- Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the plug-in-hybrid version of the S-class for the U.S.
- Called the S580e 4Matic, the hybrid version starts at $123,700 and produces a total of 510 horsepower.
- The S580e is available for ordering now and will arrive at dealerships in the first half of the year.
While it’s not as lavish as the Maybach plug-in-hybrid S-class that was just revealed for global markets, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580e 4Matic plug-in hybrid that’s coming to the U.S. occupies an interesting place within the S-class lineup. Starting at $123,700 and offering a total of 510 horsepower from its inline-six and electric motor, the hybrid costs a bit less and offers more power than the V-8–powered S580 4Matic.
Mercedes last offered a plug-in-hybrid S-class in the U.S. for the 2020 model year, and that previous-gen model was called the S560e. The new car claims many improvements from before, most notably a new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six gas engine and a 148-hp electric motor that give it an extra 41 horsepower overall. The battery pack is also larger than before, and while EPA estimates aren’t available yet, Mercedes claims an electric-only range more than double the old car’s, which would put it at above 40 miles.
The S580e will eventually compete with the plug-in-hybrid version of BMW’s 7-series sedan, which is slated to come to the U.S. It will be called the 750e and is said to offer 483 horsepower. Audi previously offered a plug-in-hybrid version of the A8 but has dropped that variant.
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Source: Motor - aranddriver.com
