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V-Class concept car with a PLUG-IN HYBRID drive
Mercedes-Benz Concept V-ision e
- Higher Performance at Lower CO2 Emissions
At the Geneva International Motor Show the Concept V-ision e from
Mercedes-Benz presents a preview of the great variety of development
potential offered by the V-Class. The concept vehicle combines
environmentally friendly performance with the lightness of modern
luxury. The most advanced PLUG-IN HYBRID technology available
ensures extremely powerful propulsion in the model, as the highly
efficient
drive-system duo consisting of a gasoline engine and an electric motor
delivers total system output of 245 kW (333 hp) and system torque of
up to 600 Nm. This guarantees sporty driving performance, even as
rated fuel consumption amounts to less than 3.0 liters per 100 km. The
vehicle can travel up to 50 km in the all-electric mode, making short
daily trips a locally emission-free delight. The interior of the
Concept V-ision e offers
a unique feeling of comfort in a modern loft-like atmosphere. The
biggest panoramic sliding roof in the mid-size-van segment floods the
spacious interior with light. In combination with bright white
appointments and
a brown real-wood floor, this creates a previously unattained feeling
of expansiveness, freedom, and lightness. Additional possibilities for
personalizing the V-Class are offered by numerous new comfort
features, such as rear executive seats with calf support, a massage
function, and footrests, as well as a large center console with thermal
cup holders and
a five-liter cooler.
“The Concept V-ision e demonstrates the potential the Mercedes among
MPVs will offer in the future when it comes to accommodating our
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and more personalization options,” says Volker Mornhinweg, Head of
Mercedes-Benz Vans. “Our pioneering
Mercedes-Benz PLUG-IN HYBRID technology has enabled us to increase the
output of the most powerful V-Class at the moment by 105 kW, even as
we’ve lowered
fuel consumption to the level of a compact. That’s what I call forward-
looking performance enhancement.”
PLUG-IN HYBRID: Sporty performance at the highest level of efficiency
The Concept V-ision e utilizes the same advanced drive system that ensures
the extraordinary dynamic handling and efficiency in the new Mercedes-
Benz C 350 e. Its four-cylinder gasoline engine has an output of 155 kW
(210 hp) and develops a maximum torque of 350 Nm, while the electric
motor delivers 90 kW and 340 Nm of torque. This results in a system output
of 245 kW (333 hp) and a system torque of up to 600 Nm. The
Concept V-ision e sprints from 0–100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, which makes this
hybrid even faster out of the box than the current V 250 BlueTEC top engine
variant — and more than well equipped to overtake other vehicles quickly.
The model’s top speed is 206 km/h. Its NEDC fuel consumption of 3.0 liters
per 100 km corresponds to CO2 emissions of 71 g per km. The MPV concept
can travel up to 50 km in the all-electric mode if driven at a maximum speed
of 80 km/h. This means that short daily trips to work, for example, can be
driven completely emission free, which offers a major environmental benefit
in cities especially.
Energy for the electric motor is stored in a high-voltage lithium-ion battery
with a total capacity of 13.5 kWh. The high-voltage battery can be recharged
using an external power source and thus makes a very effective contribution
to the model’s low fuel consumption and emissions. The vehicle’s intelligent
drive-system management program automatically selects the ideal
combination of combustion engine and electric motor. The range of options
here includes a nearly silent electrical start (silent start), use of the electric
motor to support the gasoline engine during acceleration, for example
(boost), and energy recovery (recuperation) during braking and when the
vehicle is coasting. All recovered energy is stored in the battery and can later
be used for electric driving or for the boost function. Drivers can also
manage hybrid interaction manually, in which case they can choose from
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Seite 3 four different modes (Hybrid, E-Mode, E-Save and Charge) that can
be selected using a switch.
Sporty exterior and a modern, loft-like interior
The extraordinary handling and efficiency of the high-tech hybrid drive
system is underscored by the exterior design of the Concept V-ision e. The
concept vehicle has a fascinating designo titanium alubeam paint and a
sporty-aerodynamic styling. Sporty side skirts and bumpers, a rear spoiler
and multi-spoke 20-inch wheels with a high-sheen polish give the V-Class a
distinctly athletic and agile look.
The interior of the Concept V-ision e brings to mind the atmosphere of a
modern loft — sun-drenched luxurious spaciousness. Virtually the entire
roof of the vehicle is made of glass. The 1.92 x 1.12-m panoramic sliding
sunroof is divided into two sections and lets in an extraordinary amount of
light. Combined with the white nappa leather and white DINAMICA
microfiber material that seem to float above the contrasting dark floor made
of English walnut, the roof creates an incomparable feeling of expansiveness,
freedom, and lightness.
Executive seats, comfortable tables and a large center console
Along with the panoramic sliding sunroof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL, the
Concept V-ision e also includes other new equipment features that make for
even greater comfort and more varied personalization options for the
V-Class as a private or business vehicle — and for even more exclusive
tastes as well.
The executive seats in the rear offer outstanding additional comfort,
especially on longer journeys. As is the case in the S-Class, these seats are
ideal for either concentrated work or relaxation. The push of a button is all it
takes to recline the seats into a lying position with an inclination of up to
49 degrees. With their integrated calf supports, separate footrests, and
additional pillows, the seats offer the highest degree of sleeping comfort or
relaxation when fully reclined. The executive seats are also equipped with a
three-stage heating and ventilation system and a relaxing massage feature.
Because the V-Class interior is so spacious, the executive seats can be
combined with standard individual seats or optional seat benches as well.
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Seite 4 They thus expand the wide variety of seating configuration options in the
Mercedes-Benz MPV in a most exclusive way.
The Concept V-ision e provides a comfortable working environment with
two foldable convenient tables and two iPad holders integrated into the
driver and front-passenger seat backrests. Each of the tables is 35 x 35 cm,
which offers sufficient space for documents. The table surfaces are covered
in white nappa leather. The iPad holder can be tilted and rotated 90 degrees
and is equipped with an integrated charging interface and two USB charging
ports. Another new feature that benefits both the rear passengers and the
driver and front passenger is the large center console. It offers several cup
holders, a large stowage compartment, USB ports, an SD card slot, a five-liter
cooler as well as a 220-V and a 12-V socket.
Concept V-ision e: The V-Class is becoming even more personalized
From its sporty exterior design to its exclusive comfort features and
environmentally friendly PLUG-IN HYBRID drive system — the
Concept V-ision e makes it clear that the Mercedes among MPVs offers
enormous potential in terms of the versatility required to meet varied
customer requirements and wishes. Regardless of whether it’s used as a
private vehicle by families and people who participate in a lot of leisure
activities, or as a luxury business sedan, the V-Class will offer even more
personalization options in the future. The Concept V-ision e thus
underscores the V-Class claim of being the ideal vehicle for anyone
interested in a spacious model with its very own style — and one that offers
the highest degree of comfort and an ultra-modern drive system to power it.
Expansion of the V-Class product range by new body lengths and all-
wheel drive models
Since its market launch at the end of May 2014 the V-Class has been
performing extremely well. In the second half of 2014 Mercedes-Benz Vans
achieved sales growth of almost 20 percent for the MPV compared with the
same period last year. “Our V-Class is well received by our customers. In
2015 we will continue this course for growth with the introduction of
further body lengths and all-wheel drive models as well as new features“,
says Volker Mornhinweg.
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Seite 5 Already since January the V-Class is also available in the body lengths
compact (4.895 mm length and 3.200 mm wheelbase) and extra long
(5.370 mm length and 3.430 mm wheelbase with extended overhang).
Moreover since March customers can not only order the top-motorization
V 250 BlueTEC (140 kW/190 hp), but also the models V 200 CDI
(100 kW/136 hp) and V 220 CDI (120 kW/163 hp) with 4MATIC permanent
all-wheel drive system. The all-wheel drive system is available for all three
body lengths. This leads to an expansion of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class
product range to a total of 18 different versions this year. Beyond that a
heating
for the comfort individual seats in the rear will be available on demand from
September on.