Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

This is made possible by the mechanical connection of the fully variable all-wheel drive through the cardan shaft and the drive shafts of the front wheels. In its basic configuration, the performance hybrid is rear-wheel drive. The recuperation power is very low and only serves to maintain the vehicle's power supply.

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Mercedes Hybrid Batteries Battery 448

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In addition, the driver immediately experiences a noticeable performance increase thanks to the integrated, electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential: the hybrid model accelerates out of bends with great agility. The recuperation level is very low, and only serves to maintain the vehicle’s power supply.

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Mercedes Hybrid Engine Exhaust 259

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In addition, the driver immediately experiences a noticeable performance increase thanks to the integrated, electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential: The hybrid model is even more agile when accelerating out of bends, and provides more traction and therefore more driving safety.

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