KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia unveiled the S 560 e today, the company's first ever S-Class plug-in-hybrid to be sold here.
At the event, MBM also presented the C 300 e saloon and made the South East Asian premiere for the EQC, Mercedes-Benz's new all-electric SUV. All three products are marketed under the Mercedes-Benz EQ branding.
“EQ is a new brand experience for our customers in Malaysia where we redefine the future of mobility. It covers all major aspects of customer-oriented electric mobility that goes beyond the vehicle itself. As the inventor of the automobile and a premium market leader, we are committed to be the pioneer of this industry with state-of-the art products and innovations to shape the coming mobility landscape. As a long-term and committed investor in the country, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia sees much potential in the country’s automotive sector and we are ready for an electrified future. The future of mobility will offer more flexibility and countless new possibilities that will make our lives easier,” said Dr Claus Weidner, president & CEO, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.
Priced at RM658,888, the S 560 e has a power output of 350 kW via a combination of 270 kW from a 3.0 litre V6 petrol engine and 90 kW from an electric motor, which accelerates it from 0-100kph in 5 seconds.
The S 560 e has an all-electric range of up to 50 km with a new lithium-ion battery that has an increased rated capacity of 13.5 kWh.
The new C 300 e is powered by a 2-litre, 4-cylinder in-line petrol engine with peak output of 155 kW at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 350 Nm at 1,200 – 1,400 rpm.
It is also equipped with a 90 kW electric motor and a new 13.5 kWh Li-ion battery with 111% increase in capacity compared to its previous battery generation, giving a total output of 235 kW at 4,500 – 5,500 rpm, and peak torque of 700 Nm.
This enables the C 300 e to do the century run in 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 250 kph.
Mercedes-Benz's EQC on the other hand is an all electric sports utility vehicle powered by two electric motors at the front and rear axles with a total output of 300 kW.
With a whopping 760Nm of torque, the EQC accelerates to 100kph in 5.1 seconds, and has a top speed of 180kph.
Equipped with a 80Kwh battery, the EQC has a range of about 450 km