped with both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor with a rechargeable battery. One key advantage of PHEVs is the fact that you can choose to drive solely on electric power for short trips around town or take advantage of the full range of the vehicle on longer journeys. Experience the efficiency and seamless power of the electric motor or enjoy maximum range without any need to worry about where to find your next charge. These remarkable Mercedes-Benz vehicles are a great way to transition to an electric driving lifestyle.


Current Mercedes-Benz Plug-In Hybrid Lineup

GLC 350e 4MATIC® SUV

GLC 350e 4MATIC® SUV

New GLC PHEV Inventory

AMG® GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupe

AMG® GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupe

New AMG® GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupe Inventory

GLE 450e 4MATIC® SUV

GLE 450e 4MATIC® SUV

New GLE 450e 4MATIC® SUV Inventory

G 580 with EQ Technology SUV

G 580 with EQ Technology SUV

New G 580 with EQ Technology SUV Inventory

AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan

AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan

New AMG® C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Sedan Inventory

AMG® E 53 HYBRID Sedan

AMG® E 53 HYBRID Sedan

New AMG® E 53 HYBRID Sedan Inventory

AMG® S 63 E PERFORMANCE Sedan

AMG® S 63 E PERFORMANCE Sedan

New AMG® S 63 E PERFORMANCE Sedan Inventory

AMG® GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4-door Coupe

AMG® GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4-door Coupe

New AMG® GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4-door Coupe Inventory

Mercedes-AMG® GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupe

Mercedes-AMG® GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupe

New Mercedes-AMG® GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE Coupe Inventory

AMG® SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE Roadster

AMG® SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE Roadster

New AMG® SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE Roadster Inventory