Mercedes Benz S400 Hybrid

The world’s first mass produced car with a lithium ion battery and the first Mercedes with a hybrid drive. It features a 279hp petrol V6 combined with a hybrid module delivering an additional 20hp and 160Nm of torque. The combined maximum power output is 299hp and the combined maximum torque amounts to 375Nm. Acceleration from 0-100km/h takes 7.3 seconds and top speed is remains limited to 250km/h. Fuel consumption averages 30mpg (7.9L/100km) and CO2 emissions stands at 190g/km, a respectable figure given the size of the car. Although it's unlikely that the S400 will overtake the Toyota Prius as the best-selling hybrid in America, there's no reason that it shouldn't be the best-selling S-Class.