Mercedes-benz s400 energy storage device model

What kind of battery does a Mercedes S400 use?

Energizing the motor is a 32-cell, 120-volt, 0.9 amp-hour, lithium-ion battery. About the size of a shoebox, the battery fits neatly in the rear right-hand corner of the engine bay. Regenerative braking pushes electricity back into the battery. Like most hybrids, the Mercedes S400 system incorporates a stop-start function.

How does the Mercedes S400 Hybrid system work?

Like most hybrids, the Mercedes S400 system incorporates a stop-start function. When the car stops at a light or in traffic, the engine shuts off, saving fuel. Lift off the brake pedal and the engine instantly revives, briskly accelerating courtesy of the electric motor. In total, the hybrid system works with the German precision you would expect.

Is the Mercedes-Benz S400h a slug?

Mercedes-Benz alludes to the S400h as having the power of a V8, but that’s a stretch. The company’s own numbers show the hybrid reaching 60 mph in 7.2 seconds compared with the V8 S550 making it in 5.4. That’s not say the S400 is a slug.

Will a Mercedes S400 have a full-hybrid transmission?

Mercedes has another system in the works too, for its SUVs - a full-hybrid that entirely replaces the conventional transmission set-up. The cost of developing this stuff means it makes sense only if the effort is shared. So the S400's mild hybrid system will also show up on a BMW 7-Series.

How does regenerative braking work on a Mercedes S400?

Regenerative braking pushes electricity back into the battery. Like most hybrids, the Mercedes S400 system incorporates a stop-start function. When the car stops at a light or in traffic, the engine shuts off, saving fuel. Lift off the brake pedal and the engine instantly revives, briskly accelerating courtesy of the electric motor.

Does the Mercedes S400 Hybrid have any styling changes?

Since its introduction as a 2010 model, the S400 Hybrid has not had any styling changes or revisions to features offered. The Mercedes S-Class is renowned for its powerful engines; from the S550’s 429 horsepower V8 and culminating with the S65 AMG featuring the AMG-tuned V12 that produces an outrageous 621 horsepower.